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The objective of this study is to develop a theoretical framework that can be used to identify the key resources and capabilities involved in the globalization process. This case study aims to examine how export-oriented small businesses in Indonesia achieve success at the international level. To obtain qualitative data, in-depth interviews were conducted with the Makmur Susanti Group, an MSME in Tulungagung, East Java. This study, based on the Resource-Based View (RBV), demonstrates how dynamic capabilities in production, networking, marketing, learning, legal, and synergistic areas contribute to the formation of competitive advantages that support business sustainability and continuity. The study indicates that success in internationalization requires a combination of capabilities that can meet market needs, rather than a single capability. This study contributes to the literature by offering a comprehensive framework of the internationalization process and providing practical insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs. The research findings underscore the importance of capability development and government support in facilitating the global expansion of SMEs. Ultimately, this study provides a foundation for further investigation into the dynamic capabilities required for SMEs to thrive in international markets.

The digital era has fundamentally transformed the market landscape, requiring e-commerce platforms to understand the determinants of consumer behavior. This study aims to analyze the role of E-commerce Trust as a mediating variable in the relationship between Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Enjoyment on Purchase Intention. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from 326 active users of the Lazada platform in Central Java. Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method. The results show that the three main factors ease, usefulness, and enjoyment have a positive and significant influence on Brand Trust and consumer Purchase Intention directly. Furthermore, it was found that E-commerce Trust acts as a crucial mediator that strengthens Purchase Intention through positive user experience. Theoretically, this study strengthens the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework and the context of Cross-Border E-commerce (CBEC) in the digital retail industry. Practically, these findings emphasize the importance of optimizing platform features to enhance transaction convenience and security and build long-term loyalty. The research's implications suggest that platform managers should focus on both aesthetics and functionality to create a credible and enjoyable digital shopping ecosystem for consumers in developing regions.

Health-related SMEs in Indonesia have significant opportunities to enter international markets, but many businesses still face limitations in digital capabilities, innovation, and readiness for external markets. This study aims to examine the influence of digital transformation on the success of health-related SMEs in going international, both directly and through business innovation as a mediator. The study employs a quantitative approach using a cross-sectional survey design involving 200 owners or key managers of SMEs in East Java, selected via purposive sampling. Data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results indicate that digital transformation has a positive influence on business innovation and the success of going international. Business innovation also has a positive effect on internationalisation success and mediates the relationship between digital transformation and external market success. These findings confirm that digitalisation should not merely be understood as an operational tool, but as a strategic capability that must be integrated with product, process, marketing, and business model innovation. The research implications emphasise the importance of strengthening digital capabilities and business innovation to enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesian health-related SMEs

The distribution of social assistance in Indonesia faces challenges such as inaccurate recipient data, overlapping programs, and limitations of traditional data management systems that lead to inaccurate targeting of aid. This study proposes a social assistance distribution optimization system using the Greedy algorithm that assesses recipient priorities based on economic conditions, number of family members, location, and urgency of needs with certain weights to produce objective rankings. This system is implemented in a JavaScript-based web application without external frameworks, making it lightweight and easily accessible. Simulations with 20 prospective recipients and a quota of 10 slots and validation with a dataset of 10,000 entries show that the Greedy algorithm produces identical results to Dynamic Programming but is much faster (669 times faster). In terms of complexity, this algorithm has O(n log n) time and O(n) space, and meets the requirements of the Greedy Choice Property and Optimal Substructure, making it a practical and efficient solution for managing large-scale social assistance distribution in Indonesia.

Puja Semadi and Shalat Istikharah are common religious practices. Puja Semadi is performed by Buddhists, while Shalat Istikharah is performed by Muslims. Both are done to ask for guidance from God. However, a few people do not understand correctly how to do it and as a result some people experience confusion and still doubt in obtaining the desired guidance. This research aims to find out how Puja Semadi in the lokapala fiber, and how the meaning of shalat istikharah as a request for guidance. This research uses qualitative methods and in-depth interviews with religious experts who understand shalat istikharah. Data were collected through text analysis and interviews, and analyzed using qualitative analysis with its procedures. The data on Puja Semadi was taken from the transliteration of ancient manuscripts. Initially, the Javanese script was transliterated into Latin and then translated into Indonesian. Based on the results of the research, Puja Semadi in the lokapala fiber is done through meditation in a place called pemujaan. While shakat istikharah is done anytime and anywhere as long as the place is clean and pure. The results of this study can help readers to understand how the explanation of Puja Semadi and Shalat Istikharah.

