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Income inequality across provinces in Indonesia: An empirical analysis of human development, economic performance, and labor market conditions Al Bina; Leni Kurnia Optari; Heni Widiya
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 5 No. 6 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v5i6.617

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Income inequality is one of the structural challenges faced by many countries, including Indonesia. This phenomenon reflects an unequal distribution of income across regions, which can lead to social injustice and hinder the process of economic development. This study aims to analyze the effects of the Human Development Index (HDI), economic growth, and unemployment rates on income inequality across 34 provinces in Indonesia over the period 2019–2024. The method employed is panel data regression analysis. The findings reveal that the unemployment rate has a positive and significant effect on income inequality. The HDI shows a significant negative effect, while economic growth does not exhibit a statistically significant impact. These findings highlight the importance of policies that prioritize job creation and human development in addressing inequality. Economic growth strategies should also be designed to be more inclusive.
Sustainable development in Sumatra Island: Spatial distribution and its implications Leni Kurnia Optari; Al Bina
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 5 No. 5 (2025): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v5i5.618

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This study aims to examine the implementation of sustainable development on Sumatra Island and its spatial distribution, assessed from economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Data analysis was conducted using a composite index method, which comprises various unitless indicators or sub-indicators. Furthermore, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were applied to identify the spatial distribution of sustainable development. For the economic dimension, indicators include Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) per capita and the open unemployment rate. The social dimension was analyzed using the Human Development Index (HDI), school participation rates, life expectancy at birth, and poverty rates. Meanwhile, the environmental dimension utilized indicators such as the environmental quality index, air quality index, water quality index, and land cover quality index. Based on the composite index analysis of sustainable development in Sumatra from 2016 to 2020, the results indicate that regional development, in the short term, can be classified as moderately sustainable. Spatially, the sustainable development index values ranged from 50.01 to 75.00, which falls into the moderately sustainable category.
KETERKAITAN KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI KAWASAN INDONESIA TIMUR : STUDI EMPIRIS Leni Kurnia Optari; Sekar Wulan Amboro Kasih; Helmina Simanjuntak
Jurnal Studi Akuntansi Pajak Keuangan Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Kristen Bukit Pengharapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61696/jusapak.v2i3.441

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This study evaluates the influence of the food security index, human development index, and population on economic growth in the Eastern region of Indonesia. The method used in the study is panel data regression with the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach. The results of the analysis show that the food security index has no significant effect on economic growth, while the human development index has a positive but insignificant influence. On the contrary, population size has a positive and significant effect on economic growth, emphasizing the importance of market size and labor availability in stimulating economic growth.
Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pendaurulangan Limbah Tanaman Padi Melalui Proses Pengomposan di Desa Mekar Baru Kabupaten Batu Bara: Pengabdian Riy Dewantoro; Nurul Hikmatul Alawiyah Siregar; Tri Andriani; Leni Kurnia Optari; Hadi Suriono
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 4 Nomor 4 April - Juni
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jerkin.v4i4.6270

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Pelatihan dan pendampingan pengolahan limbah tanaman padi melalui proses pengomposan di Desa Mekar Baru Kabupaten Batu Bara dilaksanakan sebagai upaya pemberdayaan masyarakat dalam memanfaatkan potensi lokal dan mengurangi dampak lingkungan dari limbah pertanian. Program ini bertujuan meningkatkan keterampilan masyarakat dalam mengolah jerami padi menjadi pupuk organik sekaligus membuka peluang ekonomi baru. Metode kegiatan meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan teknis, praktik langsung, pendampingan, dan evaluasi dengan pendekatan partisipatif. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang bahaya pembakaran jerami serta manfaat pupuk organik bagi tanah. Peserta berhasil memproduksi pupuk kompos dengan kualitas baik melalui metode sederhana berbasis dekomposer. Dari sisi ekonomi, kegiatan ini mampu menekan biaya penggunaan pupuk kimia sekaligus membuka peluang usaha pupuk organik dalam skala rumah tangga maupun kelompok tani. Selain itu, kegiatan ini memperkuat solidaritas sosial masyarakat karena dilakukan secara gotong royong, serta memberikan dampak positif terhadap lingkungan dengan berkurangnya praktik pembakaran jerami. Dengan demikian, kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan pengomposan limbah padi terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan, memperkuat kemandirian, dan menciptakan peluang usaha baru bagi masyarakat Desa Mekar Baru.
PENGARUH LITERASI DIGITAL PELAKU USAHA DAN KUALITAS LAYANAN TERHADAP DAYA SAING EKONOMI KREATIF DAERAH SUMATERA UTARA Hadi Suriono; Riy Dewantoro; Leni Kurnia Optari
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v9i1.5779

