International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities

Net Zero Strategies in State Owned Energy Firms

2024-11-20T15:22:44+07:00

This study investigated renewable energy strategies in Malaysia, Denmark, and Japan to derive actionable insights for Indonesia’s energy transition. The objective was to explore effective approaches for achieving net-zero emissions in state-owned energy enterprises within developing countries. A comparative analysis methodology was employed, incorporating benchmarking interviews with policymakers, industry experts, and regulators from the three countries, as well as the review of official energy strategy documents. Malaysia emphasized diversifying its energy mix through supportive policies and advancements in solar, hydro, and biomass technologies. Denmark achieved remarkable success through a liberalized energy market and robust regulatory support, particularly for wind power. Japan, shaped by its post-Fukushima context, focused on energy independence via investments in solar, wind, and geothermal technologies. The findings revealed that Indonesia could benefit from adopting a diversified energy portfolio, establishing stable policy frameworks, increasing investments in research and development, modernizing its power grid, and engaging local communities. This study concluded that aligning Indonesia’s energy policies with technological capabilities and regulatory environments is essential to achieving a sustainable energy transition and meeting net-zero targets.

The Effect of the Growth Mindset and Campus Environment on Cadet Academic Performance

2024-11-20T15:01:34+07:00

Cadets’ academic performance is commonly influenced by internal and external factors. The internal factor that mostly influences cadets’ academic performance is growth mindset, meanwhile the external factor is campus environment. The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of growth mindset and campus environment on cadets' academic performance. This study is a quantitative study with an ex-post facto method. The research instrument was a questionnaire given to 100 participants. The data analysis technique used multiple linear analysis by using SPSS application. The results of the study showed that there was a positive effect of growth mindset and campus environment on cadets' academic performance. From the results of this study, it can be recommended that in order to improve cadets' academic performance, the learning curriculum must be able to develop cadets' thinking skills, and the campus environment must be conducive and supportive. Furthermore, institutions are advised to organize course or training programs that focus on developing cadets' thinking skills, so that cadets can be more proactive in learning activities and have growth mindset for the future. Although this study has been conducted optimally, there are several limitations that can be used as recommendations for future research. This study used a quantitative approach, further researchers are advised to use a qualitative or mix-method approach to explore more deeply the relationship between these three variables. In addition, further research needs to consider other factors that influence cadets' academic performance, such as intrinsic motivation, teaching quality, and family support.

Exploration of Food Knowledge Transmission of Ethnic Dishes of Muslim-Migrated Ethnic Groups

2025-02-06T10:24:30+07:00

Ethnic dishes play a crucial role in defining and preserving cultural identity. Upon the migration of Muslim ethnic groups to urbanized areas, their everyday life, cultural practices, and food intake behavior may be heavily influenced by the new environment. This led the researchers to investigate the transmission of food knowledge about ethnic dishes among Muslim-migrated ethnic groups. Most studies on the transmission of food knowledge have focused on Malay, Ainu, and other indigenous groups in other countries. This research addresses the lack of empirical studies on the food knowledge transmission of Muslim-migrated ethnic groups. Moreover, migration to a non-Muslim region changes the setting of passing on ethnic food knowledge from one generation to the next. This qualitative research employed the philosophical paradigm of interpretivism to investigate the transmission of ethnic food knowledge among Muslim migrant families. Using a semi-structured interview, the participants consisted of four sets of parent-child pairs selected through purposive sampling. Participants described the type of knowledge transmitted, strategies for transmitting ethnic food knowledge from parents to children, and adjustments made to ingredients due to limited access to raw materials. Findings explain further the translocalism framework, which initially focused only on migration networks, remittances, geography, and social resilience. This research demonstrates how Muslim migrants sustain their ethnic food knowledge traditions and transmission, further adding cultural remittance to the framework, despite moving to other regions in the Philippines.

