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Bunga Indah Permata; Maria Valeria Roellyanti

Ocean Engineering : Jurnal Ilmu Teknik dan Teknologi Maritim 2023 Fakultas Teknik Universitas Maritim AMNI Semarang

Transportation services are one of the basic human needs. In the current era of globalization, with increasing mobility of people or goods, the role of transportation modes becomes very important both in the economic and social fields. Service quality is also inseparable from the desire of service users to obtain good, comfortable, fast and safe transportation facilities and infrastructure. Service quality is a determining and important factor, so that service managers can determine the strategies that must be implemented in order to meet all the needs of service users safely, quickly and comfortably. This research aims to determine the influence of Gapura Angkasa pre-flight service quality on Citilink airline passenger satisfaction at Yogyakarta International Airport by distributing questionnaires to 100 Citilink airline passenger respondents. Based on research and data testing that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the influence of the quality of pre-flight service at Gapura Angkasa on Citilink airline passenger satisfaction is significant, namely based on the calculated T value of Variable X (Service Quality) on Variable Y (Passenger Satisfaction) of 11,083 more than T table 1,985. So it can be concluded that the quality of Gapura Angkasa's pre-flight service has a significant effect on Citilink airline passenger satisfaction. The magnitude of the influence of the quality of pre-flight service at Gapura Angkasa on passenger satisfaction is proven by the coefficient of determination value of 55.6%, which means that Variable X (service quality) has an influence of 55.6% on Variable Y (passenger satisfaction).

Wilda Efrilyati; Nur Ahmadi Bi Rahmani; Laylan Syafina

Maslahah : Jurnal Manajemen dan Ekonomi Syariah 2023 STAI YPIQ BAUBAU, SULAWESI TENGGARA

Profit sharing is the distribution of business results that have been carried out by the parties who entered into the agreement, namely the customer and the sharia bank. In this case, the results of the business carried out by both parties or one party will be divided according to the portion of each party entering into the contractual agreement. The distribution of business results in sharia banking is determined using the ratio. The ratio is a reward agreed upon by both parties in determining the profit sharing of the collaborative effort. This type of research is quantitative research. Quantitative research is research that uses numbers as a data source. In this research the author uses an associative approach. Associative research is research that uses two or more variables one with another variable. The reason researchers use associativity as a research method is because in this research there is a relationship between one variable and another variable with appropriate research indicators. Research shows that there is a positive influence between Profit Sharing on Income Growth. There is a positive influence between the exchange rate on income growth. There is a positive influence between Inflation on Income Growth. There is a positive influence between Profit Sharing, Exchange Rates and Inflation on Income Growth..

Novita Sari Dewi; James Piter Marbun

Jurnal Riset Rumpun Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam 2023 Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Zuhro Bakery is baking factory producing various kinds of bread. In this research, there were three kinds of bread that were studied, they were chocolate, mocha and strawberry flavored bread. The problem in optimalization of the production was modeled into a mathematic model which was the linear program in the form obstacle function and objective function. It was then continued by the deciding variable in integer number as the linear program. Then, it was solved by using Branch and Bound method which previously had counted the variable by using the symplex method. From the simplex method, an integer number result was not found, so the Branch and Bound method was used. QM software was chosen in the research to solve the integer problem. A profit was earned with a sale margin of Rp39.000 or 0,42% from the coorporation’s expected profit by using the Branch and Bound method. The amount of bread produced in the periode of three days were 5.400 consosted of 3.060 chocolate flavored bread, 1.440 mocha flavored bread and 900 strawberry flavored bread with the total profit of Rp9.279.000

Yudistira Pamungkas; Andityo Pujo Laksana

Student Scientific Creativity Journal 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

