Journal of Ecohumanism

The Role and Dynamics of Actor Relations in Implementing Defense Industry-Based Policies: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Brazil

Budhi Achmadi, Ahmad Hidayat Sutawidjaya — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This study explores the role and dynamics of actor relations in implementing defense industry-based policies through a comparative analysis of Indonesia and Brazil. The aim is to understand how key actors—government bodies, military institutions, state-owned enterprises, private companies, and international partners—affect policy execution and defense industry outcomes in both countries. Employing qualitative research methods with secondary data sources, the study examines the contributions and interactions of these actors as detailed in the provided table. The findings reveal that Indonesia relies heavily on state control and international partnerships for technology transfer, while Brazil integrates private sector innovation and diverse international collaborations. Key differences include Indonesia’s centralized approach versus Brazil’s market-oriented model, with implications for policy alignment and capability development. The conclusions emphasize the importance of effective communication and stakeholder alignment to address challenges such as misalignment between military needs and industrial capabilities. Recommendations for both countries include enhancing collaboration and technology transfer, managing internal conflicts, and optimizing resource allocation.

A Systematic Review on Unique Characteristics of Generation Z and Their Impact on Purchasing Decisions

Luis Espejo, Nelly Perez, Cecilia Mendoza, Yuri Gagarín — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The Generation Z, also recognized as "centennials," stands out for its complete immersion in technology, exerting a significant influence on their purchasing decisions. This study applied the PRISMA method to conduct a systematic review of the distinctive attributes of this generation and their impact on consumer choices. Results, extracted from 14 articles analyzed between 2019 and 2023, indicate an increase in scientific production in 2023, with a notable focus on purchasing trends. Indonesia emerges as a focal point of research, demonstrating a particular interest in the consumption practices of Generation Z. "Sustainability" leads in publications, emphasizing the convergence between youth and sustainable consumption. Scopus stands out as the primary database, indicating a preference for journal articles. Generation Z, identified by its connection to digital commerce and the influence of social media, especially TikTok, exhibits a blend of contemporary and traditional values in their purchasing decisions. Their focus on adopting innovative technologies and the meticulous evaluation of sustainability and cost reflect thoughtful and critical consumption. In conclusion, Generation Z redefines the market landscape with an innovative and socially conscious perspective, underscoring the importance of authentic and personalized strategies in an ever-evolving commercial environment.

CSR Competition Indicators: How Relative CSR Performance Affects Analyst Recommendations in the Indonesian Market

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

How Relative CSR Performance Affects Analyst Recommendations in the Indonesian Market. Our quantitative examination of data from Indonesian firms from 2019 to 2023 explored how analysts assess relative CSR performance and improvements. Screening theory was employed to comprehend how these metrics influence analyst recommendations, considering various contextual aspects. The findings indicate security analysts favor companies with higher or improving CSR performance, though the impact of improvement diminishes over time. Corporations' relative CSR placements notably affect analysts' recommendations, with higher positions resulting in more favorable evaluations. The positive consequence of CSR performance enhancements is accentuated for enterprises with higher relative positions and is impacted by factors for instance the number of experts covering the business, the analysts' experience, and competitive and institutional pressures. This research is restricted to the Indonesian setting, and generalizing the outcomes to other regions or nations with dissimilar CSR practices necessitates further exploration. Additionally, while the concentration is on analysts' viewpoints, future studies could benefit from inspecting how other stakeholders, for example government agencies or third-party organizations, assess CSR performance. Enterprises in Indonesia ought to center around accomplishing and preserving high relative CSR execution to guarantee positive recommendations from experts. Creating long-haul systems to support CSR performance and understanding the impact of competitive and institutional stresses are pivotal for heightening expert assessments. This investigation adds to the CSR literature by framing CSR competition as a pivotal factor in analysts’ appraisals and broadening screening theory to incorporate unintentional signs. It gives important learning for businesses aiming to skillfully navigate CSR competition and align their procedures with expert desires.