The Role of Medium-Term Budgets in Enhancing Fiscal Sustainability and Service Delivery in South African Municipalities

2024-11-20T15:23:31+07:00

Fiscal sustainability and service delivery are crucial elements of fruitful governance, yet many South African municipalities struggle to manage these components. To address these problems, the government introduced medium-term budgets as a tool to make positive transformations in fiscal discipline and enhance service delivery. However, the success of these budgets in meeting these goals remains uncertain. To close this gap in knowledge, this article explored the role of medium-term budgets in promoting fiscal sustainability and improving service delivery in South African municipalities through a qualitative analysis of budget documents, policy reports and audit outcomes. The findings show that while some municipalities have benefited, many still face operational deficits, corruption, and a lack of skilled personnel, all of which hamper their effectiveness. This article recommends strengthening accountability mechanisms, investing in skills development, and improving financial monitoring systems. As a result, the article makes a vital contribution by providing significant insights for enhancing municipal budget execution and service delivery.

From Womb to World: Immunological Pathways Influencing Stunting and 2030 Sustainability

2025-02-27T06:56:52+07:00

Stunting, which affects around 22% of children under five worldwide, is a serious public health issue that threatens the future of generations. Traditionally linked to poor nutrition, recent research shows that immune system imbalances and chronic inflammation also play a significant role in stunting, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This review examines how immune dysfunction and inflammation impact growth from pregnancy through early childhood, highlighting the importance of immune-related pathways in growth. Key findings reveal the significant influence of maternal immune health, neonatal immune activation, and recurrent infections on stunting. The review advocates for a shift in stunting prevention strategies, suggesting that integrating immune-targeted interventions with traditional nutritional approaches can more effectively address this issue. Policy recommendations include early health screenings to monitor inflammation and immune status, maternal supplementation with essential nutrients such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, and enhancing vaccination and breastfeeding practices. These strategies align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on hunger and health. By combining nutrition and immune system interventions, we can reduce stunting and ensure healthier futures for children globally.

Addressing the Anxiety Surrounding Loans and Mitigating Capital Deficiencies for MSME Advancement

2024-12-11T19:03:50+07:00

The critical role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in driving economic growth and fostering social stability is well-recognized globally. These enterprises are the backbone of economies, contributing significantly to employment creation, innovation, and equitable income distribution. However, despite their potential, MSMEs face persistent challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability, with access to capital and loan-related anxieties standing out as primary barriers. This study aims to identify the factors that cause anxiety of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) about capital loans and develop strategies to mitigate capital shortages to encourage the progress of MSMEs. This research employed a qualitative approach involving in-depth interviews with ten microenterprise actors engaged in beverage sales in Pangkajenne City. The participants were selected based on specific criteria: they had been operating for a minimum of one year, offered a diverse range of beverage products, and reported experiencing anxiety related to the need for capital. Research has found that loan-related anxiety is mainly caused by uncertainty of returns, ignorance of loan terms, and social stigma related to default. On the other hand, mitigation strategies such as financial literacy training, simplification of the loan application process, and access to flexible microfinance schemes have proven effective in reducing the concerns of MSME actors. This study was limited to a sample of MSMEs in specific regions and did not cover all business sectors. In addition, this study must discuss in depth the influence of macroeconomic factors on MSME capital access. This research provides valuable insights into the relationship between loan anxiety and capital shortages and offers relevant mitigation strategies. The results of this study enrich the literature on MSME financial management, especially in the context of developing countries. This study combines the perspectives of MSME actors and financial service providers to understand the dynamics of loan-related anxiety, which has been previously underexplored in the literature.

Proposed Business Models for University Technology Commercialization: Insights from PT Rekacipta Inovasi, Institut Teknologi Bandung

2025-03-04T14:57:37+07:00

The current commercialization business model in universities emphasizes the role of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) with its main activities in licensing and incubators with university spin-off incubation activities. Few studies have highlighted a business model in the form of a university profit-oriented company that focuses specifically on accommodating technology commercialization activities, especially in the Indonesian context. This study constructed technology commercialization business models from PT Rekacipta Inovasi, Institut Teknologi Bandung (PT RII). We conducted interviews with eight informants who are company’s management and staff, university’s management, and technology inventors. Using abductive approach, we found that business models for university technology commercialization are not only includes licensing practices and establishment of spin-off companies that focus on the Business to Business (B to B) market, but also joint venture and joint operation practices and direct selling with the Business to Costumer (B to C) market. Through this business model, universities can direct the commercialization practice of research results towards business practices that can generate revenue. This research provided a novel commercialization model for developing countries context which can be a reference for universities in carrying out their technology commercialization activities.