Puja Semadi and Shalat Istikharah are common religious practices. Puja Semadi is performed by Buddhists, while Shalat Istikharah is performed by Muslims. Both are done to ask for guidance from God. However, a few people do not understand correctly how to do it and as a result some people experience confusion and still doubt in obtaining the desired guidance. This research aims to find out how Puja Semadi in the lokapala fiber, and how the meaning of shalat istikharah as a request for guidance. This research uses qualitative methods and in-depth interviews with religious experts who understand shalat istikharah. Data were collected through text analysis and interviews, and analyzed using qualitative analysis with its procedures. The data on Puja Semadi was taken from the transliteration of ancient manuscripts. Initially, the Javanese script was transliterated into Latin and then translated into Indonesian. Based on the results of the research, Puja Semadi in the lokapala fiber is done through meditation in a place called pemujaan. While shakat istikharah is done anytime and anywhere as long as the place is clean and pure. The results of this study can help readers to understand how the explanation of Puja Semadi and Shalat Istikharah.

Indonesia is a country rich in cultural diversity, one of which is Javanese culture which is full of philosophical values ​​and symbolic meanings in every practice, including in the traditional wedding procession. One of the important rituals in Javanese traditional weddings is the Panggih Manten ritual, which represents the meeting between the bride and groom with various symbols of life, hope and blessings. Along with the development of the times and the flow of modernization, people's understanding of the philosophical meaning of the ritual has shifted. Some people still carry out this tradition as a hereditary custom without understanding the values ​​contained in it, even giving rise to debates regarding its suitability with Islamic teachings. This study aims to analyze the practice of the Panggih Manten ritual in Javanese traditional wedding traditions and review its suitability with the 'Urf argument in Islamic law. The research method used is qualitative with a juridical-normative approach, while the research location was carried out in Pengkol village, Mantingan District. The results of the study show that the Panggih Manten ritual is basically acceptable in Islamic law as long as it does not conflict with the principles of sharia. Based on analysis from the perspective of al-'urf, several aspects of the Panggih Manten ritual, such as muter asem (the act of making offerings), and the belief in disasters, contain elements that are inconsistent with Islamic law and could potentially lead to idolatry, thus being categorized as al-'urf al-fāsid. Therefore, the Panggih Manten tradition can be preserved through reinterpretation of its meaning and the elimination of elements that contradict Islamic teachings, thus aligning it with Islamic principles.

A scriptwriter is the individual responsible for organizing and designing the storyline as the foundation for the documentary video production process. In the production of the documentary video “Bisakah Aku Kembali?”, the scriptwriter plays a crucial role in processing facts and research data into a structured narrative, thereby delivering messages informatively while building emotional resonance with the audience. The purpose of this report is to explain the narrative script planning process and describe the application of the three-act structure as the primary approach in building the storyline. The writing method used is descriptive through the stages of research, observation, and interviews, processing field facts into a structured narrative. Synthesis of the work was carried out by applying the three-act structure, consisting of Act I (setup) to introduce the issue and context of rehabilitation, Act II (confrontation) to develop conflict through medical realities and animal behavior during rehabilitation, and Act III (resolution) to present the conclusion and reflection on the relationship between humans and nature. In conclusion, documentary script planning using a narrative approach and a three-act structure is capable of producing a coherent, informative, and reflective storyline in conveying conservation messages regarding the rehabilitation of the Javan Slow Loris as a protected species.

PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur Tbk (“Bank Jatim”) is a regional-owned company engaged in banking. The main activity of this company is to collect and channel funds and provide other banking services to all customers in the East Java region.  With the tagline "Yang Terbaik Untuk Anda", Bank Jatim maximizes the best potential ranging from services to the provision of products that continue to be developed and created technology-based to achieve BPD Regional Champion. It will not be achieved without the role of optimal human resources. The purpose of this study was to test and analyze the effect of employee empowerment on employee engagement through job satisfaction in employees of the corporate secretary division of Bank Jatim Surabaya Head Office. Where the employee empowerment variable has four indicators, the four of which will be studied, namely sense of meaning, sense of competence, self determination, impact. This research is causality research with a quantitative approach. Sampling technique used saturated samples with a total of 37 respondents in the corporate secretary division of Bank Jatim Surabaya Head Office. The statistical analysis used in this research is partial least square (PLS) with the help of smartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study explain that employee empowerment has a positive and significant effect on employee engagement, employee empowerment has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee engagement. Job satisfaction is able to mediate the relationship between employee empowerment and employee engagement.

