This research aims to examine the impact of QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) on students' shopping habits in the digital era, focusing on students at STIA Lancang Kuning Dumai. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGD) to explore students' experiences and perceptions regarding QRIS use in their shopping activities. The findings indicate that QRIS has provided students with convenience, efficiency, and security in digital transactions, although some students face barriers related to technological literacy and network issues. QRIS has influenced shopping habits by encouraging more online shopping. These findings contribute to understanding the role of digital payment systems in changing students’ consumption behavior.

The industrial revolution has transformed the global economic landscape, and Indonesia is not exempt from its impacts. This article discusses Indonesia's readiness to face the challenges posed by the industrial revolution, focusing on sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and human resources. This research is a  qualitative analysis method with a literature study and interviews approach. The findings indicate that while Indonesia has made progress in infrastructure and technology, there are still significant challenges in terms of human resource quality and the industry's readiness to adapt to technological advancements. Therefore, more targeted policies are needed to optimize Indonesia's potential in facing the industrial revolution.

Industrial economics is a part of economics that studies how the structure, behavior and results of industry. This article aims to understand the definition and problems in industrial economics by using a qualitative approach with literature studies. This study emphasizes the main problems of perfect competition, technological innovation, production efficiency, and government regulations that have an impact on industrial performance. By conducting a literature review, this study provides a conceptual overview that can be the basis for further research.

This article is made to learn the definition, components, and calculation formula of the Market Entry Barriers Component Index and Function Index, where these two measuring instruments are very important in analyzing the market. The function of the Market Entry Barriers Component Index is to evaluate the level of difficulty that a company will face in entering a pre-existing market. The way to evaluate it is by looking at obstacles such as fixed costs, production capacity, regulation, and production. For the Function Index itself, it functions to see how much efficiency will occur and includes distribution, information flow, and market mobility. This article also aims to provide an example of how the calculation system for the two indexes works. Through this understanding, readers and companies can formulate more appropriate strategies in dealing with obstacles and taking advantage of opportunities in the market.

This study analyzes the strategy and development of industry in Indonesia with the aim of identifying the main factors that influence the growth of the industrial sector. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study through related documents and journals. The results of the study indicate that industrial growth is influenced by economic, social, technological factors, and government policies. These factors include the growth of the manufacturing sector, the availability of skilled labor, investment, and the adoption of Industrial Revolution 4.0 technology. Government strategies such as Making Indonesia 4.0, tax incentives, and infrastructure improvements have played a significant role in encouraging industrial competitiveness in the global market. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure, high production costs that hinder growth, especially for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and product quality that does not meet international standards are still major obstacles. This study concludes that in order to maintain competitiveness, industry must increase innovation, implement new technologies and strengthen the quality of human resources. The active involvement of the government in supporting policies and infrastructure is crucial to encourage sustainable industrial development.

The digital era has created a generation of digital natives with superior technology adaptability. However, to achieve success in the world of work, soft skills competencies remain an important factor that supports individual success. This study aims to explore the role of soft skills competencies in digital natives in building a successful career. Using a qualitative approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with young digital native workers in various industry sectors. The results showed that interpersonal communication skills, teamwork, adaptability, and time management were the main elements that contributed to their success. The findings highlight the importance of synergy between technical and soft skills in facing the complex challenges of the world of work. The implications of this study offer insights for organizations to develop training programs that are holistic and support the development of soft skills as part of a human capital capacity building strategy.

The researcher is interested and aims to investigate and analyze the mechanism for handling problematic financing implemented by Bank Sumut Syariah, especially at KCP Kota Baru Marelan. This research adopts a type of field research with a focus on phenomena or symptoms that occur in the field related to problematic financing in Sharia Home Ownership Credit (KPR) products provided by PT. Bank Sumut Syariah, especially at the Sub-Branch Office (KCP) Kota Baru Marelan. The results of this research are based on observation and scientific logical analysis of data collected from the field. Based on in-depth discussions, Bank Sumut Syariah, especially at KCP Kota Baru Marelan, has implemented a mechanism for handling problematic financing by paying attention to sharia principles. This process involves proactive communication, involvement of sharia experts, and customer openness. Customers, as represented by Mrs. Nilam Kurnia, gave positive testimony regarding the bank's approach in handling problematic financing.

This study aims to examine the effect of emotional quotient, spiritual quotient, learning behavior and teaching methods of lecturers on the level of understanding of student accounting. This research was conducted on undergraduate students of the Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics at Islamic University of Majapahit and STIE AMM Mataram. This type of research is associative quantitative research. The population used in this study were all accounting study program students, totaling 1.460 respondents. The sample used was 100 respondents with Slovin formula as the sampling  technique. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire, with a Likert scale as a measuring tool. Data analysis in this study was linear regression analysis with the help of SmartPLS version 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that emotional intelligence has no significant positive effect on the level of understanding of accounting, spiritual intelligence has a significant positive effect on the level of understanding of accounting, learning behavior has a significant positive effect on the level of understanding of accounting. accounting, lecturer teaching methods have no significant positive effect on the level of understanding of accounting.

This research aims to investigate the interconnected dynamics of public relations strategy, product branding, digital marketing, and customer loyalty in fostering company growth. Employing a qualitative approach, the study utilizes semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and industry experts as the primary method of data collection. Sampling techniques involve purposive sampling to ensure diversity in perspectives. Data analysis involves thematic analysis, enabling the extraction of nuanced insights and patterns from the qualitative data. The findings provide comprehensive insights into the symbiotic relationship between these factors and their collective impact on company growth, offering valuable implications for strategic business development and marketing management strategies.
 
 

Basically, income tax itself is an official levy aimed at people who earn income or for the income they receive or obtain from the tax year for the benefit of the state and the interests of society in national and state life as an obligation that must be carried out. In this research, the method used is a literary research method, including the type of library research. Income tax (PPh) is a tax imposed on the income of individuals, companies or other legal entities on income received or earned during the tax year.