A Bibliometric Review of Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Purpose: The company must be able to manage costs to achieve efficiency and maintain competitiveness. This article conducts a bibliometric review of the literature on the TDABC system to analyze its evolution and scientific contribution. Design: Descriptive, relational, and content analysis techniques were applied to expand the vision of the field and identify the objectives and motivations for using TDABC. 258 articles retrieved from Scopus, Web of Sciences, and PubMed databases. Findings: Data reveals a growth in TDABC publications after 2010, the majority have been based on case studies and implemented within healthcare and manufacturing sectors. involved 947 authors who largely represent academia, and come from countries including the USA, UK, and Australia. Scientific journals specializing in health issues, business management, and accounting were most responsive. Its objectives indicate the value of TDABC for costs determination, time identification, cost-savings, and decision-making. Finally, the most cited publications are Kaplan and Anderson (2004) and Kaplan and Porter (2011) have the theoretical bases. Originality: This review provides information to academics and practitioners for the use TDABC modern cost management tools. On the other hand, TDABC is considered an innovative methodology for its application in any market segment and integral to business management.

Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Religiosity to Prosocial Behavior in College Students

Mujidin ., Husnul Khotimah Rustam , Ilham Setyo Aji — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Purpose: Honesty is essential in all fields of life, including education. Based on our preliminary findings, students are typically dishonest and ignorant of others. This statement is accordance with our research objective to determine whether emotional intelligence influence students prosocial behavior. Design/methodology/approach: We targeted a suitable sample, namely 132 Psychology undergraduate students selected through random cluster sampling. The students filled out three scales: the prosocial scale, the emotional intelligence scale, and the religiosity scale. The prosocial scale and emotional intelligence reliability are 0.948 and 0.920, respectively. The religiosity scale, on the other hand, has a reliability of 0.955. Findings: This study's results indicate a significant relationship between emotional intelligence, religiosity, and prosocial behavior. We conclude that emotional intelligence and religiosity are significantly related to prosocial behavior. The practical contribution of emotional intelligence and religiosity to prosocial behavior is 68.97%. Specifically, emotional intelligence contributed 10.53% and religiosity contributed 58.44%. Research limitations/implications (if applicable): Emotional intelligence helps students become more sensitive and open with other people, which leads to a strong desire to rise with one another. Religiosity also has a significant impact when students increase their belief in God. Practical implications (if applicable): This study specifically explores the positive prosocial behavior that can be assisted by emotional intelligence and religiosity. Future studies can expand this research's discussion by exploring the negative side of prosocial under different conditions.

The Impact of Sustainable Certification on Arabica Coffee's Competitiveness and Regional Development in Aceh, Indonesia

Fadli ., Zulkifli Nasution, Satia Negara Lubis, Evawany Yunita Aritonang — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This study explores the role of sustainable certification in enhancing the competitiveness and regional development of Arabica coffee in Aceh, Indonesia. By employing Location Quotient (LQ) analysis, the study assesses the coffee sector's economic contribution, while the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) evaluates the comparative and competitive advantages of certified Arabica coffee. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and observations involving 273 respondents from the Central Aceh and Bener Meriah districts, the primary production areas. The findings reveal that these regions possess high LQ values, underscoring the coffee sector's significance. The results indicate that sustainable certification significantly increases farmers' income, with a benefit-cost ratio (R/C ratio) of 3.36 for domestic budgets and 3.46 for social budgets. Additionally, the study finds strong comparative and competitive advantages, with a Domestic Resource Cost Ratio (DRCR) of 0.0089 and a Private Cost Ratio (PCR) of 0.0075. This demonstrates that sustainable certification not only boosts the market position of Aceh's Arabica coffee but also supports broader regional development. The study concludes by recommending continued support for certification initiatives, modern agricultural technology investments, and strategic promotion of Aceh coffee in both domestic and international markets.

Exploring the Impact of Communicative Leadership on Employee Engagement: The Mediated Moderated Effect of Employee Perceptions of Communication and Leaders' Intention to use ChatGPT

Shalendra S. Kumar, Bonwoo Ku, Rajit Sen, Mahendra Kumar, Ranjani Lata — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Employee engagement is recognized as an integral part of organizational vitality. Enhancing such engagement is a critical factor for any leader seeking to develop a positive work environment and performance within the organization. The study explores the intricate relationship between communicative leadership and employee engagement, with a focal mediating variable of how employees perceive communication. Building on the technology acceptance model (TAM), which emphasizes perceived usefulness and ease of use, the current study also evaluated the potential moderating impact of leader intention to use ChatGPT between communicative leadership and employee engagement, as well as between communicative leadership and employee’s perception of communication. A survey distributed to public sector employees in Fiji Island yielded a response of 345 participants through cross-sectional and purposive sampling. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to determine the model fit. The findings of the study show that communicative leaders significantly enhance employee engagement through employee's perception of communication. This suggests that when employees perceived leader communication well, they are more likely to engage in collaborative decision-making and demonstrate greater mutual obligation and commitment in the organization. Additionally, by encouraging dialogues, communicative leaders establish a safe environment where employees feel comfortable expressing their voice ensuring they are listened to and valued. Based on TAM factors, the leader’s intention to use ChatGPT partially moderates the relationship. This suggests that having perceived AI technology as user-friendly, leaders could leverage ChatGPT to streamline the flow of communication and provide a real-time solution. Finally, the current study offers both theoretical and practical implications, limitations, and suggestions for research directions.

