Financing Defence: The Influence of Defence Budget on National Economic Growth: An Indonesian Case
Authors: Posma Sariguna Johnson Kennedy
Pages: 1-5
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.1.5
Abstract
In our hypothesis the defense budget must reduce the traditional threat and influence the economic. This research would like to see if the defense spending will influence the national economics through economic growth by demand side approach. By assuming the natural balance of power, the traditional threat come not only from military capabilities but also balanced by their economic power. The equation model formed to capture the influence of defense spending to economics growth. The regression describes that military spending had an impact on economic growth. Increase in the level of traditional threat is not reduce economic growth. The Indonesian defense budget give impact on the national economics, and the traditional threat is in small variation. But, the national defense budget still needs to be increased. This makes production could be stable, and the economic actors still feel safe doing the business.
Professional Sports Exploration for Risk Strategic Management
Authors: W. Mohd Rashid W. Ahmad ; Fatimah Mustaffa ; Abidah Ainah Mohamed Jamal ; Mohamed Sadek Mustaffa
Pages: 6-13
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.6.13
Abstract
Strategic risk management helps sports professionals in controlling, avoiding and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries in sports. This strategic management affects the personality, cognitive, and individual emotional features in managing risks. Developed countries like Australia and the United Kingdom have adopted standardized sports risk strategic management strategies. This indicates that organizations that offer or implement sports programs or activities require sports professionals such as administrators, sports instructors or instructors who have the basic competence of SRSM in a knowledgeable aspect, that is clear and skilled theories and philosophies and has the necessary attributes of the attitude to handle program. This study was conducted for the exploration of sport risk strategic management (ESRSM) elements. This study focuses on the dominant SRSM. This study also confirmed whether the resulting element was an element in determining the SRSM criteria. In determining the element, the Classic Test Theory (CTT) using qualitative methods through two approaches is used (i) based on the analysis of the documents by making a literature review decision; and (ii) interviews. Rasch’s model element analysis using the main component analysis on residuals is used in this study to ascertain and validate elements or elements. It is possible to determine the construcibility of constructs to identify the possibility that other elements may affect the element. Based on the findings from document analysis and interviews show the dominant elements and dimensions of the SRSM of sports professionals, is the identification, assessment, selection and implementation of operations. With this SRSM it can improve the safe sports environment and can improve sports performance. Through the analysis of the elements conducted, it is found that all the elements produced have met the criteria set by the Rasch model, the percentage of the raw variance is explained by the measurement of more than 40%, the percentage of variance not explained in the first contrast is less than 10% and the first value of the first eigen less than 3.0. This proves and confirms that the whole extract is unidimensional and capable of measuring what to measure. In conclusion through this study, elements have been produced and validated as the dominant SRSM elements and no other dominant elements are detected.
Measuring the Corporate Brand Image of Islamic Banking Institutions
Authors: Siti Ngayesah Ab Hamid ; Wan Jamaliah Wan Jusoh ; Suharni Maulan
Pages: 14-21
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.14.21
Abstract
The measurement of image in the banking sector is important especially to understand customer’s perception towards the bank service. However, the available scales measuring the image of banks are mainly based on the conventional institutions, which neglect the important Islamic values adopted by Islamic bank. As such, this study proposes to develop a reliable and valid scale to measure the functional component of the corporate brand image for Islamic banking institutions. Based on the available literatures and interviews with relevant stakeholders, a modified scale is suggested. The result of EFA and CFA shows that the functional image of an Islamic brand could be divided into four dimensions which are contact personnel, shariah advisory panel, access to service, and service offerings. The results provide a tool that could be used by banking management to measure the bank image.
The Impact of Total Quality Management on Corporate Performance in Malaysian Public Listed Companies
Authors: Khor Saw Chin ; Saudah Sofian ; Oh Yit Leng
Pages: 22-30
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.22.30
Abstract
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a holistic approach that focuses on meeting needs and expectation of customers through the involvement of all organizational functions and individuals for continued improvement. It is widely accepted as a mean of sustaining competitive advantage. However, the review of performance-related TQM literature shows that researchers have different approaches in conceptualization of performance measures and inconclusive about the positive impact of TQM on corporate performance. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of TQM practices on corporate performance, both financial and nonfinancial performance. The empirical data had been drawn from 132 human resource managers in Malaysian public listed companies and analysed using the multiple regression analysis. Finding of this study revealed that TQM has a positive impact on corporate performance across five measure practices, which are, top management leadership, human resource management, customer focus, strategic planning, and information and process management. The major implication of the finding is that the positive impact of TQM on corporate performance is not limited only to Malaysia manufacturing companies, but also be equally achieved across sectors in Malaysia public listed companies.