The quality of service provided at the Check-in counter is an important factor that affects passenger satisfaction to choose an airline. The quality of service at the Check-in counter includes speed of service, friendliness of officers, availability of necessary information, clarity of procedures, and quality of facilities and equipment provided. The quality of service at the Check-in counter can affect the image and reputation of the airline in the eyes of the public. If the quality of service at the Check-in counter is poor, passengers tend to give negative reviews and potentially damage the image of the airline.  This study aims to determine whether there is an influence and how much influence the quality of Check-in counter service on customer satisfaction of Wings Air at Rahadi Oesman Ketapang airport. This study used quantitative methods, with sampling techniques in this study using Purposive Sampling techniques. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire with measurements using the Likert scale. The results of the study show that the quality of Check-in counter service affects passenger satisfaction. This can be proven by the results of significant values of 0.00 < 0.05 and T Test 13,596 > 1.661. The value of the Coefficient of Determination (R2) is 0.654 This means that the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is 65.4%..    

Rischa Dwitasari; Djoko Kustono; Muhammad Al-Irsyad; Marji Marji

Jurnal Anestesi: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Kedokteran, 2023 Stikes Kesdam IV/Diponegoro Semarang, Indonesia

Diarrhea is the main cause of death globally. Diarrhea is a condition where liquid stools occur when defecating and the intensity is more than 3 times a day due to Escherichia coli infection. Factors that cause diarrhea are unsafe clean water facilities, water contamination by feces and poor personal hygiene habits. Diarrhea is included in the top 10 most common diseases in Malang City and the highest cases are in the Dinoyo Health Center area. The aim of the study was to identify the relationship between sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and E. coli content on the incidence of diarrhea. This type of research is cross-sectional quantitative with a purposive sampling method, totaling 35 samples. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square and multiple logistic regression tests. Bivariate test analysis resulted in a value of p=0.011 for sanitation facilities, p=0.007 for personal hygiene and p=0.000 for E. coli content. Meanwhile, the most influential variable is known, namely the content of E. coli in clean water (p=0.012) with a value of (OR=41.562; 95% CI 2.259-764.763). In conclusion, there is a relationship between sanitation facilities, personal hygiene and E. coli content with the incidence of diarrhea.

Asmita Tumanggor; Elmanani Simamora

Jurnal Riset Rumpun Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam 2023 Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

The quality of life in North Sumatra currently still needs improvement, where poverty rates and human development are still lagging. These problems can be reflected in the community welfare indicator, namely the Human Development Index (IPM). One of these problems can be solved by knowing the factors that determine the Human Development Index in North Sumatra. The Human Development Index is suspected to contain elements of spatial dependency, therefore in this study the spatial regression method will be used with a spatially dependent effect model. The results of the analysis and discussion obtained are that the SAR model is the appropriate model in the case of the Human Development Index in North Sumatra. Predictor variables that significantly influence the Human Development Index in North Sumatra are Pure Enrollment Rate (APM) at Senior High School level , Poverty Rate , Open Unemployment Rate , and PDRB on the basis of price .

Sovarina Yasarifa Pohan; Prihatin Ningsih Sagala

Jurnal Riset Rumpun Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam 2023 Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This study aims to obtain a constructivism-based e-module that is valid, practical, and effective, so that it can assist students in understanding the material for a two-variable linear equation system. The research instruments used were lesson plans, material validation sheets and e-module media, learning outcomes tests, and student and teacher response questionnaire sheets. After all instruments, lesson plans, and e-modules were declared valid by the validator, then readability tests and field trials were carried out. The results showed that: (1) the developed E-Module had met the validity values, namely (3.37 and 3.25) with a very feasible category; (2) The developed E-Module has met the practical value (79.75% and 90.5%) with very practical category; (3) The developed E-Module meets the effective criteria with the completeness of student learning outcomes that meet the criteria, namely 85% of students have obtained a score of 75 and the achievement of each indicator/learning objective is more than 65% of the total students.