Understanding Boundary Objects Through Context-Mechanism-Outcome Configurations: A Critical Realist Study of Design-Driven Innovation Capabilities

2025-02-25T21:14:54+07:00

This conceptual study employs a Critical Realist approach with context-mechanism-outcome (CMO) logic to examine how boundary objects facilitate design-led innovation through dynamic capability development. It is conceptually framed by boundary object theory and dynamic capability theory. This study develops a conceptual framework linking different types of boundary objects to key dynamic capabilities (sensing, seizing, reconfiguring) and posits that these shared artefacts and processes act as generative mechanisms driving innovation outcomes across diverse contexts. This CMO-based perspective provides a nuanced explanation of how specific contexts activate these mechanisms to shape innovation results. The primary contribution of this study is a set of theoretical propositions delineating how various boundary objects serve as generative mechanisms in design-led innovation. This bridges boundary object theory with dynamic capability theory and enriches our understanding of cross-boundary knowledge integration and organizational adaptability.

Integrating Systems Thinking and Entrepreneurial Thinking : A Cognitive Perspective in Managing Corporate Turnaround

2025-03-04T14:01:08+07:00

This study explores the integration of Systems Thinking (ST) and Entrepreneurial Thinking (ET) as complementary cognitive frameworks to develop a comprehensive approach to effective corporate turnaround management. Traditional turnaround strategies often emphasize linear processes, such as retrenchment and restructuring, while overlooking corporate decline and recovery's cognitive dimensions and dynamic nature. By synthesizing insights from various theoretical perspectives—including Resource-Based Theory, Stage Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, and Political Behavior—this research proposes a cyclical model that recognizes four interconnected stages: Cognitive, Behavioral, Turnaround Outcome, and Learning. This model highlights how managerial cognition shapes strategic choices and implementation effectiveness throughout the turnaround process. Unlike conventional approaches, the framework of this study incorporates cognitive adaptation, feedback loops, and resilience-building elements to enhance organizational recovery and long-term sustainability. The study culminates in developing an Integrated Turnaround Strategy Canvas. This practical tool enables decision-makers to apply cognitive skills in assessing corporate decline, implementing practical recovery actions, and building adaptive capabilities. This research contributes to the turnaround literature by highlighting the importance of cognitive flexibility, holistic thinking, entrepreneurial innovation, and political engagement in navigating organizational crises, moving beyond cost-cutting measures to foster strategic agility and sustainable competitive advantage in volatile business environments.

Tourism Entrepreneurship: Empirical Analysis in a Super-Priority Destination in Indonesia

2025-03-19T07:05:30+07:00

This article explores the portrait of tourism entrepreneurship in the context of a super-priority destination. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining a survey of 73 tourism entrepreneurs and an in-depth interview with four entrepreneurs representing the dominant business sectors of food and beverage service, creative business, accommodation, and tourist attraction within the destination. The findings revealed that most businesses were relevant to food and beverage and creative initiatives. They were relatively mature in the tourism business, with the primary motive for the business opportunity being financial benefits. The critical business challenges identified were inadequate marketing prowess, reduction in demand, shortage of human skills and lack of collaboration among stakeholders. In general, the current development of tourism entrepreneurship in this area is in a phase of slight increase. The findings contributed to the enrichment of the literature on tourism entrepreneurship. This study also supported business development, informed policymakers, and promoted sustainable tourism development.