Corporate Governance and Insider Trading: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Siti Aisyah Ahmad Kamal ; Suhaily Hasnan ; Ahmad Fawwaz Mohd Nassaruddin
Pages: 31-39
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.31.39
Abstract
The collapse of prominent companies coupled with the increasing number of lawsuits against the directors of the companies for wrongdoing has raised concerns with insider trading activities. Insider trading does cause significant market reaction, whereby the insiders are able to earn significant cumulative abnormal returns for both purchases and sales. However, studies on the factors influencing insider trading are relatively scarce. This study aims to examine the factors that influence insider trading activities. Specifically, this study examines the relationship between four corporate governance factors, namely, board independence, board size, executive compensation and ownership concentration and insider trading activities in public listed companies in Malaysia. This study evinces that board size and executive compensation significantly influence insider purchases. On the other hand, significant market reaction caused by insider sales may be explained by other factors. Therefore, future studies could be carried out on other factors that may influence opportunistic insider sales. This study also found evidence against the semi-strong form Efficient Market Hypothesis theory that suggests insiders cannot earn abnormal returns in a semi-strong efficient market using public information.
Effective Leadership on Curriculum 2013 Implementation in Religious Based Schools
Authors: Juharyanto ; Imron Arifin ; Ibrahim Bafadal ; Ahmad Yusuf Sobri ; Ahmad Nurabadi
Pages: 40-48
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.40.48
Abstract
This study aims to describe: 1) the problems the school experienced in implementing the Curriculum 2013 in the context of religious foundation; 2) the principal’s view of the Curriculum 2013 implementation. 3) The roles performed by the principal as a leader in the implementation of the Curriculum 2013, and 4) the strategy carried out by the principal as a leader in the framework of the successful implementation of the Curriculum 2013. This study uses a qualitative approach using a case study research describe the effective leadership in excellence school. Data and all information then discussed with all participants (by purposive sampling) through forum group discussion. The last analysis of the findings then approached by combining with literatures review. The key informant in this study is the principals and teachers. Data was collected through participatory observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research found that there were four dominant leadership played by the principal in realizing effective schools, they are spiritual leadership, change leadership, instructional leadership, and entrepreneurial leadership. Spiritual leadership become a major motive for the principal to make a lot of changes in optimizing the instructional goals development through a lot of entrepreneurship values.
The Effectiveness of Using Collaborative Writing Method and Metacognitive Writing Method in Enhancing Students’ Writing in Secondary School Education
Authors: Taufik Arochman ; Margana
Pages: 49-55
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.49.55
Abstract
This study was aimed to find out: (1) whether the use of collaborative writing method is more effective than the use of metacognitive writing method in the teaching of writing ability, (2) whether the use of collaborative writing method is more effective than the use of conventional writing method, (3) whether the use of metacognitive writing method is more effective than the use of conventional writing method, (4) the most effective method among collaborative writing method, metacognitive writing method, and conventional writing method in the teaching writing ability. This study was a quasi-experimental research. The data were collected from 108 students of secondary school in February-March 2018 in Yogyakarta. The sample of the study was the students of Muhammadiyah School in Yogyakarta which were determined by using cluster simple random sampling. There were four hypotheses of this study and the research findings revealed that the hypotheses were accepted. It was indicated by all of the Sig values which were lower than the level of significance (0.05).
