This research aims to examine the influence of information asymmetry, earnings management, and intellectual capital disclosure on the cost of equity capital in financial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2023. This research uses quantitative research and the data used in this research is secondary data in the form of annual reports for the 2019-2023 period. The number of samples used in this research was 50 from 10 companies in the population of financial sector companies. By using a purposive sampling method based on predetermined criteria. Based on the results of research that has been conducted, it shows that information asymmetry, earnings management, and Intellectual Capital disclosure have a simultaneous effect on the cost of equity capital. Information asymmetry and earnings management influence the cost of equity capital, while intellectual capital disclosure has no influence on the cost of equity capital.

This research aims to analyze the implementation and effectiveness of the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province during the 2014-2024 period. The women's quota is an affirmative policy designed to increase women's representation in the legislature, regulated by Indonesia's electoral law. Although this policy has been implemented, there are still various challenges that hinder women's participation in politics, including cultural, social, and structural barriers. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with Deputy Chairman of DPRD , Legislative Candidate, Academics , Sociologist and Law/ Political observers, as well as analysis of official documents and related reports. The results show that despite an increase in the number of women in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD ) of DKI Jakarta Province , the women's quota has not fully achieved its goals. Some of the factors that affect the effectiveness of this quota include the lack of support from political parties, strong gender stereotypes, and obstacles in the recruitment and selection process of female candidates. This research also found that the existence of women's quotas alone is not enough to increase women's participation in politics. Further efforts are needed, including political education for women, capacity building for female legislator candidates, and reforms in the political party system to support greater involvement of women. In conclusion, the women's quota in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of DKI Jakarta Province still faces various challenges in its implementation, and additional strategies are needed to overcome these obstacles in order to achieve more equitable and inclusive representation.