Vol. 5 No. 5 (2024)

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This study aims to examine the influence of cultural factors, social factors, and personal factors on cloth diaper purchasing decisions. The study employs a quantitative methodology. The population of this study is mothers in the Medan city area. The study sample consists of mothers who have purchased and used cloth diapers on their children in Medan, with a total sample size of 100. The purposive sampling technique, is employed to get data from sample. Data collection is conducted using questionnaires. Statistical data analysis is performed using validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, multicollinearity tests, heteroscedasticity tests, multiple regression analysis, coefficient of determination (R2), F tests, and T tests. The study findings indicate that cultural factors (X1) do not have a significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y). Social factors (X2) have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y), and personal factors (X3) have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y). Simultaneously, cultural factors (X1), social factors (X2), and personal factors (X3) have a significant combined influence on purchasing decisions (Y). Future research can be carried out involving a larger and more diverse sample, using more complex analysis techniques to obtain more generalizable results and can dig deeper into the factors and add specific factors that might influence the decision to purchase cloth diapers in the city of Medan or other regions in Indonesia.

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This article has been retracted following a formal complaint filed by PT. Alliance Consumer Products Indonesia (ACPI) regarding the accuracy of the data presented in this publication. The authors have informed the Editorial Board that the data used in the study does not accurately represent the actual conditions and quality control processes at PT. ACPI.

Upon investigation based on the authors' acknowledgment, the Editorial Board confirmed that the data contained in the article is disputed by the company and cannot be verified as accurate. As the integrity and accuracy of research data is fundamental to the validity of scientific findings, the Editorial Board has decided to retract this article.

The retraction was initiated based on the authors' notification following the complaint from PT. ACPI, and has been agreed upon by the Editorial Board in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Retraction Guidelines.

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The phenomenon that occurs is the achievement of a WTP Opinion by Financial Audit/BPK of Indonesian Republic in each preparation of Audited Financial Reports. However, there are still BPK-RI findings regarding Accountability for Government Research Assistance, which have been repeated until now. The Ministry of Agriculture has followed up on this by creating an Online BASTBANPEM Application. Therefore, it is interesting for the researchers to examine how financial report users perceive financial report accountability and transparency. Therefore, this research aims to find out the differences in perceptions between internal and external stakeholders regarding financial reporting using the BASTBANPEM application in the Ministry of Agriculture. The research method used descriptive quantitative methods, which are analyzed using the Non-Parametric Independent Sample Test. The finding that there are differences in perceptions between internal and external stakeholders on the Transparency variable. In the Accountability variable there are also differences in perception but they are not significant, namely only in the indicators of law & honesty and process. Based on this research result, it is expected that it can be used as material for evaluating the success of government assistance programs as well as making decisions and improvements needed in preparing financial reports and implementing future government assistance programs.

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This study aims to analyze the impact of Investment, Inflation, and Productive Zakat on the Welfare of the Community in Medan City. The research employed a quantitative method using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. Secondary data from BPS, BAZNAZ National, and PNM Medan for the period 2018-2023 were utilized. Data analysis involved multiple linear regression models supported by classic assumption tests, conducted using Eviews version 12. The results indicate that investment and productive zakat have a positive and significant influence on the welfare of the community in Medan City from 2018 to 2023. However, inflation negatively and significantly affects community welfare during the same period. Future research should consider integrating other economic factors such as per capita income, income distribution, and social inequality.

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The aim of the study is to assess the company's ability to optimize the operating cost estimates with the data for the period 2021-2023. A quantitative approach with multi-objective analysis is used, collecting data through interviews and analysis of administrative and financial data. The data used are secondary data from annual financial reports and data of operational costs as well as financial production data of the company. The results of the research showed the difference between the cost of budget and the costs of operational realization of the company: Rs. -161.525.511 in 2021, Rs. 1.530.471.758 in 2022, and Rs. 706.742.283 in 2023. Despite an increase from 2022 to 2023, operating costs are still not optimal. Efforts to optimize risk management have been seen, but have not achieved the expected results.