Firman Hidayat; Ardipal Ardipal

Jurnal Riset Rumpun Seni, Desain dan Media 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This study aims to determine and describe how the influence of facilities and infrastructure on student motivation in learning cultural arts in class X MAN 2 Padang Panjang. This type of research is quantitative research using descriptive methods. Data collection techniques are carried out through questionnaires, as well as documentation. Data management techniques are editing, coding, scoring, tabulating data. Data analysis techniques are instrument tests and prerequisite tests. The results showed that there was an influence of school facilities and infrastructure on the learning motivation of grade X MAN 2 Padang Panjang students, X Koto District, Tanah Datar Regency. It was found that the influence of Facilities and Infrastructure on Motivation (Y) obtained the value of the coefficient of determination written R Square of 0.392 can be explained that the proportion of influence of Facilities and Infrastructure is 41.5% while the remaining 39.2% is influenced by other factors from outside the variables used in this study.

Alvina Ayu Septianingrum; Ida Martini

Maeswara : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Manajemen dan Kewirausahaan 2023 Asosiasi Riset Ilmu Manajemen Kewirausahaan dan Bisnis Indonesia

This study aims to analyze "The Effect of Product Quality, Service Quality, and Convenience on Consumer Satisfaction at Soto Mas Boed Restaurant Semarang". The data collection method uses a questionnaire. The sampling technique uses accidental sampling technique. A sample of 97 respondents were consumers at the Soto Mas Boed Restaurant in Semarang. Based on the test results, the product quality variable has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. This is evidenced by the regression coefficient of β1 0.264 and the calculated t value is greater than the t table 3.751> 1.661 with a sig. value of 0.000 <0.05. So the hypothesis is proven. Service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction.  This is evidenced by the regression coefficient of 0.482, the t value is greater than the t table 4.934> 1.661 with a sig. value of 0.000 <0.05. So the hypothesis is proven. Convenience has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions. This is evidenced by the regression coefficient of 0.229, the t value is greater than t table 2.616> 1.661 and the sig value is 0.010 <0.05. So the hypothesis is proven.

Fadillah Dwi Noviastuty; Almansyah Rundu Wonua; Hanif Kurniadi

Student Scientific Creativity Journal 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

The advancement or decline of an organization is fundamentally intertwined with the accomplishments of its workforce. Hence, each company consistently endeavors to enhance employee performance, either through the implementation of specific leadership techniques or the observation of organizational citizenship behavior displayed by its workforce. Therefore, this study seeks to delve deeper into the influence and interplay between variables related to leadership style and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in relation to employee performance at Bank Sahabat Sampoerna's Kolaka Branch. This research encompasses all employees at Bank Sahabat Sampoerna's Kolaka Branch, encompassing the entire population and adopting a saturated sampling methodology. Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) approach. The results of this investigation confirm the impact that the utilized leadership style and employee organizational citizenship behavior have on employee performance.

Muhammad Fadli Alfaris; Oktaviana Purnamasari

SABER : Jurnal Teknik Informatika, Sains dan Ilmu Komunikasi 2023 STIKes Ibnu Sina Ajibarang

New local brands are starting to enter the culinary industry so competition is increasing. Several culinary businesses in Indonesia are now thriving thanks to online media, such as Instagram and Golden Lamian. The purpose of this research is to measure @goldenlamian's sales promotion activities on Instagram, determine purchasing decisions, and the influence of sales promotions on Instagram on product purchasing decisions. The theory used is promotions in the form of coupons and special prices or discounts. Apart from purchasing decisions, there are also aspects related to problem recognition, information search, alternative evaluation, and purchasing decisions. This research method is quantitative using a survey method. 61 people were sent a questionnaire via the Instagram account @goldenlamian as part of the data collection strategy. Simple random sampling was used to take samples. The results of this research show that respondents responded (agree) to the Instagram sales promotion @goldenlamian. Meanwhile, the decision to purchase Golden Lamian received a good response (agree) with all variables (Y) in the research questionnaire. The Golden Lamian promotion influenced purchasing decisions by 32%, the remaining 67% was influenced by data from factors other than this research.