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Abstract : The creative economy has become a strategic sector in regional economic development in Indonesia, particularly in North Sumatra, which possesses abundant cultural wealth and creative potential. This study aims to analyze the influence of digital literacy of business actors and service quality on the competitiveness of the regional creative economy in North Sumatra. The research employs a quantitative approach using multiple regression analysis on 250 creative economy business actors in North Sumatra across 16 subsectors. Data were collected through surveys using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 26. The results show that digital literacy of business actors has a positive and significant effect on creative economy competitiveness (β = 0.456, p < 0.01), contributing 45.6% to competitiveness improvement. Service quality also has a positive and significant effect on creative economy competitiveness (β = 0.389, p < 0.01), contributing 38.9%. Simultaneously, digital literacy and service quality influence 72.3% of creative economy competitiveness in North Sumatra (R² = 0.723). These findings confirm that improving digital literacy through training programs and digital transformation, along with enhancing service quality of business actors, are key factors in increasing regional creative economy competitiveness. The practical implications of this research highlight the need for integrated policies among local government, educational institutions, and business actors in developing a competitive creative economy ecosystem through strengthening digital capacity and quality service standards. Keywords: Digital Literacy, Service Quality, Competitiveness, Creative Economy, North Sumatra, MSMEs Abstrak : Ekonomi kreatif telah menjadi sektor strategis dalam pembangunan ekonomi daerah di Indonesia, khususnya di Sumatera Utara yang memiliki kekayaan budaya dan potensi kreatif yang besar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh literasi digital pelaku usaha dan kualitas layanan terhadap daya saing ekonomi kreatif daerah Sumatera Utara. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik analisis regresi berganda terhadap 250 pelaku usaha ekonomi kreatif di Sumatera Utara yang tersebar di 16 subsektor. Data dikumpulkan melalui survei menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur dan dianalisis menggunakan SPSS versi 26. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi digital pelaku usaha berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap daya saing ekonomi kreatif (β = 0,456, p < 0,01), dengan kontribusi sebesar 45,6% terhadap peningkatan daya saing. Kualitas layanan juga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap daya saing ekonomi kreatif (β = 0,389, p < 0,01), dengan kontribusi sebesar 38,9%. Secara simultan, literasi digital dan kualitas layanan berpengaruh sebesar 72,3% terhadap daya saing ekonomi kreatif di Sumatera Utara (R² = 0,723). Temuan ini mengkonfirmasi bahwa peningkatan literasi digital melalui program pelatihan dan transformasi digital, serta peningkatan kualitas layanan pelaku usaha merupakan faktor kunci dalam meningkatkan daya saing ekonomi kreatif daerah. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah perlunya kebijakan terintegrasi antara pemerintah daerah, institusi pendidikan, dan pelaku usaha dalam mengembangkan ekosistem ekonomi kreatif yang berdaya saing melalui penguatan kapasitas digital dan standar layanan yang berkualitas. Kata Kunci: Literasi Digital, Kualitas Layanan, Daya Saing, Ekonomi Kreatif, Sumatera Utara, UMKM
PENGARUH FINANCIAL TEKNOLOGI, DIGITAL MARKETING, DAN LITERASI KEUANGAN DIGITAL TERHADAP KINERJA UMKM DI KABUPATEN BATU BARA Leni Kurnia Optari; Tri Andriani; Sariani
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SOCIAL RESEARCH Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Smart Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54314/jssr.v9i2.6340

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Abstract: This study aims to analyze the influence of Financial Technology (Fintech), Digital Marketing, and Digital Financial Literacy on the Performance of MSMEs in Batu Bara Regency, North Su-matra. A quantitative approach with a survey method was employed. The research population comprised all MSMEs registered at the Cooperative and MSME Office of Batu Bara Regency, totaling 3,847 business units. Samples were selected using simple random sampling based on the Slovin formula, yielding 362 respondents. Data were collected through structured question-naires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling – Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.0 software. Results indicate that: (1) Financial Technology has a positive and signif-icant effect on MSME Performance (β = 0.312; p < 0.05); (2) Digital Marketing has a positive and significant effect on MSME Performance (β = 0.287; p < 0.05); (3) Digital Financial Litera-cy has a positive and significant effect on MSME Performance (β = 0.341; p < 0.05). Simultane-ously, the three variables contributed 67.4% to the variation in MSME Performance (R² = 0.674). These findings imply that adoption of digital financial technology, optimization of digi-tal marketing strategies, and enhancement of digital financial literacy are key factors in improv-ing MSME performance and competitiveness in the digital transformation era.     Keywords: Financial Technology, Digital Marketing, Digital Financial Literacy, MSME Performance, Batu Bara Regency   Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Financial Teknologi (Fintech), Digital Marketing, dan Literasi Keuangan Digital terhadap Kinerja UMKM di Kabupaten Batu Bara, Sumatera Utara. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Popu-lasi penelitian adalah seluruh pelaku UMKM yang terdaftar di Dinas Koperasi dan UMKM Ka-bupaten Batu Bara berjumlah 3.847 unit usaha. Sampel dipilih menggunakan teknik simple random sampling berdasarkan rumus Slovin sehingga diperoleh 362 responden. Data dik-umpulkan melalui kuesioner terstruktur dan dianalisis menggunakan Structural Equation Mod-eling – Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) dengan bantuan software SmartPLS 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Financial Teknologi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan ter-hadap Kinerja UMKM (β = 0,312; p < 0,05); (2) Digital Marketing berpengaruh positif dan sig-nifikan terhadap Kinerja UMKM (β = 0,287; p < 0,05); (3) Literasi Keuangan Digital ber-pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja UMKM (β = 0,341; p < 0,05). Secara simultan, ketiga variabel berkontribusi sebesar 67,4% terhadap variasi Kinerja UMKM (R² = 0,674). Temuan ini mengimplikasikan bahwa adopsi teknologi keuangan digital, optimalisasi strategi pemasaran digital, dan peningkatan literasi keuangan digital merupakan faktor kunci dalam mendorong kinerja dan daya saing UMKM di era transformasi digital.     Kata Kunci: Financial Teknologi, Digital Marketing, Literasi Keuangan Digital, Kinerja UMKM, Kabupaten Batu Bara