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This study aims to analyze the influence of investment, financing, and MSMEs on the economic growth of Medan City from 2017 to 2022. It is a quantitative research study conducted through library research and reference studies. Data collection methods include questionnaires and documentation studies. The data analysis involves validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, t-tests (partial), F-tests (simultaneous), regression analysis, and coefficient determination. The results indicate that investment, financing, and MSMEs play significant roles in the economic growth of Medan City. Investment contributes 14.1% to economic development by enhancing infrastructure and technology, which supports the industrial sector and creates job opportunities. Financing, with a 99.1% contribution, facilitates business access to capital, improves efficiency, production capacity, innovation, and supports economic diversification. Although MSMEs contribute only 1.9%, they are crucial for the local economy by providing employment and reducing poverty. Supportive pro-MSME policies are essential for their growth. Overall, these three variables contribute 97.5% to the economic growth of Medan City's community between 2017 and 2022, underscoring their key roles in driving local economic development.

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Affiliate marketing in Indonesia has experienced significant growth, especially with the development of the e-commerce & e-marketplace industry. Affiliate marketing is a performance-based model where content creators (affiliators) earn commissions by promoting products or services through links, and affiliates earn a share of revenue from users who make purchases through those links. This is a win-win solution for creators and brands. In this context, building consumer trust is the most important thing. This research aims to analyze strategies to increase consumer trust in affiliate links on social media. This research took samples from active social media users who had or had experience shopping via affiliate links on social media, with gender, age, latest education as respondent characteristics and product type, type of social media, and consumer characteristics as control variables. This research is quantitative research using a purposive sampling method. This research aims to explore effective strategies for increasing consumer trust in affiliate links on social media. This study uses the Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM PLS) method with the help of SmartPLS 4 software to analyze the data samples obtained. The research results show that factors such as information transparency, affiliate reputation, product and service quality, content relevance, and user experience have a significant effect on consumer trust. However, it was found that consumer attitudes did not significantly moderate the influence of product and service quality and user experience on consumer trust. These findings help marketing practitioners create better strategies to foster consumer trust in affiliate links in the digital era.

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The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of the supply chain at PT. Asia Palem Lestari uses the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) method and analyzes the problems occurring within the company. The objective of this research is to enhance the company's performance by providing solutions to the identified problems. The research employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection involves interviews, observations to understand supply chain activities, and documentation to obtain secondary data from the company. The results of the supply chain performance calculation are derived from the attributes of performance in SCOR, which include Perfect Order Fulfillment (POF) 84% Order Fulfillment Cycle Time (OFCT) 30 days Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) 58% Cash to Cash Cycle Time (CTCCT) 64 days. This research uses the SCOR method to analyze supply chain performance and provide solutions to the identified problems. Therefore, this research can help improve the company's performance in a more effective and efficient manner.

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This research aims to analyze the influence and relationship between five variables, namely price, promotion, product quality on purchasing decisions through recommendations. This type of research is quantitative research. This research was conducted at the QIUQIUNIAN Boba Beverage Company. Sampling used the non-probably sampling method with a remote sampling technique of 100 respondents. Data obtained by distributing questionnaires was then analyzed using multiple linear regression tests and hypothesis testing using SPSS IBM version 22. Based on the research results it can be concluded that: Price has a significant effect on recommendations, Promotion has a significant effect on recommendations, Product quality has no significant effect on recommendations, Purchasing decisions have a significant effect on recommendations.

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The aim of this research is to determine the influence of investment policies, policies funding and dividend policy on company value and the role of good corporate governance (GCG) in mediating the influence of investment policies and policies funding and dividend policy on company value. This research is quantitative research using secondary data manufacturin companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) within a year period 2018 to 2022. Sample selection used the purposive sampling method thus obtaining 37 companies that met the criteria from a total population of 239 manufacturing company. This research was tested using the Structural Equation analysis method Modeling (SEM) with the Smart PLS 3.0 program. The research results show that GCG is not successful in mediating the influence of policy investment, funding policy and dividend policy on company value, though investment policy has a positive and significant effect on GCG, funding policy has a positive and significant effect on GCG, investment policy has a positive and significant effect significant to company value and dividend policy has a negative and significant effect on company value. Then, dividend policy has a negative or negative effect significant to GCG. GCG has a positive and insignificant effect on value company. Funding policy has a positive and insignificant effect on value company.