Chadisa Rizky Ananda; Fauzi Arif Lubis; Nuri Aslami

Student Scientific Creativity Journal 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This research aims to determine the clarity of influence, responsiveness and empathy on the quality of service at the Rezki Sinaga Midwife Clinic. Meanwhile, the research method used is a quantitative method. The population in this study were clinic patients. The number of samples known using the Slovin Formula is 99 respondents. Data collection techniques use questionnaires, documentation studies and observations. Data analysis techniques were analyzed using statistical tools using SPSS. The research results show that the Reliability Variable has a positive and significant effect on Service Quality with a sig value of 0.000 ˂ 0.05 and the t-count > t-table value, namely 19.999 ˃ 1.98525. The Responsiveness variable has a positive and significant effect on Service Quality with a sig value of 0.004 ˂ 0.05 and the t-count > t-table value, namely 2.922 ˃ 1.98525. The Empathy variable has a positive and significant effect on Service Quality with a sig value of 0.000 ˂ 0.05 and the t-count > t-table value, namely 2.254 ˃ 1.98525. The results simultaneously show that there is an influence of noise, responsiveness and empathy which together influence the quality of service, the calculated f value is 261.939 ˃ f-table 2.70 and the Sig value is 0.000 ˂ 0.05. It is recommended for future researchers to involve a larger sample, expand the scope of research, apart from the variables that have been studied, which can also influence service quality.

Puji Sirrun Nahar Muhammad

Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Tanaman 2023 Pusat riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Omega Farm is a business engaged in agriculture and its business is selling hydroponic attributes. The research objective was to analyze consumer satisfaction with hydroponic vegetables. The basic method used is a quantitative descriptive analysis method. Sampling using interview method with a total of 30 respondents. This study uses primary and secondary data sources, primary data obtained from interviews, questionnaires, documentation and others. While secondary data obtained from related research. The research respondents are customers who often buy at Omega Farm, this study conducted validity and reliability tests using the help of SPSS version 25. The analytical method uses the CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) results show that the level of customer satisfaction for hydroponic vegetables based on the calculated value of the Customer Satisfaction Index is 81.74 which is included in the satisfied category. The variables that gave the highest satisfaction were cleanliness, freshness of vegetables and packaging design.

Sestika Susanti; Supriadi Supriadi; Deswalantri Deswalantri; Jasmienti Jasmienti

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Bahasa dan Pendidikan 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

This research is based on problems regarding students who are less interested in participating in extracurricular activities, students in the process of participating in extracurricular activities are less enthusiastic about following directions, and lack the ability to focus. With this, the problem can be formulated from this, namely what are the factors that influence students' interest in choosing extracurricular activities at SMPN 4 Bukit Barisan District. The aim of this research is to reveal the factors that influence students' interest in choosing scout and tahfidz extracurricular activities at SMPN 4, Bukit Barisan District, 50 City District. This type of research uses field research which is descriptive quantitative using factorial analysis. The key informants were class VII students and class VIII students, as well as supervising teachers in extracurricular activities. To collect data, the authors conducted interviews and questionnaires (questionnaire). After the data is collected, it is processed and analyzed. The result of the research is that students' interest in choosing extracurricular activities at SMPN 4 Bukit Barisan District. Factors that influence student interest are intrinsic factors which include ability, temperament, character, physical structure, teachers, facilities, peers, habits. . The results of the analysis obtained are the matrix component values ​​for the ability variable (0.852), temperament variable (0.727), physical structure variable (0.835), teacher variable (0.849), facility variable (0.816), peer variable (0.851), parents (0.821 ), habit variables (0.812). From the results of this research it can be concluded that the variables are willingness, needs, motivation, family support, school environment. So the researcher concludes that the most dominant factor influencing students' interest in choosing extracurricular activities is the factor that has the highest value, namely ability variable (0.852). This shows that most students' interest in choosing extracurricular activities is influenced by the students' own abilities, so teachers should always arouse students' interest in choosing extracurricular activities through developing the factors that influence them in each extracurricular activity, especially the students' abilities.

