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ANALYSIS OF THE EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF INDONESIAN ARECA NUTS TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Fery Putra Alam Bara Munthe; Rulianda P Wibowo; Tavi Supriana
International Journal of Economic, Business, Accounting, Agriculture Management and Sharia Administration (IJEBAS) Vol. 5 No. 6 (2025): December
Publisher : CV. Radja Publika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijebas.v5i6.5025

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This study aims to analyze the export competitiveness of Indonesian areca nut to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The objective of the research is to evaluate the comparative advantage of Indonesian areca nut exports compared to other exporting countries such as India, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Thailand from 2013 to 2023 using the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) method. The study uses secondary data collected from Trademap and UN Comtrade, focusing on the value and volume of areca nut exports. The results indicate that Indonesia has a relatively strong export competitiveness, as shown by RCA values consistently above 1 in several years. However, Indonesia faces competition from Myanmar and Thailand, which also demonstrate significant comparative advantages. The findings suggest that the Indonesian government should focus on improving export policies, ensuring product quality, and expanding market access to sustain and improve the competitiveness of Indonesian areca nut in the UAE market.
Community Empowerment through Eco-Enzyme Production Training for Organic Waste Management in Pematang Johar Village Tavi Supriana; Emalisa; Vivi Indriani; Salsabillah
Journal of Saintech Transfer Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Publication In Press
Publisher : Talenta Publisher Universitas Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/jst.v9i1.24400

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Pematang Johar Village generates organic waste from household and agricultural activities, including fruit and vegetable residues that have not yet been optimally utilized. This community service program aimed to improve community knowledge and strengthen participants’ interest in managing organic waste through eco-enzyme production training. The activity was conducted on 14 May 2024 and involved 38 participants, consisting of housewives and farmers. A participatory approach was employed through socialization, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The activity was evaluated using a one-group pretest–posttest design, with questionnaires administered before and after the training, and the data were analyzed descriptively. The evaluation results showed that participants’ knowledge of the definition and production process of eco-enzyme increased from 5.3–21.1% before the training to 100% after the training. Participants’ interest in utilizing eco-enzyme, which was already relatively high at baseline, also increased from 86.8% to 100%. These findings indicate that the training reduced the technical knowledge gap and strengthened participants’ interest in utilizing organic waste. The activity highlights that the application of simple, locally based technology, combined with a participatory approach, can support community empowerment and organic waste management at the source.