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The aim of this research is to examine the shrimp farming industry in Gebang District by analyzing internal and external factors affecting the business, proposing strategies for development, and evaluating the economic welfare of shrimp farmers. Employing a descriptive research methodology with a quantitative approach, data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. Informants were selected using purposive sampling, a non-probability technique, with five informants chosen based on specific criteria. Data analysis utilized the SWOT technique. Findings reveal that the IFAS matrix score is 3.77 and the EFAS matrix score is 4.13. These scores indicate that the shrimp farming industry in Gebang District is best suited to an SO (Growth-Oriented) strategy. This involves optimizing the use of extensive and strategic land to maximize profits, developing and training human resources to enhance farmers' knowledge, and improving facilities and infrastructure to boost production quality and, consequently, selling prices.

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This study aims to evaluate the effect of the expansion policy of the KEDAN digital platform managed by the Medan City Government on the marketing of MSME products in Medan City. The main focus of the research is to identify the level of satisfaction of MSME players with the marketing of their products through this digital platform and analyze how the policies that have been implemented by the local government affect the marketing outcomes. This research uses a quantitative approach with simple linear regression analysis to describe the characteristics of the sample, as well as inferential analysis using SPSS version 29. The research population consists of MSME players who are eligible to transact on the KEDAN digital platform, with a total of 120 respondents in this survey. The results showed that most MSME players in Medan City were satisfied with the marketing of their products through the KEDAN digital platform, with the satisfaction level reaching 95%. Regression analysis showed a positive relationship between the Government's policy towards KEDAN's digital platform and increased marketing of MSME products in Medan City.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the partial and simultaneous effect of interest rate variables and financial performance on stock prices and also to determine the inflation variable moderating the effect of interest rates and financial performance on stock prices (Stocks Listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index Period 2014-2023). This research uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study were 30 JIIcompanies. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, so as to get a sample of 10 companies. The data used is panel data. The data analysis method used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis and moderating regression analysis (MRA). The variables used in this study are Interest Rates, Earning Per Share (EPS), Debt Equity Ratio (DER), Inflation and Stock Prices. The results showed that partially interest rates and DER had no significant effect on stock prices. While EPS has a significant effect on stock prices. Simultaneously interest rates, EPS and DER have a significant effect on stock prices. In the moderation test (MRA), partially Inflation is not able to moderate interest rates, EPS and DER on stock prices. While simultaneously Inflation is able to moderate interest rates, EPS and DER on stock prices.

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This study aims to explore the role of influencer marketing and live streaming on the TikTok platform in promoting products and their relationship to consumer brand awareness, pricing, and purchasing decisions. Conducted using a quantitative approach in the province of Bali, the target population included all consumers aged 17-50 who use the TikTok app. Through sampling methods, 204 TikTok users in Bali participated in the study. Empirical data was collected via online questionnaires using a 10-point Likert scale and analyzed using SEM-PLS approach. The study findings identify that influencer marketing and live streaming significantly influence purchasing decisions, both directly and through Brand Awareness and Price as strong intervening constructs. The results underscore the importance of influencer capabilities and the quality of live streaming content in enhancing brand awareness, pricing perceptions, and increasing consumer desire to purchase products. This research provides both theoretical and practical contributions for developing digital marketing strategies, particularly in effectively leveraging TikTok as a social media platform to enhance consumer purchasing decisions.