Internationalization and Globalization in Higher Education: An Insight on Effect of Machine Translators on Team Performance among Multicultural Students Working and Studying in Hungary

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Language barrier impedes team performance among employees working in a multilingual environment. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model this study seeks; to determine the effect of machine translators on team efficiency, collaboration, trust building, and training among students on work-study jobs in Hungary. International students (N=105) from the University of Debrecen participated in the study. Findings indicate that machine translators significantly and positively contributed to team performance by boosting efficiency, collaboration, trust, and training. Every unit increase in use of Machine Translators translated to a corresponding increase in team efficiency, collaboration, trust, and training: a significant finding that indicates their instrumental role in breaking the language barrier in a linguistically diverse workplace. This study recommends the full adoption of machine translators to bridge the communication gap arising from language barriers in any multicultural environment consisting of multi-lingual team members.

Determinants of Employee Performance are mediated by Productivity University in Jakarta

SRI WULANDARI, ADLER HAYMANS MANURUNG, YAYAN HENDAYANA — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of recruitment analysis, training and development, employee involvement, and technology adoption on employee performance which is mediated by productivity among employees at University in Jakarta. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with survey techniques, where the population used as subjects in the research are employees at University in Jakarta, with a sample size of 172 people. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SmartPLS. The research results show that recruitment analysis, employee involvement, and technology adoption have an influence on productivity. while training and development has no effect on productivity. Recruitment analysis and technology adoption influence employee performance. Meanwhile, development training and employee involvement have no effect on employee performance. Productivity influences employee performance, but does not act as a mediating variable. This research has significant novelty both in terms of research topic, number of variables studied, and research locus.

Measuring the Role of Kiai and Santri in Creating the Spirit of Nationalism (Historical Approach in Reconstructing the Meaning of Jihad Resolution)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses the Jihad Resolution and the Nationalist spirit of the Islamic boarding school students (santri) in fighting for Indonesian independence because recently the Nationalist spirit of the Indonesian people has begun to erode, some even consider it an ideology that is contrary to Islam. By using a qualitative-historical approach and data collection techniques through literature study, this article wants to show that the spirit of Nationalism needs to be instilled in the souls of all the nation's children because it is the result of the Jihad Resolution to jointly defend and dedicate identity, integrity with the national spirit that was born by Hadratus Sheikh KH. Hasyim Asy'ari as a great scholar and founder of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). Therefore, the opinion that Nationalism is a heretical ideology does not have a strong argument, especially when considering that Nationalism is excessive fanaticism which is prohibited makers that it is necessary to continuously instill the spirit of Nationalism by in religion. The results of this research can at least provide input to policy reviving the Jihad Resolution which is currently relevant to the nation's conditions. Jihad resolution does not mean physical war, but jihad can be actualized by a student in several aspects. Like; literacy jihad, jihad in the medical world, technology, economics, politics and other things relevant to.

Resolution of Consumer Disputes for Compensation Through Compliment Night Reviewed From Economic Analysis Of Law Theory

Sri Wahyuni, Efa Laela Fakhriyah, Anita Afriana, Sonyendah Retnaningsih — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

When there is an agreement between the consumer and the business actor regarding participation as a member, the agreement that has been made together creates rights and obligations for each party and must be implemented in good faith. As agreed, the business actor has the right to receive a certain amount of payment and is obliged to provide member facilities such as accommodation, spa, gym and other services as agreed. On the other hand, the consumer has paid a certain amount of money as a member but has not received one of his rights, namely a complimentary night (lodging) for two nights at the hotel. Consumers have asked for their rights several times but business actors have not been able to fulfill them. The question arises, how to resolve disputes regarding compensation for consumer compliment night rights in terms of economic analysis of law theory? This case was resolved through court. The research method in this research uses a normative legal research method with a case approach. This research uses the theory of Economic Analysis of Law. The results of this research are to determine the resolution of compensation disputes regarding consumer rights in terms of economic analysis of law theory.