Green Technology Adoption and Sustainability Initiatives of SMEs in South Africa: The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing with Regulatory Support as a Moderator

2025-02-18T10:16:44+07:00

This study examines the impact of green technology adoption (GTA) on sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy management, water conservation, and waste management within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The study explores the mediating role of knowledge sharing in enhancing the adoption of green technologies and the moderating effect of regulatory support. A quantitative research design was employed, with a survey administered to 450 participants from SMEs across South Africa. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS, a structural equation modeling tool, to assess the relationships among GTA, sustainability practices, knowledge sharing, and regulatory support. The results indicate that knowledge sharing significantly mediates the relationship between GTA and sustainability initiatives, particularly in the areas of energy management, water conservation, and waste management. Additionally, regulatory support moderated the effect of knowledge sharing on green technology adoption, strengthening the adoption process and amplifying sustainability outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of fostering knowledge-sharing practices within SMEs and the critical role of supportive regulatory frameworks in promoting green technologies. This study contributes to the understanding of how SMEs in South Africa can leverage internal collaboration and external policies to enhance sustainability initiatives, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and researchers focused on sustainable development in resource-constrained environments.

Examining the Regional Economic Integration: Analysis of Cross-border Trade among ASEAN, China, and India

2025-02-25T22:57:54+07:00

Researchers have studied economic integration since the late 20th century as global markets become interconnected. ASEAN, China, and India are critical political, economic, and infrastructural players, with a growing middle class of over 3.50 billion projected to rise as the fourth-largest economy by 2030. This study examines trade policies, GDP, FDI, proximity, and regional agreements to assess trade flows and economic integration. This study uses a gravity model with panel data regression (1999-2023) to examine regional trade flows. The gravity model estimates the impact of economic size and distance on trade volumes, whereas panel data regression evaluates the relationship between trade policies and economic integration. Data include trade statistics from secondary sources. The finding reveals that economic integration improves trade volume through aligned policies and economic interdependencies. The gravity model highlights that economic size and proximity sustain trade flows, whereas FDI shows a positive correlation, indicating the potential for more profound integration; the trade potential model examines how trade policies and economic size affect intra-regional commerce, a topic rarely studied in the literature. This study calculates trade potential, offering insights for policymakers to improve trade efficiency. Unlike past research that has isolated ASEAN, China, and India, this study provides a comprehensive regional perspective. However, these limitations exclude exchange rates, technology, language, tariffs, and post-2023 applicability.

Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Exports and Imports on Inflation in Indonesia

2025-03-04T14:29:59+07:00

This study aims to analyze the impact of exports and imports on inflation in Indonesia. The analysis considers macroeconomic variables such as money supply, interest rates, exchange rates, and foreign exchange reserves during 2014-2023. Studying inflation in Indonesia is crucial because it affects economic stability, purchasing power, and policy effectiveness. The Error Correction Model (ECM) is used, which allows for the analysis of long-term and short-term dynamics. The unit root test for stationery and Johansen’s co-integration tests were carried out to examine long-term relationships. The multicollinearity, autocorrelation, and heteroscedasticity tests are applied to the Best Linear Unbiased Estimators (BLUE) assumption. The estimation results indicate that exports significantly affect inflation, whereas imports do not. Foreign exchange reserves have a negative and significant impact, whereas the amount of money in circulation is insignificant. This emphasizes the importance of adaptive monetary policy, a more competitive export strategy, and more flexible management of foreign exchange reserves to maintain inflation stability in Indonesia. Bank Indonesia must consider the persistence of inflation when determining its interest rate policy and controlling liquidity so that its impact on the economy can be more controlled.

The Making of a Creative City as a Viable Service System

2025-06-20T14:23:06+07:00

The concept of a creative city has been influential for decades, yet its definition remains elusive, hindering the development of effective strategies for urban revitalization. This study addresses this challenge by reframing the creative city as a complex service system. This perspective emphasizes the intricate interplay between diverse actors, resources, and processes that contribute to the city's cultural and economic vibrancy. Focusing on Bandung, Indonesia, the research utilizes a cultural mode of production model to assess the city's cultural assets. This framework considers the interconnectedness of cultural production, consumption, and distribution, recognizing the crucial role of both formal and informal networks. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines in-depth interviews with netnography analysis, the study aims to develop a nuanced understanding of Bandung's creative ecosystem, propose a framework for assessing the "culture" variable, and identify key actors and their roles within the service system. Apart from that, this research contributes to the existing literature by providing a more robust and nuanced understanding of the creative city concept, offering a valuable framework for practitioners and policymakers seeking to foster sustainable urban development. Consequently, this study of Bandung empirically developed a framework for assessing the city's cultural assets by mapping the links between cultural production, consumption, and distribution and identifying key actors within both formal and informal networks. This framework offers a valuable tool for policymakers and practitioners.

