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Journal : Journal of Applied Data Sciences

Digital Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurial Competencies and Local Government Initiatives: Keys to SMEs’ Sustainability Sumiati, Ati; Respati, Dwi Kismayanti; Lutfia, Annisa; Jati, Kuat Waluyo
Journal of Applied Data Sciences Vol 7, No 1: January 2026
Publisher : Bright Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jads.v7i1.997

Abstract

This study examines the sustainability of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs’) in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, by assessing the combined effects of local government initiatives, digital financial literacy, and entrepreneurial competencies. The objective is to determine how these factors enhance long-term business viability in an increasingly digital economy. A mixed-method design was employed. In the qualitative phase, observations and in-depth interviews with officials from the Department of Industry and Trade explored the policy environment and SMEs’’ challenges, and themes from this stage were used to refine the survey instrument. In the quantitative phase, a structured survey of 338 SME owners measured digital financial literacy, entrepreneurial competencies, and sustainability practices. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling, including reliability and validity assessment, model fit evaluation, and bootstrapped hypothesis testing. Results show that both digital financial literacy (β = 0.546) and entrepreneurial competencies (β = 0.367) significantly influence SME sustainability, jointly explaining over 70% of the variance. The region’s policy environment—through initiatives such as incubation programs, Jogja Mark, the Sibakul Jogja platform, QR code payment adoption, and training—plays an enabling role in this relationship. The findings emphasize that digital financial literacy has the stronger effect, highlighting the importance of secure payment use, budgeting, and record-keeping for resilience and growth. The study contributes by integrating local policy, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial competency into a single empirical model, offering novel evidence on how these dimensions interact to support SME sustainability. The results provide actionable guidance for policymakers to strengthen digital financial capacity and tailor competency programs to sectoral needs.
Co-Authors Achmad Fauzi Aditya Pratama Afiati, Naila Agung Wahyu Handaru Agustin, Melly Ahmad Rifai Alifia Salsabila Andy Andy Annisa Lutfia Annisa, Diana Armeliza, Diah Azzahra, Freesta Budiwati, Susi Dalimunthe, Sholatia Debora, Tiurma Delia Oktaviana, Vonny Dewi Nurmalasari, Dewi Dewi, Novelia Puspita Dita Puruwita, Dita Dwi Handarini, Dwi Dwiriyanto, Muhammad Daffa Erika Takidah Fadillah, Rahmi Fauzi Ahmad Muda Flaurina, Nindya Handayani, Nur Ayu Hasna, Fadhilah Hidayah, Nurul Aulia Hidayah, Wafa Rahma I Gusti Ketut Agung Ulupui Ika Febrilia Jati, Kuat Waluyo Kartika Pratiwi Khairunnisa, Hera Khairunnisa, Zelfi Kismayanti, Dwi Kurniasari, Harini Dwi Kurniawati, Anggita Rachmadhani Kuroni, Waysul Lusiana, Vivi Intang Maharani, Diva Manurung, Amelia Shevi Mardi Maretha, Sheila Harviana Marsofiyati Marsofiyati Maulana Amirul Adha Maulidya, Antika Mufidah, Chusnanik Muhammad Rizqi Ramadhan Muhammad Yusuf Mujahidah, Nisrina Musyaffi, Ayatulloh Michael Nasution, Hafifah Pebrian, Rizky Pitaloka, Nadya Purwana E.S., Dedi Putri, Adhisa Azzahra Putri, Dara Anggraeni Bimanyu Putri, Ranadya Ditharifiasari Santoso Putriwangi, Gusti Muazarah Rachmawati, Fauziyah Tri Rahmah, Rafika Isnanur Rahmiatin, Sitti Rasul, Dhea Kamila Ratna Anggraini Rd. Tuty Sariwulan Respati, Dwi Kismayanti Rida Prihatni Rinjani, Rizki Amelia Rivai, Wisnu Anugrah Roesmelyana, Firza Nazera Roni Faslah Safhira, Nur Saktiyani, Aurelia Salma, Maulida Asyifa Salsabila, Ainiyah Santi Susanti, Santi Saputra, Mohamad Rizki Sejati, Maharani Amelia Putri Shandy Aditya, Shandy Shidiq, Muhammad Sirait, Cornella Sari Sirait, Marthina Selsa Siti Nurjanah Sitinjak, Ruth Theressa Sri Zulaihati, Sri Subekti, Elok Suci Ramadhan Suherdi Sururi, S Susi Indriani Syalsabila, Anis Syalsabila, Daffa Syawalia, Savvy Afifah Tahfidz, Muhamad Tika Rahayu Tri Hesti Utaminingtyas, Tri Hesti Tuti Sariwulan, Tuti Umi Widyastuti Unggul Purwohedi Usep Suhud Wahono, Puji Widiastuti, Umi Wulan, Tuty Sari Yuniawati, Silvia Zahra, Siti Fatimah