COVID 19: Political, Security and Religious Impacts on Nigerian Children

Abdulqader Al-Khateeb, Yusuff Jelili Amuda — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

It is unfortunate that corruption and insecurity have affected all spheres of human endeavours in Nigeria. The recent outbreak of Covid-19 otherwise known as coronavirus has created a vacuum regarding its effects on the lives of the citizens in general and children in particular. The prime focus of this paper is to explore the political, security and religious impacts of Covid-19 specifically on the children. This paper analyzes the aforementioned factors of Covid-19 in connection with children as to address injustice against children in the country. This is necessary because children used to be given less attention in political decisions and many of them have been affected as a result of insecurity in different parts of the country. Hence, addressing various factors relating to Covid-19 explored in this paper may be instrumental in helping the children as minors as many international agencies have been trying to solve it. It is therefore suggested that various issues are addressed so that safety can be provided to the children by alienating the multifarious impacts of Covid-19 in the country.

Cloud Accounting and Operational Efficiency of Tier 1 Banks in Nigeria: Leveraging on Technological Competence

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The integrative research examined the nexus between cloud accounting, technological competence, and operational efficiency, with a focus on the mediating role of bank staff's technologically competent. Data were collected from 341 staff members of selected banks through a questionnaire and was analyzed via partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that technological competence enhances cloud accounting costs, interfaces, and delivery modes, thereby improving the operational efficiency of the banks studied. The study concludes that technological competence is crucial in optimizing the relationship between cloud accounting and operational efficiency. This underscores the importance of technological expertise in realizing the benefits of cloud-based technologies, particularly in achieving greater operational efficiency for banks. By concentrating on the Nigerian banking sector, the study offers context-specific insights into the interplay between cloud accounting, technological competence, and banks' operational performance. The study recommends that bank managers should compare their performance against industry average (benchmark), identify areas that need improvement, and institute corrective measures to drive operational excellence and achieve strategic objectives.

Artificial Intelligence for Food Production among Smallholder Farmers: Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria

Yusuff Jelili Amuda, Sarah Alabdul rahman — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Smallholder farmers have been contributing to agricultural productivity in the country. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been growing and it has been playing positive roles in various sectors of the economy. The primary objective of this study is to explore artificial intelligence for food production among smallholder farmers in Nigeria in order to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the country. Content analysis and systematic literature review is used in this study. The findings of the study demonstrated that the application of artificial intelligence can contribute to realization of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) with appropriate government interventions in the sector. In addition, it is also shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used for weeding, spraying pesticides, monitoring livestock, and automating harvesting processes. It is further noted that digitalization of agriculture through AI tools reduces middlemen, expands market opportunities, and enhances productivity and livelihoods of small-scale farmers. It is therefore suggested that the stakeholders in the agricultural sector should actively involve in training smallholder farmers in digital skills for efficient application of AI.

The Effectiveness of Practical Training in Social Work on Improving the Skills of University Students

Fatima Eed Al-Raggad, Amal Metleb Alsabeelah — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not social work students' communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, teamwork, and professional abilities were enhanced by practical training. Additionally, it aimed to compare these abilities across students at Jordan's Al-Zaytoonah University and those at Al-Balqa Applied University. One hundred twenty male and female students from two Jordanian universities—Al-Zaytoonah and Al-Balqa Applied University—made up the study's sample. Mathematical means and standard deviations were utilized to analyze the findings of a questionnaire that assessed the various skills. The results demonstrated that students at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan had better practical communication skills on average, with an average score of 4.567 (±0.398) on the "Communicating Clearly" ability test, compared to 4.123 (±0.462) at Al-Balqa Applied University. The average score for problem-solving strategies applied by students at Al-Zaytoonah University was 4.678 (±0.481), whereas the average score for students at Al-Balqa University was 4.234 (±0.532). In the paragraph "Working effectively within teams," students from Al-Zaytoonah University had an average score of 4.567 (±0.463) while students from Al-Balqa University had an average score of 4.123 (±0.484). As for professional skills, the results demonstrated that students at Al-Zaytoonah University outperformed their counterparts at Al-Balqa Applied University. The former had an average skill of "Applying academic knowledge" of 4.567 (±0.420), while the latter had 4.123 (±0.472).