Gulo, Antonius; Bakhtiar Efendi; Wahyu Indah Sari

This study aims to analyze the contributions of the variable interactions of monetary policy in the stability ofgoods and services prices. Where is the monetary policy variable (inflation, kurs, consumer price index, grossdomestic products, the money supply, and interest rates). Research in conducted in the country of Indonesia and uses secondary data or time series from 2008 to 2021. The data analysis model in this study is Simultaneous Model and Different Test. Simultaneous equations to analyze the relation between independent and variable variables found in the research country. Whereas different tests examine the different monetary policy variables before and during the covid-19 pandemic. Simultaneous analysis of equations on statistical test common equation 1 suggests that variable interest rates, money distribution, exchange rates and consumerprice indexes have significant adverse effects on the INF. Whereas in the same equation 2, it suggests that gross domestic product variables have a positive relationship that is significant to the CPI. And inflation has a negative relationship significantly insignificant t CPI. And different test results show that inflation movement, kurs, money supply, interest rates and CPI before and during the covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia indicate significant results. For this reason, the researcher hopes that the monetary authority, namely Bank Indonesia, can improve monetary stability and maintain the BI rate in regulating the money supply so that it can suppressthe inflation rate as an effort to stabilize the prices of goods and services.

Karsiati, Karsiati; Maskudi, Maskudi

Jurnal Ilmiah Serat Acitya 2023 Universitas 17 Agustus 1945

Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mempelajari pengaruh partisipasi pengambilan keputusan terhadap kinerja organisasi yang dimediasi oleh komitmen kerja membangun perusahaan percetakan dan penerbitan kota semarang, provinsi jawa tengah, Indonesia. Berdasarkan tujuan utama penelitian ini merupakan penelitian terapan deskriptif korelatif berdasarkan data yang dikumpulkan yang telah dilakukan pada tahun 2021. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari karyawan yang bekerja pada perusahaan penerbitan di kota semarang yang mempunyai kantor cabang sebagai distributor di bagian penjualan. Jumlah pegawai di kantor pusat dan cabang sebanyak 1.260 orang. Jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 200 orang, dengan teknik probabilitas sampling. Model kerangka teori yang dibuat menunjukkan adanya variabel intervening yang berfungsi untuk menguji hipotesis yang diajukan. Pengujian hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), dengan menggunakan Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS). Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa partisipasi dalam pengambilan keputusan, komitmen organisasi dan individu mempunyai pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap kinerja organisasi. The main purpose of this research is to study the impact of participation on decision-making towards organizational performance mediated by workplace commitment to construct a printing and publishing company in Semarang City, province of central Java, Indonesia. Based on the main purpose this research is an applied research descriptive correlative based on data collected which had been done in 2021. The research population consists of employees who work in publishing companies in the city of Semarang which have branch offices as distributors in sales. The number of employees at the head office and branches is 1,260 people. The number of samples taken was as many as 200 people, with a probability sampling technique. The theoretical frame model that has been made shows the existence of intervening variables, those to test the hypothesis which is already proposed. Hypothesis testing is carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), using the Analysis of Moment Structure (AMOS). The result of hypothesis examination shows that participation in decision-making, and organizational and individual commitment have a significant positive influence on organizational performance.

Octa Viorica Aulia Putri; Susi Sarumpaet

Jurnal Mutiara Ilmu Akuntansi (JUMIA) 2023 Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

The development of the globalization era affects the capital market, additional capital is very necessary to improve company performance. Companies can offer ownership to the public through the capital market to increase company capital. This research was conducted to test whether there is an influence of good corporate governance on share prices. The variables used in the research include managerial ownership, institutional ownership and the board of directors. The research was conducted using a population of financial report data from companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2018-2022 period, including 45 data samples. According to research findings, managerial ownership has a significant positive effect on share prices, institutional ownership has a significant positive effect on share prices and the board of directors has a significant negative effect on share prices. The limitations of this research lie in the sample and length of the research. The research only used a sample of manufacturing companies in the food and beverage subsector with a research period of 2018-2022.