Indonesian Students’ Attitudes on Microsoft PowerPoint Usage in English Classroom
Authors: Adolf Richardo Bagus Setiadi
Pages: 56-60
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.56.60
Abstract
Nowadays, PowerPoint is becoming more common to be used in education throughout the world, including in an English classroom in Indonesia. One thing that must be considered before implementation of PowerPoint in English classroom in Indonesia is the students’ attitudes towards PowerPoint, since it may influence their learning. This research attempted to investigate Indonesian students’ attitudes towards the PowerPoint’s influence on their learning and their instructors’ performance in an English classroom in Indonesia. Also, the difference between male and female students in terms of their attitudes towards PowerPoint on those aspects was also investigated. The literature review of this research focused on attitudes and its influence of students’ learning and students’ attitudes towards PowerPoint usage in education. This research used the quantitative approach and utilized questionnaire to gather the data. The participants of this study were the students of Universitas Satya Negara Indonesia (USNI), a private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney U test. The results of this research indicated that in general, participants showed positive attitudes towards PowerPoint’s influence on their learning and their instructors’ performance in an English classroom. Also, no significant difference between male and female students in terms of their attitudes towards PowerPoint’s influence on those aspects. Those results may encourage English teachers and lecturers in Indonesia to utilize PowerPoint in their classroom due to the positive attitudes of the students towards it.
The Features of the Aceh Women's Legislator in the Aceh Legislative Assembly (Descriptive Study of Women’s Legislative Member as A Political Communicator in DPRA)
Authors: Ainol Mardhiah ; Dadang Rakhmat Hidayat ; Agus Rahmat ; Nuryah Asri Sjafirah
Pages: 61-69
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.61.69
Abstract
The presence of women as legislators in the Aceh legislative assembly began to rise again after the end of conflict in Aceh that almost 30 years. The gait of Aceh women who are involved in politics and become legislators have begun to arise again, women have filled political spaces in Aceh. This study intends to examine how women legislators features as political communicators in the Aceh legislative assembly. The research method used in this study is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques are carried out through interviews, observation and documentation. The study found that the features of Acehnese women legislators as political communicators in the legislative assembly can be found from the peculiarities, uniqueness of Acehnese women legislators consisting of former combatants / sympathizers of the Free Aceh Movement (Gerakan Aceh Merdeka/GAM), and everything that connected to the women in legislative assembly such; women legislative profiles, background education, religious symbols that are inherent in themselves in carrying out their activities as legislators. The conclusion is that the presence of women legislators in the Aceh legislative assembly from various backgrounds made Aceh’s local parliament more colorful, more dynamic and harmonious. For legislators who are former combatants / sympathizers of GAM, the Struggle which was formerly in arms, but now with rhetoric in parliament.
A Study of Transvestites: The Self-Presentation of Bissu
Authors: Asrul Nur Iman ; Deddy Mulyana ; Ahmad Gimmy Pratama ; Evi Novianti
Pages: 70-75
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.70.75
Abstract
The objectives of this research were to determine how the front and backstage behind a bissu is and to investigate the self-presentation of bissu among societies in South Sulawesi. This research applied qualitative explorative with dramaturgy approach with 9 bissu as the informants disseminated in four regencies in South Sulawesi. The data were collected through observation, interview and documentation, and were analyzed using an interactive model with data validity checking techniques and triangulation. The result shows that based on their physical appearance, behaviour, and attitude within social environment in the front stage, bissu are loyal and obedient towards norms and values prevailed within societies through their roles as a priest of ancient Bugis. Meanwhile, their backstage which gets less attention of values and norms enables them to meet their financial needs, sex, and self-existence as calabai (waria) who still desire for a guy. Self-presentation as a bissu and beyond “calabai” (waria) shows the difference of each informant in managing roles and self-impression they want to display and perceive both in the front and in the back stage.
Instructional Leadership Practice Among Headmasters in the Southern Region of Malaysia
Authors: Roslizam Hassan ;Jamilah Ahmad ; Yusof Boon
Pages: 76-90
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.76.90
Abstract
This study aims to identify the level of instructional leadership practice among headmasters in three states in the Southern Region of Malaysia which are Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. This quantitative research uses survey research design by using instructional leadership questionnaire (ILQ). The alpha Cronbach value of the pilot study for this questionnaire is .962. 390 teachers were involved in this study and they were chosen through cluster sampling from simple random samples. Statistical analysis for this research had used the software IBM SPSS Statistics version 22. This research found that the headmasters in the Southern Region of Malaysia are practicing instructional leadership at medium high level, in which all three dimensions recorded the mean score value between 3.796 to 3.965. To conclude, instructional leadership has been practiced in the Southern Region schools in driving the school towards achieving the targeted vision and mission.