This study aims to examine the empowerment of local human resources as a strategic asset in the internationalization process of MSMEs in Sumber Wandhe Wonosalam, Jombang, East Java. This study employs a qualitative case study approach to facilitate the investigation of complex research phenomena, evaluate various perspectives, identify contributing factors, and generate a broad overview. The study indicates that success in internationalization requires a combination of capabilities that can meet market needs, rather than a single capability. Business actors who are able to recognize opportunities for local human resource empowerment can optimize the export process. This enables the region and its residents to maintain generational training in innovative management to address the turnover of the younger generation. Ultimately, this study provides a foundation for further research on the dynamic capabilities required for MSMEs to thrive in international markets.

The Director of Photography (DOP) is responsible for the visual aspects of documentary video production, covering the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. The DOP plays a crucial role in translating concepts and messages into visual form through the arrangement of composition, lighting, camera angles, and camera movement to produce visuals that are both aesthetically appealing and meaningful. The purpose of this final project report is to explain the role of the DOP in the production process of a documentary video that focuses on the rehabilitation of the Javan slow loris. The method used is a descriptive approach to systematically and comprehensively identify the object of study. In the pre-production stage, the DOP designs the visual concept, prepares the shot list, creates the storyboard, and coordinates with the director. During the production stage, the DOP is responsible for capturing footage by applying cinematographic techniques. In the post-production stage, the DOP conducts visual evaluation and provides input during the editing process. In conclusion, the Director of Photography has effectively fulfilled their role in producing visual quality that supports message delivery in the documentary Bisakah Aku Kembali? about Javan slow loris rehabilitation.

This study aims to explore the practice of Buddhist marriage in the Semarang Regency, which is carried out alongside traditions and local wisdom. The research employs a qualitative approach using a cultural anthropology method to examine the influence of Javanese beliefs on the wedding rituals of Buddhist communities in the Semarang Regency area. Data were collected through the review of relevant literature and interviews with selected informants, chosen based on their background and expertise related to the research topic. The collected data were then analyzed in depth to identify the values of local wisdom within Javanese society that coexist harmoniously with Buddhist wedding ceremonies. The findings indicate that Buddhist marriage in Semarang Regency is not merely a legal recognition of union between two individuals entering married life, but also represents a socio-cultural phenomenon reflecting processes of adaptation and negotiation between religious teachings and local cultural values. Buddhist communities in Semarang Regency conduct marriage ceremony according to Buddhist religious traditions combined with Javanese practices. The religious ceremony is performed at a temple and led by a Romo Pandita, and the the wedding ceremonies continue according to Javanese culture. Javanese beliefs remain strongly influential, shaping various stages of marriage, from partner selection and proposal rituals to ceremonial practices during the wedding. Beliefs related to weton calculations, auspicious days, slametan rituals, the preparation of sesajen, and ceremonial elements within wedding receptions continue to maintain their place amid the dynamics of modern society.

This study is motivated by the significant role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the national economy, particularly in generating employment and supporting economic growth, while still facing challenges related to product quality and competitiveness. In this context, product curation emerges as a strategic mechanism to enhance quality standards and market readiness, making the role of curators increasingly important. This study aims to analyze the influence of curator competence, digital curation technology, work environment, work motivation, work targets, teamwork, and personality traits on job satisfaction and curator performance in MSMEs, as well as to examine the role of job satisfaction as a mediating variable and commitment as a moderating variable. The research employs a quantitative approach with an explanatory design, using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 251 curators affiliated with the East Java Curation House. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression, along with mediation and moderation testing. The findings indicate that curator competence, digital curation technology, work targets, teamwork, and job satisfaction have a significant effect on curator performance, while job satisfaction also mediates several relationships among variables. However, curator commitment does not act as a moderating variable. The implications of this study highlight the importance of strengthening curator competence, enhancing the utilization of digital technology, and developing structured and collaborative work systems to improve curator performance and the sustainable competitiveness of MSMEs.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh storytelling marketing terhadap purchase intention melalui brand experience dan brand engagement pada produk makeup Wardah di kalangan mahasiswa Kota Surabaya. Storytelling marketing menjadi strategi pemasaran yang digunakan untuk membangun hubungan emosional dan meningkatkan keterlibatan konsumen terhadap merek, khususnya dalam industri kosmetik yang kompetitif. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik purposive sampling yang melibatkan 180 mahasiswa aktif di perguruan tinggi Kota Surabaya yang pernah membeli atau menggunakan Wardah serta terpapar konten storytelling di media sosial. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan dianalisis menggunakan metode PLS-SEM dengan bantuan SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa storytelling marketing tidak berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap purchase intention. Namun, storytelling marketing berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap brand experience dan brand engagement, yang keduanya juga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap purchase intention. Brand engagement memediasi secara penuh pengaruh storytelling marketing terhadap purchase intention, serta brand experience juga memediasi hubungan tersebut.