The Influence of Parental Support and Training on Athlete Performance with Motivation as Mediation Variable

2025-05-08T08:15:56+07:00

Internal and external factors generally influence athlete achievement. The internal factor that mainly influences the athlete's achievement is motivation. Meanwhile, the external factors are parental support and training attained. The research intended to examine the influence of parental support and training on young athletes' performance in Tanjungpinang. A survey research design was carried out using a questionnaire for data collection. Using purposive sampling, the sample calculation results, with an acceptable margin of error of 0.05, showed 194 confirmed samples from various individual and team sports, ages ranging from 8 to 23. The instrument used for data analysis was SmartPLS (Partial Least Squares) software to confirm theories and forecast relationships between variables. The questionnaire was distributed using Google Forms and shared via WhatsApp. This result indicated that parental support directly and mediated by motivation is ineffective in improving athlete performance, while training has a positive and significant influence both directly and through motivation. This research is limited in scope and is only conducted in Tanjungpinang, with a narrow scope of the research and limitations in the variables studied. The study results provide insight for athletes and coaches. The inclusion of parental involvement in the context of sports performance and suitable training concepts will significantly improve athlete performance. This study simultaneously discusses parental support and training and the mediation of motivation to improve athlete performance.

The Role of Fintech Lending in Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation: A Systematic Review

2025-03-04T13:59:52+07:00

Fintech lending has emerged as a transformative tool for expanding financial inclusion and reducing poverty. This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of 39 articles published between 2010 and 2023, using Scopus as the primary database, to evaluate the impact of fintech lending on poverty alleviation across different socio-economic contexts. The findings reveal that fintech lending enhances financial accessibility through mobile money, digital microfinance, and alternative credit-scoring mechanisms, particularly benefiting underserved populations. However, challenges such as the digital divide, financial literacy gaps, and risks of over-indebtedness persist. Islamic finance models, including digital zakat and Shariah-compliant microfinance, have shown the potential to support poverty alleviation in Muslim-majority regions. Effective fintech implementation depends on adaptive regulatory frameworks, consumer protection measures and integration with traditional financial institutions. This study contributes to the literature by synthesizing global insights on fintech’s role in poverty alleviation and identifying key success factors for sustainable financial inclusion. Policymakers and practitioners can leverage these findings to develop inclusive fintech ecosystems that mitigate risks while maximizing social and economic impact. Future research should explore the long-term effects of fintech lending and its role in environmental sustainability and regulatory advancements.

Human-AI Educational Collaboration: Facing Learning Challenges in the Digital Age

2025-05-05T21:44:49+07:00

Digital transformation in education has driven the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as a key element in personalising learning, managing educational institutions, and supporting pedagogical decision-making processes. However, the application of AI also raises ethical challenges, access gaps, and fundamental changes in the role of teachers. This research aims to identify and classify the primary dimensions of human-AI collaboration in education through a qualitative approach, utilising a systematic literature review of 50 scientific articles published over the last five years. The articles were selected based on their thematic relevance from the Google Scholar and Scopus databases and analysed using NVivo software to cluster the dominant codes in the literature. The analysis resulted in four main components: Adaptive Learning with Artificial Intelligence (ALEAI), Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), Ethical Challenges in AI Education (EAIED), and Teacher Roles in AI-assisted learning (TRAIL). The findings indicate that AI has significant potential to enhance the efficiency and inclusivity of learning but also necessitates robust regulations in data protection, algorithm bias mitigation, and teacher training. This research contributes to the formulation of a conceptual framework for developing fair, ethical, and sustainable AI-based education policies.