Economic Development Progress

Rentannya UMKM Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 dan Kaitannya dengan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia

2026-05-25T03:27:05-07:00

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a hard blow to various economic sectors in Indonesia, including MSMEs. The results of the Katadata Insight Center survey, as many as 56.8 percent of MSMEs are in bad condition, while MSMEs are in good condition only 14.1 percent. MSMEs that experienced the negative impact of the pandemic reached 82.9 percent, only 5.9 percent experienced a positive impact. The vulnerability of MSMEs in facing the Covid-19 pandemic is mainly due to the lack of ability of MSME actors to master technology and formulate business strategies. As a result, the utilization of technology by SMEs is very low. This condition is evidence that the quality of human resources for SMEs in Indonesia is still low. There are still many MSMEs that have not maximized the e-commerce platform as a medium to market their products. This is motivated by the low awareness of MSME actors about the importance of technology, and also the low ability of human resources in mastering technology. In fact, MSMEs during a pandemic can survive and grow when they have human resources who master digital technology. The study analyzed human resource problems in MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of the previous literature. In this study, activities for collecting, managing and analyzing data taken from related written literature will be carried out so that the description of human resource problems in MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic is known clearly.

Optimalisasi Modal Psikologis dalam Pemberdayaan Sumber Daya Manusia untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja berkelanjutan UMKM

2026-05-25T02:17:43-07:00

This study aims to analyze the effect of Psychological Capital on Sustainable Performance of MSMEs through Human Resource Empowerment as an intervening variable. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The sample consisted of 120 MSME respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (SmartPLS). The results show that Psychological Capital has a positive and significant effect on Sustainable Performance of MSMEs, Psychological Capital has a positive and significant effect on Human Resource Empowerment, and Human Resource Empowerment has a positive and significant effect on Sustainable Performance of MSMEs. In addition, Human Resource Empowerment is proven to mediate the relationship between Psychological Capital and Sustainable Performance of MSMEs. The Goodness of Fit value indicates a good model fit. In conclusion, enhancing psychological capital and optimizing human resource empowerment are important factors in improving the sustainable performance of MSMEs.

Pengaruh Ekonomi Hijau dan Ekonomi Sirkular terhadap Pengentasan Kemiskinan: Pendekatan Kuantitatif Berbasis Data Panel

2026-05-25T02:10:21-07:00

This study aims to analyze the effect of green economy and circular economy on poverty alleviation with unemployment rate as an intervening variable. The research employed a quantitative approach using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method through SmartPLS software. The data used were panel data from several provinces in Indonesia during the 2019–2024 period. The research variables consisted of green economy as the first independent variable, circular economy as the second independent variable, unemployment rate as the intervening variable, and poverty alleviation as the dependent variable. Data analysis techniques were carried out through outer model testing, inner model testing, and hypothesis testing using bootstrapping. The results showed that the green economy had a positive and significant effect on poverty alleviation and unemployment rate. Circular economy had a significant effect on unemployment rate but did not have a significant direct effect on poverty alleviation. Unemployment rate had a significant effect on poverty alleviation. In addition, unemployment rate was able to significantly mediate the effect of green economy and circular economy on poverty alleviation. The findings indicate that the implementation of green economy and circular economy plays an important role in sustainable economic development through job creation and improvement of community welfare.

Dinamika Sosiolinguistik dalam Konsumsi Modern: Eksplorasi Kualitatif terhadap Bahasa Inggris sebagai Prestigious Code pada Citra Merek Lokal di Kota Tebing Tinggi

2026-05-25T02:15:50-07:00

This study investigates the convergence between sociolinguistics and consumer behavior in the emerging market ecosystem of Tebing Tinggi City. Focusing on the use of English as a prestigious code, the study employs a qualitative phenomenological approach to understand how foreign languages are constructed as symbolic instruments to enhance local brand value. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 urban informants in Tebing Tinggi and participant observation at various modern culinary and retail outlets. Findings indicate that the use of English diction triggers perceptions of "modernity" and "premium quality" that go beyond consumers' literal semantic understanding. The brand image formed through this linguistic stimulus proves to be a key driver of purchase intention, with English serving as cultural capital for local consumers.

Pengaruh Pelatihan Dan Sistem Manajemen (K3) Terhadap Produktivitas Kerja Anggota Pada Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Kota Tebing Tinggi

2026-05-25T02:08:28-07:00

This study aims to analyze the influence of training and the occupational safety and health management system (K3) on the work productivity of members of the Fire and Rescue Department of Tebing Tinggi City. The research is motivated by the high intensity of operational activities alongside persistent challenges related to personnel competence, low participation in training programs, and increasing cases of work-related accidents. This study employs a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. The population consists of 50 operational members, all of whom were selected as the sample using a total sampling technique. Primary data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS software. The findings reveal that training has a positive and significant effect on work productivity. Likewise, the occupational safety and health management system also exhibits a positive and significant influence on productivity. Furthermore, training and the K3 management system simultaneously show a significant effect on the work productivity of the department’s personnel. These results indicate that enhancing the quality of training and strengthening the implementation of the K3 management system should be prioritized as strategic efforts to improve sustainable work productivity.

Pengaruh Dana Alokasi Umum dan Dana Alokasi Khusus Terhadap Tingkat Kemiskinan di Kabupaten Simalungun

2026-07-03T09:09:21-07:00

Poverty is one of the most complex and pressing social and economic issues in Indonesia, particularly in rural and semi-rural areas such as Simalungun Regency. The objectives of this study are, first, to determine the impact of DAU and DAK on poverty levels in Simalungun Regency during the 2006–2025 period. The methods used are descriptive and quantitative, utilizing secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Simalungun Regency for the years 2006–2025, along with an analysis technique employing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Multiple Linear Regression. The results of this study are (1). The General Allocation Fund (DAU) variable has a negative and significant effect on the poverty rate in Simalungun Regency; (2). The Special Allocation Fund (DAK) variable has a negative but insignificant effect on the poverty rate in Simalungun Regency; (3). Simultaneously, the General Allocation Fund (DAU) and Special Allocation Fund (DAK) variables have a significant effect on the Poverty Rate in Simalungun Regency; and (4). The R-squared (R²) value is 0.738, so it can be concluded that the General Allocation Fund (DAU) and Special Allocation Fund (DAK) variables can explain 73.80% of the Poverty Rate in Simalungun Regency, while the remaining 26.20% can be explained by factors outside the scope of this study