Indonesia is a country rich in cultural diversity, one of which is the Tedak Siten tradition that is still preserved by Javanese communities, including those in Bancar Village. This tradition is not merely a cultural heritage but also contains important educational and spiritual values in community life. This study aims to understand the meaning of the Tedak Siten tradition, identify the educational and spiritual values embedded within it, and analyze it from the perspective of Islam Nusantara. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation techniques, with informants selected purposively from community members directly involved in the tradition. The findings reveal that Tedak Siten functions as a medium for character education, instilling values such as independence, responsibility, and perseverance from an early age. In addition, the tradition strengthens spiritual values through prayers and expressions of gratitude to Allah SWT. From the perspective of Islam Nusantara, Tedak Siten reflects a harmonious acculturation between local culture and Islamic teachings without contradicting the principle of monotheism. The implications of this study indicate that local traditions can be utilized as contextual learning resources in Islamic education while also serving as a means of preserving valuable cultural heritage. Therefore, Tedak Siten remains relevant not only as a tradition but also as a medium for character building and strengthening religious values in society.

This study aims to analyze innovative strategies that can be implemented by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in East Java to improve competitiveness through digital marketing and e-commerce. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a library research method by reviewing various scientific literature, government reports, and previous studies related to MSME innovation and digital transformation. The results of the study indicate that digital marketing and e-commerce innovation can increase market reach, operational efficiency, product differentiation, and MSME sales. However, the implementation of innovation still faces several challenges such as low digital literacy, limited capital, limited technology, and lack of system integration. Therefore, innovative strategies are needed, including integrated digital marketing, marketplace optimization, social commerce, digital payment systems, logistics integration, digital branding strengthening, and digital literacy training. In addition, collaboration between MSMEs, government, universities, communities, and digital platforms is an important factor in accelerating MSME digital transformation. This study produces recommendations for an innovative strategy model based on digital marketing and e-commerce to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of MSMEs in East Java.

Leprosy remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia. West Java Province, as one of the most populous regions, continues to report new leprosy cases annually. Understanding the distribution of these cases is crucial for disease monitoring and early identification of affected areas. This study aims to visualize the distribution of new leprosy cases in a dashboard by districts and cities in West Java during 2016–2024. Secondary data were obtained from the Portal Data Jawa Barat, which provides the number of new cases per district and city. The study employs descriptive analysis with a dashboard-based data visualization approach. The dashboard presents comparisons of case numbers, yearly trends, and the proportional contribution of each district/city in an interactive, easy-to-understand format. Results show that new leprosy cases vary across districts and cities and fluctuate over the observed period. Some regions consistently report higher case counts, resulting in differences in their contributions to the provincial total. The dashboard facilitates rapid monitoring of case distribution and provides stakeholders with a clear visual overview of leprosy in West Java. This study provides comprehensive visual information on leprosy distribution, supporting stakeholders in planning effective public health strategies

This study aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction and job performance, with employee adaptability as a mediator. The subjects were employees of Kospin Jasa Regional Office (Kospin Jasa) in Yogyakarta and Central Java. A sample of 178 respondents was selected using a census technique and a questionnaire was distributed using Google Forms. The analysis tool used was Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) software. The results of this study indicate that employee adaptability has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, employee adaptability has a positive and significant effect on job performance, emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, emotional intelligence has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, and the influence of emotional intelligence on job performance has a positive and significant effect. Employee adaptability acts as a positive mediator in the influence of emotional intelligence on job satisfaction. Employee adaptability can be interpreted as a positive mediator in the influence of emotional intelligence on job performance.

