The effect of financial education in the family and self-control on family financial management behavior with financial literacy as moderating: Study on families in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara

This study aims to analyze the effect of financial education in the family, self-control, and financial literacy on family financial management behavior, with financial literacy as a moderator in the midst of the phenomenon of the high cost of traditional weddings and the consumptive lifestyle in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. The research method used is quantitative. The sample used was 140 respondents determined by a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used is a questionnaire distributed offline and online to respondents who are heads of families or family members who are responsible for managing family finances. The data will be analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) statistical analysis with the help of SmartPLS software. The results of the analysis show that financial education in the family and self-control have a significant positive effect on family financial management behavior. Financial literacy has a significant positive effect on family financial management behavior and is proven to strengthen the influence of financial education in the family and self-control on family financial management behavior.

The role of fisheries in national food security

The fisheries sector plays an important role in supporting Indonesia's national food security by providing a source of high-quality and sustainable animal protein. Capture fisheries and aquaculture not only meet the food needs of the community but also contribute significantly to the economy and welfare of coastal communities. This study employs a literature review method to analyze the contributions, challenges, and efforts to improve the fisheries sector in support of national food security. The results of the study indicate that sustainable fisheries resource management, improved aquaculture technology, and appropriate policy support are essential to maintain the continuity of food supply from the sea. Collaborative efforts among the government, businesses, and the community are crucial to strengthening the fisheries sector's role as a pillar of national food security

ESG and firm value: The moderating role of environmental performance and profitability in Indonesia’s mining sector

This study examines the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and firm value in Indonesia’s mining sector, with a focus on the moderating roles of environmental performance and profitability. ESG performance is proxied by the Sustainable Report Disclosure Index (SRDI), firm value is measured using Tobin’s Q, environmental performance is measured using the PROPER rating, and profitability is represented by Return on Assets (ROA). The research sample comprises 10 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) that consistently publish sustainability reports and participate in the government’s PROPER environmental compliance rating program, observed over 4 years (2020–2023), resulting in 40 firm-year observations. The study employs panel data regression with a random effects model, based on the results of the Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange Multiplier tests. The findings reveal that ESG performance has a negative and statistically significant effect on firm value. Furthermore, profitability significantly moderates the relationship between ESG and firm value, while environmental performance does not show a moderating effect. These results suggest that investors may view ESG initiatives as costly when not supported by strong financial performance

The influence of personality competence, social competence, and professional competence of school principals on teacher performance in Kopang District, Central Lombok

The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the influence of the variables of personality, social, and professional competence of the principal on teacher1performance. This study was ex-post-facto on teachers of Public Elementary Schools in Kopang District, Central Lombok. The population of this study was 314 teachers spread across 47 schools. The research sample of 173 people was determined through the Isaac and Michael formula developed by Sugiyono. The data collection technique used a questionnaire and the analysis method was simple regression, multiple regression using the SPSS application. The results were; (1) Personality competence a very significant influence on teacher performance as evidenced by the regression equation Y = 32.161 + 1.072X1 correlation coefficient 0.204 and SE 14.52%. (2) Social competence a very significant influence on teacher performance evidenced by the regression equation Y= 26.448+1.590X2 correlation coefficient 0.439 and SE 37.72% (3) Professional competence has a very significant influence on teacher performance as evidenced by the regression equation Y= 20.777+1.295X3 correlation coefficient 0.343 and SE 29.46% (4) Simultaneously personality, social and professional have a very significant influence on teacher performance as evidenced by regression equation Y= -0.755+0.307X1+0.812X2+0.517X3 correlation coefficient 0.904 results from F-Count 251.733 and SE 81.70%.&nbsp

Neuro-Pedagogy of the visual arts in reading comprehension

The research, titled "Neuropedagogy of the Visual Arts in Reading Comprehension," sought to investigate and gather answers to the problems posed and seek to resolve methodological issues. In this context, the research adopted a qualitative and quantitative approach. The methodology used was linked to the inductive and deductive method; at the same time, a correlational and experimental research level were determined. For this purpose, the population consisted of teachers and students from the following institutions: "Oswaldo Castro" Educational Unit, "Raymundo Aveiga" Educational Unit, and "Gonzalo Abad" Educational Unit in the city of Chone, Manabí province. The sample consisted of a total of 60 students; 20 students from each institution. In the data collected during the research, based on the use of strategies based on the neuropedagogy of the visual arts, the objective was to identify and capture, through drawings, the roles of the different characters in the aforementioned excerpt from the novel. At the same time, when calculating the average grades of the experimental group, the following scores were obtained: "Oswaldo Castro" Educational Unit 5.0, "Raymundo Aveiga" Educational Unit 5.3 and "Gonzalo Abad" Educational Unit 5.7, which showed that there was a significant difference between groups when evaluating the exercise

Driving customer loyalty: Mediating effect of customer satisfaction on service quality and brand image