Elisabeth Veronika Simanjuntak; Belsasar Sihombing; Christa Voni Roulina

Konstanta : Jurnal Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam 2023 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

This research aims to describe and analyze the mathematical problem solving abilities of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar on two-variable linear equation systems material, with treatment in the form of a Contextual Teaching And Learning (CTL) learning model. The approach taken in this research is a quantitative approach. Sampling was carried out using a simple random sampling technique. The research subjects were class VIII-6, totaling 30 people. The data collection technique in this research is in the form of a test to determine students' mathematical problem solving abilities in the research process carried out. Data analysis techniques were carried out using normality tests and hypothesis tests. From the results of data analysis, the results of students' mathematical problem solving abilities showed that the average pre-test score was 54336 and the average post-test score = 79,400. A significant value (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05 indicates that there is a significant difference between the initial and final variables. Thus, the independent variable has a significant effect on the dependent variable. So it can be concluded that by applying the Contextual Teaching And Learning CTL learning model) it can improve the mathematical problem solving abilities of class VIII students at SMP Negeri 5 Pematangsiantar on the material of two-variable linear equation systems.

Fhareldo S. Dillivio; Trisna Putra

Jurnal Manajemen Pariwisata dan Perhotelan 2023 International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

This research aims to determine the satisfaction of MICE participants at the UNP Hotel & Convention Center. This research focuses on MICE activities in the form meeting and conference. This research is entitled The Influence of Services and Facilities on the Satisfaction of Participants in MICE at the UNP Hotel & Convention Center. The data collection technique for this research is indirect communication by distributing questionnaires with a Likert scale to meeting and conference participants then the data processed using the SPSS program. This research is a quantitative descriptive with a causal associative approach. The population of this study were people who had participated in meeting and conference activities at the UNP Hotel & ConventionCenter in the period July-December 2022 with a sample of 98 people, and the sampling technique was non-probability sampling with a minimum age of 18 years. There are 2 types of data used in this research, namely primary data and secondary data. The results of this research show that service is in the very good category (80,61%), facilities are in the very good category (74,50%), and participant satisfaction is in the very satisfied category (87,75%). It was found that the R square value was 0.464 with an F count of 41,072 and a significance level of 0.000<0.05 and the t value was 11,529 with a significance level of 0.000<0.05 meaning that variable X influenced variable Y significantly by 46.4%. It was found that the regression coefficient value of the service variable was 0.346 with a significance of 0.000<0.05, which means that every increase of 1 unit of service will increase participant satisfaction by 0.346 units of satisfaction, and the coefficient value of the facility variable was 0.530 with a significance of 0.000<0.05, which means every increase of 1 facility units will increase participant satisfaction by 0.530 satisfaction units.

Muhammad Andre Fauzi Akbar; Christian Wiradendi Wolor; Marsofiyati Marsofiyati

Jurnal Riset dan Publikasi Ilmu Ekonomi 2023 Asosiasi Riset Ekonomi dan Akuntansi Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the effect of employee training and compensation variables on employee performance variables. The type of research used is quantitative method with descriptive analysis. The data collection technique was carried out online in the form of a questionnaire with the help of the Microsoft Forms application using a Likert scale of one to five and obtained by a simple random sampling method on 32 respondents with the criteria of office workers or employees. The data analysis techniques used in this study are: Outer Model with the calculation of Convergent Reliability, Discriminant Validity, Composite Reliability, Cronbach's Alpha, VIF and Inner Model with calculations on R-Square, Adjusted R-Square, and f-Square hypothesis testing on the calculation of T statistic, P-Value, and Original Sample using SmartPLS (Partial Least Square) software version 4. The results showed that: 1) Employee training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance with t test results of 3,774, p-value 0.000, and positive Original Sample. 2) Compensation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance with a t-test result of 3.454, p-value 0.001, and positive Original Sample. 3) Employee training and compensation together have a positive and significant effect on employee performance with an R-Square result of 0.650 or 65% influence. Recommendations from this study are to add independent variables and expand the population area for better results.