How to Improve Students' Computer Skills? A Flipped-Blended Instructional Model for Economics' Students in Higher Education
Authors: Seipah Kardipah ; Basuki Wibawa
Pages: 91-97
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.91.97
Abstract
Basic computer skills are essentials for students in higher education to achieve. This study was a research and development (R&D) of a flipped-blended instructional model for Computer Application Courses. The study followed Steps of System Approach Model of Educational Research and Development by Gall, Gall, and Borg. In a flipped-blended instructional model, students watched online instructional video before class and then practice to it through taks and problems in the classroom with the guidance of a lecturer. The model was developed and evaluated by experts and students. Six experts were involved to evaluate this model. According to the experts the model was valid and ready to use. Pre test and post test were conducted to see the effectiveness of the model and the result was an increase in learning outcomes which meant the model was effective to improve students’ performance.
Globalization, Colonialism and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): A Review of Literature
Authors: Huam Hon Tat ; Wong Tai Chee ; Thoo Ai Chin ; Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid ; Mohd Hassan Mohd Osman
Pages: 98-103
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.98.103
Abstract
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an umbrella term for China’s plans to re-establish both the overland Silk Route Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Route. It has gained the support of over 100 countries and international organizations and until now, more than 40 of them have signed cooperation agreements with China. Although BRI is an open, diversified and win-win project poised to bring huge opportunities for the development of China and many other countries, to a certain level, it has been seen by some economists, scholars, political and academic pundits as a new form of colonialism. This paper intends to summarize and integrate the literature that provides arguments for and against China’s initiative to lead economic development, notably infrastructure investments, involving countries located along the route of her traditional land and maritime silk trade. By reviewing literature which links China’s leadership initiative from the perspective of globalization, global business competition and colonialism, we hope to furnish information and an analytical basis which are useful to support a better understanding and policy making for BRI partners. Fundamentally, a win-win situation is seen to be vital in such partnership.
Customer Satisfaction Evaluation by Using Service Marketing Mix Model: A Case Study of Budget Hotel at Rayong Province, Thailand
Authors: Adisak Suvittawat; Nicha Klichandeang; Krittiyar Singchai
Pages: 104-109
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.104.109
Abstract
The objective of this research is finding the variables which effect on customer satisfaction of budget hotel by using service marketing mix model in Rayong Province of Thailand. The service marketing mix model has 7 customer satisfaction dimensions such as product, price, place, promotion, people, physical evidence and process. The results find that product dimensions, the clear room number, having a door chain, quality furniture and reasonable room size are considered by customers and give the customer satisfaction. Price dimensions consist of reasonable room rate, reasonable key card deposit rate, reasonable laundry price and reasonable food and beverage prices which are main parameters for customer satisfaction of budget hotel. Place dimensions consist of hotel located in the community, comfortable travel location, leisure environmental location and room reservation through agents are important parameters for customer satisfaction. Promotion dimensions consist of give a recommended promotions by employees, hotel has regular promotions, promotion offer through social application and get information from the media are main parameters for customer satisfaction. People dimensions consist of staff provide complete information, assistive staff efficiency, has enough security staff and solved the problem quickly are main parameters for customer satisfaction. Physical evidence dimensions are has enough CCTV, clear fire escape signs, has fire protection system and cleanliness in the room are main parameters for customer satisfaction. Process dimensions are key card system for door opening, has suitable breakfast and beverage, various food and beverage menus and fitness equipment is in the good condition are main parameters for customer satisfaction.
Prediction Guidelines for Perfomance Using Springate Model and Influence on Stock Return Property & Real Estate and Food & Beverage Sectors Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Rilla Gantino S. E. A. k. M. M. ; Endang Ruswanti S. E. M. M. ; Taufiqur Rahman S. T. M. T.
Pages: 110-116
DOI:
doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi2.110.116
Abstract
This research is a continuation of previous research and funded by Indonesian Ministry of Research and Technology. This study aims to create performance model guidance by predicting performance with Springate model with the basis of business strategy identification selected by companies in two sectors.The amount of data processed by food and beverage sector are 104 from 11 companies and 315 data from 37 companies in property and real estate sector. Business strategies chosen by firms in both sectors have an effect on performance achievement. The result shows that only net profit before interest and tax to total asset in food and beverage sector have a significant effect to stock return but firm in property and real estate all have an insignificant effect. In Food and Beverage sector, working capital to total asset, net profit before interest and tax to total asset, net profit before tax to current liabilities and sales to total asset have no significant effect to stock return, but have significant effect on property and real estate sector. Coefficient of springate affect to stock return on both sector.
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