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This think about explores the part of inspiration in interceding the impact of administration, technology usage, and work discipline on employee performance. The research employs quantitative data collected from 58 employees at the Abiansemal District Office using a questionnaire. The data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the PLS program. The comes about uncover that authority and innovation utilization emphatically influence representative execution, whereas work teach does not have a critical coordinate affect. However, inspiration is found to intercede the relationship between authority, innovation utilization, and worker execution. The findings of this study suggest that enhancing motivation can strengthen the positive effects of leadership and technology usage on performance, indicating the importance of motivational strategies in organizational management. These insights emphasize the necessity for managers to focus on creating a motivating work environment that supports effective leadership and the adoption of advanced technologies to drive employee performance and overall organizational success. This approach can lead to sustainable improvements and foster a culture of continuous development and innovation.

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This research aims to find out how the development of Binjai City Tourist Destinations. The research method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Where the data gathered through observations, interviews, and queries will be sorted as efficiently as possible to be more easily understood by the reader. The analysis used is based on SWOT analysis, i.e. by looking for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the development of Jona Garden Destination City of Binjai. Therefore, the strategy to be developed is the strategy and treat with the maximum possible use of tourism development in order to prosper further. The strengths that Jona Garden Binjai has to develop are the beauty of tourist objects, preserving the uniqueness of the tourist attractions, enhancing the social sense with the tribal, racial, religious, social and cultural surroundings of the objects of tourism, improving the quality of the Human Resources of the staff, promoting it either through social media or through relations with the tourism service.

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Digitalization of Islamic finance leverages technology to enable financial transactions anytime and anywhere, removing specific time constraints. This research explores the challenges, opportunities, and risks associated with digitalization in the sharia insurance sector. Utilizing qualitative methods with a descriptive approach, the study reveals that challenges include: a) Upholding sharia principles in technology adoption, b) Ensuring security and compliance, c) Addressing bias in big data and AI, d) Forming strategic partnerships with fintech, and e) Investing in sustainable projects. Opportunities for digitalization in sharia insurance encompass: a) Easier customer reach, b) Enhanced customer education and facilities, c) Streamlined transactions and SOP completion, d) Broader introduction of sharia insurance, e) More effective marketing, and f) Collaborative efforts. Risks associated with digitalization can be mitigated by: a) Providing robust customer protection, b) Enhancing trust and security, and c) Reinforcing justice and sustainability. This research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these aspects to better guide the implementation of digital technologies in the sharia insurance sector.

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This study is aimed at analyzing the influence of lifestyle shopping experience, customer rewards, customer engagement on repurchase intention, and the role of customer satisfaction as a mediator. This study was carried out at Beachwalk Bali which launched an online shopping website called Mall to Go (https://malltogo.izy.ai/). Then, this study was carried out using a quantitative approach. The target population for this study is consumers who have shopped at Beachwalk Bali using the Mall to Go Beachwalk Bali application more than twice in 1 month. Through purposive sampling, a sample of 200 respondents was obtained. Next, data was collected through a questionnaire with a 5 Likert scale, which was then analyzed using SEM-PLS. From the results, it can be seen that there is a positive and significant relationship between lifestyle shopping experience, customer reward, customer engagement on repurchase intention, and customer satisfaction. Not only that, customer satisfaction is also proven to have a role in mediating the influence between customer reward and customer engagement on online repurchase intention. However, customer satisfaction fails to mediate the influence between lifestyle shopping experiences and online repurchase intention. Further suggestions to the management of Beachwalk Bali and future researchers have been presented in this study.

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The aim of this research is to conduct an evaluation of probity audit on fraud prevention influence in government procurement of goods services. This type of research is quantitative research. The amples involving 84 respondents. The research data sources were primary data and secondary data. Primary data sourced from a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. In this research, the researchers used the SEM-PLS (partial least squares path modeling) method. There are several factors that support and hinder the effectiveness of implementing probity audits in the procurement of goods and services with current conditions within the DKI Jakarta Provincial Inspectorate. The supporting factors include the available implementation budget, experienced and capable human resources in conducting probity audits, as well as availability of supporting equipment that can be adequate for carrying out a probability audit.