Abstract: This study aims to deeply analyze the gap in basic education in Weleri District, Kendal Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia, specifically Weleri Village, correcting the initial focus that was directed at the UIN campus environment. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through unstructured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model with source triangulation techniques to ensure data validity involving eight key informants. The most important findings reveal that the educational gap in Kendal is a manifestation of significant multidimensional structural injustice, encompassing spatial disparities, educational attainment, and the distribution of human resources. Spatially, there is a concentration of quality schools in the center of Weleri District, while coastal areas experience limited access due to the "urban bias" of regional budgets. This phenomenon creates educational segregation from an early age. Only 35-40% of coastal youth successfully continue to high school due to economic barriers, distance, and a lack of scholarship information. The unequal distribution of certified teachers worsens the quality of learning and has the potential to trigger socio-religious fragmentation due to limited moderate Islamic insight in marginalized areas and reproduces intergenerational poverty. This confirms that the low quality of education is not an individual choice, but rather a systemic consequence of inequitable planning. Therefore, an urgent, holistic affirmative policy intervention is needed, encompassing equitable infrastructure and teacher distribution reform to ensure equal educational rights for every child in Kendal, in order to realize sustainable social justice that is responsive to the geographic context. This research provides a critical contribution in the form of a concrete empirical foundation for the formulation of affirmative policies that profoundly break the cycle of poverty and educational injustice in the coastal areas of Central Java, while also enriching the scientific literature on the sociology of education on the reproduction of injustice in marginalized areas in a comprehensive and sustainable manner. Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis secara mendalam kesenjangan pendidikan dasar di Kecamatan Weleri, Kabupaten Kendal, Provinsi Jawa Tengah Indonesia khususnya Desa Weleri, mengoreksi fokus awal yang sempat mengarah pada lingkungan kampus UIN. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara tidak terstruktur, observasi partisipatif, dan analisis dokumen, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman dengan teknik triangulasi sumber untuk memastikan validitas data melibatkan delapan informan kunci. Temuan terpenting mengungkap bahwa kesenjangan pendidikan di Kendal merupakan manifestasi ketidakadilan struktural multidimensi signifikan, mencakup disparitas spasial, capaian pendidikan, dan distribusi sumber daya manusia. Secara spasial, terdapat konsentrasi sekolah berkualitas di pusat Kecamatan Weleri, sementara wilayah pesisir mengalami keterbatasan akses akibat "urban bias" anggaran daerah, fenomena ini menciptakan segregasi pendidikan sejak dini. Hanya 35-40% remaja pesisir berhasil melanjutkan ke SMA karena hambatan ekonomi, jarak, dan minimnya informasi beasiswa. Distribusi guru bersertifikat yang timpang memperburuk kualitas pembelajaran dan berpotensi memicu fragmentasi sosial-keagamaan akibat terbatasnya wawasan keislaman moderat di wilayah marginal serta mereproduksi kemiskinan antargenerasi. Hal ini menegaskan bahwa rendahnya kualitas pendidikan bukan pilihan individu, melainkan konsekuensi sistemik dari perencanaan yang belum berkeadilan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan intervensi kebijakan afirmatif holistik mendesak mencakup pemerataan infrastruktur dan reformasi distribusi guru untuk memastikan hak pendidikan setara bagi setiap anak Kendal demi mewujudkan keadilan sosial berkelanjutan yang responsif terhadap konteks geografis. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi kritis berupa landasan empiris konkret bagi formulasi kebijakan afirmatif yang memutus siklus kemiskinan dan ketidakadilan pendidikan di wilayah pesisir Jawa Tengah secara mendalam, sekaligus turut memperkaya literatur ilmiah sosiologi pendidikan tentang reproduksi ketidakadilan di wilayah marginal secara komprehensif dan berkelanjutan.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the Indonesian economy, yet their internationalization remains limited. This condition indicates that many SMEs have not fully transformed innovation and digitalization into strategic capabilities that support broader market expansion. This study examines the effects of innovation and digitalization on SME internationalization from the strategic capability perspective. A quantitative explanatory design with a cross-sectional survey was employed. The sample consisted of 200 SME owners or main managers in East Java selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The simulated results indicate that innovation and digitalization positively contribute to SME internationalization through product value enhancement, business process efficiency, and broader market reach. These findings suggest that SME internationalization is more likely to emerge when innovation and digitalization are integrated as strategic capabilities rather than treated as isolated initiatives.