The Development of Public Finance Curriculum at Institute of Home Affairs Goverance (IPDN) in the Ministry of Home Affairs: A Scoping Literature Review

Marja Sinurat — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The absence of a complete platform related to the development of the public finance curriculum in government institutions, the impact of the absence of a "blueprint" of the emergence of unclear resources that have not been competent both in knowledge, relatedness and autonomy. The purpose of the need for a curriculum development framework from the results of a philosophical, ontological and methodological literature review. A systematic search was conducted on electronic databases, namely Science Direct, PubMed, and Taylor and Francis. Data analysis was conducted using PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Study results were mapped based on the following criteria: 1) conceptual analysis; 2) predictor factors; and 3) Examination in varios fileds and the global development of curriculum public finance Research. A total of 48 articles met the inclusion and eligibility criteria for further review in this scoping literature review. The philosophical framework as a platform includes the theoretical framework, public finance curriculum model, delivery strategy, management strategy, and public finance curriculum framework. guide to the preparation of the official higher education curriculum in the industrial era 4.0. The public finance integrated curriculum is a combination of the official curriculum and the Ministry of Education and Culture Curriculum. The Public Finance Curriculum implemented by Institute of Governance of Home Affairs (IPDN) focuses on regional finance with attitude development, both social attitudes and spiritual attitudes. The coverage of the public finance curriculum litelature has implications for providing a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the integrated curriculum through education, training and nurturing philosophically, ontologically and methodologically, besides that the framework of the research results can be used by policy makers related to curriculum stakeholders, resources and regulations as a basis for implementing platforms built on the basis of theoretical data analysis to support strategies, implementation in the civil service education environment.

The Nexus of Crowdfunding and e-Wakaf to Islamic Fintech in Indonesia in the Era of Industrial Revolution 5.0

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This study analyses the contribution of digitalisation in Islamic finance through the application of Islamic crowdfunding and e-wakaf instruments in supporting the development of Islamic fintech in Indonesia, especially in the era of the Industrial Revolution 5.0. Digitalisation in the Islamic finance sector plays a strategic role in expanding access to financial inclusion and facilitating more effective community involvement in sharia-based economic activities. Using the Robust Least Squares (RLS) method, this study utilises secondary data for the period 2018 to 2023 to evaluate the impact of Islamic crowdfunding and e-wakaf on the growth of Islamic fintech. The results show that Islamic crowdfunding significantly expands access to alternative funding, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), while e-wakaf improves transparency and efficiency of waqf asset management through digital technology. These two instruments simultaneously contribute positively to the strengthening of the Islamic fintech ecosystem in Indonesia, creating a strong foundation for broader and sustainable financial inclusion. The findings provide important perspectives for the development of innovative policies and strategies in advancing the Islamic financial sector in the digital era.

Effectuation Principles as an Entrepreneurial Strategy during a Crisis in the Hotel Industry in Indonesia

Inge Gunawan , Norashidah Hashim — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600

The principle of effectuation is a fascinating concept in entrepreneurship that emphasizes a flexible and adaptive approach to business creation. This approach is particularly beneficial in unpredictable contexts, encouraging entrepreneurs to leverage their current resources and networks. The aim of this study is to identify the entrepreneurial strategies employed by boutique hotels, grounded in five principles of effectuation, to navigate a crisis. This study utilizes semi-structured interviews as the primary method for collecting data on crisis management among business owners or senior executives. The respondents in this study comprised ten decision-makers from seven boutique hotels, including owners and top-level management. The findings indicate that boutique hotel entrepreneurs employed effectuation principles as an entrepreneurial strategy during a crisis, enabling the hotels to navigate the challenges effectively. This study's findings will enhance existing research in the hotel sector and elucidate entrepreneurial reactions to crises.

Enhancing the Thai Film Industry Through Virtual Learning: A Sustainable Approach to Language Skill Development and Soft Power Expansion

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In an era of globalization, countries and people are progressively interconnected with soft power playing a crucial role in expanding influence through collaboration and cultural exchange. The Thai film industry, despite its global recognition, encounters challenge due to limited English language proficiency among its professionals, which hampers its potential for international engagement and actions. This study intends a virtual learning model designed to enhance language skills and support the growth of soft power within the Thai film industry. Employing technologies such as the Metaverse, the model integrates learning across all stages of film production—pre-production, production, and post-production. Lining up with SDG 4 and national policies, the study adopts an action research approach to gauge the impact of this model on industry professionals. Ultimately, this research aims to provide a sustainable framework for developing language skills and flourishing Thailand's soft power, driving the future growth of the Thai film industry on the macro stage.