This study investigated the critical roles of service quality and brand image in driving customer loyalty, specifically examining how customer satisfaction mediates these relationships among Indihome users in Denpasar. Grounded in the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) theory, this research explores how service quality and brand image, as external stimuli, influence internal consumer satisfaction to foster loyalty. A quantitative approach was employed, collecting data through an online survey from 250 Indihome consumers in Denpasar. Data analysis utilized Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Findings confirm that service quality and brand image both positively and significantly influence customer loyalty directly. Additionally, both service quality and brand image positively and significantly impact customer satisfaction. Crucially, customer satisfaction was found to directly and positively affect customer loyalty, and it partially mediates the relationships between service quality, brand image and customer loyalty. These results highlight that customer satisfaction is a vital internal response, significantly amplifying how service quality and brand image translate into stronger customer loyalty

The effect of ethical leadership and perceived organizational support on job satisfaction mediated by psychological empowerment

Nurses are the largest representative of the health worker population in Indonesia, who play an important role in patient care, health, and safety. However, nursing is a field of work with a high level of stress and can trigger a decrease in job satisfaction. This also happened at Ari Canti Hospital in Gianyar Regency, Bali Province-Indonesia. The results of the Employee Satisfaction Survey in 2023 showed that 489 respondents had a job satisfaction level of 66.5%, and the nursing unit had the lowest satisfaction level among other units. This hospital has not met the level of employee job satisfaction that must be achieved, which is a minimum of 80% based on the requirements of the Hospital Accreditation Standards. This study aims to analyze the effect of ethical leadership and perceived organizational support on nurse job satisfaction with psychological empowerment as a mediating variable. Based on the Social Exchange Theory, the reciprocal relationship between nurses, superiors, and organizations plays an important role in creating job satisfaction. This study was conducted at Ari Canti Hospital with a sample of 154 nurses. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with the Partial Least Squares approach.&nbsp

The influence of brand image and customer experience on reuse intention with trust as a mediating variable: A study on sociolla users

In Indonesia's growing beauty e-commerce sector, customer reuse intention is vital for long-term survival, as retaining existing customers is a key factor. This study aims to explain the mediating role of trust in the relationship between brand image and customer experience on reuse intention at the e-commerce platform Sociolla. Using a quantitative approach with SEM-PLS, data were collected from 170 respondents via a Google Form questionnaire. The sample was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The findings indicate that brand image and customer experience both positively and significantly influence trust, which, in turn, boosts reuse intention. Additionally, trust was found to act as a partial mediator in the relationships between brand image, customer experience, and reuse intention. Theoretically, these findings contribute to the Theory of Planned Behavior by providing empirical evidence of how these variables are interconnected. The study also offers practical recommendations for Sociolla, such as utilizing brand ambassadors, enhancing customer service, ensuring transparency, and guaranteeing transaction security, to drive customer loyalty and retention

Service quality as an intervening variable between promotion, price, and customer satisfaction: A study of the service industry

This study aims to analyze the effect of promotion and price on customer satisfaction with service quality as a mediating variable at the Service Product in Nusa Dua, Bali. The research sample consisted of 128 respondents selected using an accidental sampling technique. The data analysis method uses Partial Least Squares (PLS) with the help of SmartPLS 4.0 software to evaluate the relationship between variables.  The results showed that promotion has a positive and significant effect on service quality with a coefficient value of 0.381 and a t-statistic of 5.117 (p < 0.05). Similarly, price has a significant positive effect on service quality with a coefficient value of 0.550 and a t-statistic of 7.341 (p < 0.05). In addition, service quality is proven to have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with a coefficient value of 0.215 and a t-statistic of 2.566 (p < 0.05).  Promotion and price also affect customer satisfaction indirectly through service quality. The t-statistic values for the mediation path are 2.342 and 2.350, respectively (p < 0.05). Overall, the service quality variable was able to explain 78.3% of the variability, while the customer satisfaction variable had an R-squared of 80.8%, indicating excellent model strength. 

Factors that limit access to higher education

The research focused on identifying the factors that hinder access to higher education for graduates of the Educational Unit Eugenio Espejo, located in the San Sebastián parish, Pichincha canton, Manabí province, during the 2022-2023 period. Through surveys administered to students and teachers, and an interview with the principal, the main limitations faced by young high school graduates in the transition from secondary to higher education were investigated, a stage considered a crucial point in their academic career. The study classified the limiting factors into socioeconomic, academic, institutional, and personal dimensions, all of which have a direct impact on the development and standard of living of students. Descriptive research was adopted, with a mixed approach (qualitative and quantitative), supported by the survey method and the application of a questionnaire as a technique for the analysis and interpretation of the information. The results show that high school graduates' aspirations for higher education are restricted primarily by adverse socioeconomic conditions, the complexity of admissions tests (such as the ENES), which create unequal opportunities for students from working-class backgrounds, and limited knowledge about the application process