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Escalate : Economics and Business Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30254213     DOI : https://doi.org/10.61536/escalate
Core Subject : Economy,
Escalate invites both empirical and theoretical articles that explore micro and macro phenomena. The journals publication scope encompasses a wide array of domains, including macro and micro economics, business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, finance and accounting studies, human resource management, marketing, organizational behavior, organizational theory, and research methods.
Articles 358 Documents
The Effect of Total Asset Turnover (TATO) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) on Return on Assets (ROA) in Transportation and Logistics Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2022-2025 Muhammad Syahrul Indrianto; Muhammad Whenda Langgeng Shalahiar; Moh. Zusfi Wahyu Finansah; Yuni Sukandani
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): Escalate: Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.640

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This study aims to analyze the effect of Total Asset Turnover (TATO) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) on Return on Assets (ROA) in transportation and logistics companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2022–2025 period. This study uses a quantitative method with an associative causal approach. The population consisted of seven transportation and logistics companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, with saturated sampling used to select all companies as the research sample. Secondary data were obtained from annual financial reports and analyzed using multiple linear regression, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing with SPSS. The results showed that TATO and DER partially had a significant effect on ROA. Simultaneously, TATO and DER had a significant effect on ROA in transportation and logistics companies during the 2022–2025 period
The Effect of Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage, and Reference Coal Price (HBA) on Company Value in Coal Mining Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the Period 2023–2025 Sugeng Ludiyono; Ahmad Widyan Albajili
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): Escalate: Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.641

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This study aims to analyze the effect of profitability, liquidity, leverage, and the Reference Coal Price (HBA) on firm value in coal mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2023–2025 period. The study uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory design. The data used are secondary data from audited annual financial reports obtained through the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), IDN Financials, and official government publications related to the Reference Coal Price. The research sample consisted of 15 coal mining companies selected using a purposive sampling technique with a total of 45 panel data observations. Firm value was measured using Price to Book Value (PBV), profitability using Return on Assets (ROA), liquidity using the Current Ratio (CR), and leverage using the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER). Data analysis was performed using panel data regression with the help of EViews software. The results show that profitability, liquidity, and leverage have a positive and significant effect on firm value, while the Reference Coal Price has a negative and insignificant effect on firm value. Simultaneously, all independent variables have a significant effect on firm value. This study concludes that profitability, liquidity, and good capital structure management can increase investor confidence and the value of coal mining companies.
The Effect of Workload, Work Environment and Work Motivation on Warehouse Employee Performance in PT. Rajeta Mustika Abadi (RASKA) Palembang Nur Farde Putri Utami; Ima Andriyani; Rudi Chairudin; Dian Yulistarini
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.645

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Employee performance is an important factor in supporting the success of company operations, especially in the warehousing department which has high-demand work activities. This study aims to analyze the effect of workload, work environment, and work motivation on the performance of warehouse employees at PT. Rajeta Mustika Abadi (RASKA) Palembang. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population was 44 warehouse employees and the entire population was sampled through a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) using SmartPLS. The results showed that workload had a negative and significant effect on employee performance, while work environment and work motivation had a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The research model was able to explain 77.5% of the variation in employee performance. It can be concluded that improving employee performance can be achieved through proportional workload management, creating a conducive work environment, and increasing work motivation as the factors that have the most dominant influence.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for MSME Development Strategies; A Case Study of the Bakso Meletup MSME Dinda Sabila Salwa; Paisal; Andriansyah Bari
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): Escalate: Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i01.647

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This study aims to analyze the competitive environment and formulate development strategies for the Bakso Meletup micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) using Porter’s Five Forces framework. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with informants selected purposively, including the business owner, employees, suppliers, and consumers. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed descriptively. The findings indicate that rivalry among existing competitors is high, driven by the large number of similar culinary businesses in Palembang. The threat of substitute products is also high, as consumers can easily access alternatives such as chicken noodles, seblak, cilok, and cimol at relatively lower prices. Buyer bargaining power is moderate, because consumers can switch to cheaper alternatives, although Bakso Meletup’s distinctive menu and bulk-purchase options help maintain customer interest. Supplier bargaining power is high, primarily because the business depends on a single supplier for its main raw material, beef, giving the supplier considerable influence over raw material prices. Based on these findings, the recommended strategies include strengthening product differentiation, improving service quality, optimizing digital marketing, building customer loyalty, and developing alternative supplier relationships to support business competitiveness and sustainability
The Effect of Service, Workload, and Motivation on Employee Performance at PT Pegadaian Kenten Branch Palembang Yurisa Fadhilah Rizky; Ima Andriyani; Nur Effen; Agustina Marzuki
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): Escalate: Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.649

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This study aims to analyze the effect of Total Asset Turnover (TATO) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER) on Return on Assets (ROA) in transportation and logistics companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2022–2025 period. This study uses a quantitative method with an associative causal approach. The population consisted of seven transportation and logistics companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, with saturated sampling used to select all companies as the research sample. Secondary data were obtained from annual financial reports and analyzed using multiple linear regression, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing with SPSS. The results showed that TATO and DER partially had a significant effect on ROA. Simultaneously, TATO and DER had a significant effect on ROA in transportation and logistics companies during the 2022–2025 period
The Influence of Price and Product Quality on Purchasing Decisions of Thrift Store Clothing in Ujungbatu District Tika Wulandari; Putri Maurisni; Tiara Rocmawati
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): Escalate: Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i01.650

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This study aims to determine and analyze the influence of price and product quality on purchasing decisions of thrift store clothing in Ujungbatu District. The growing development of thrift store businesses has made price and product quality important factors that influence consumers' purchasing decisions. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the extent to which these two variables affect purchasing decisions. This research employed a quantitative research method. The population of this study consisted of consumers who had purchased thrift store clothing in Ujungbatu District. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination (R²). The results showed that, partially, price has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions of thrift store clothing in Ujungbatu District. Product quality also has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Simultaneously, price and product quality have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions of thrift store clothing in Ujungbatu District. The coefficient of determination (R²) indicates that price and product quality explain 52.9% of the variation in purchasing decisions, while the remaining 47.1% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.
The Effect of Inflation and the Rupiah Exchange Rate on the Composite Stock Price Index for the 2013–2024 Period Gusti Ayu Nyoman Regina Reswari; Yeti Kusmawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.652

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The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of inflation and the Rupiah exchange rate on the Composite Stock Price Index. The method used is a quantitative method. The sampling technique used in this study is saturated sampling. The sample used in this study is inflation data, the rupiah exchange rate, and the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) for the period 2013–2024 obtained from Bank Indonesia and Yahoo Finance. Data analysis uses classical assumption tests, regression analysis, correlation coefficients, determination coefficients and hypothesis tests. The results of this study are that inflation has no significant positive effect on the Composite Stock Price Index with a determination value or contribution of 0.282 or 28.2%. and the hypothesis test obtained t count < t table or (-1.984 < 2.228). The Rupiah exchange rate has a positive and significant effect on the Composite Stock Price Index with a determination coefficient or contribution of 0.669 or 66.9% and the hypothesis test obtained t count > t table or (4.501 > 2.228). Inflation and the rupiah exchange rate have a positive and significant effect on the composite stock price index with a regression equation of Y = -2623.251 – 19.237X1 + 618X2. The coefficient of determination is 0.671 or 67.1% while the remaining 32.9% is influenced by other factors. The hypothesis test obtained a calculated f value > f table or (9.174 > 4.260). Thus, there is a significant influence between inflation and the rupiah exchange rate on the composite stock price index.
Business Development Strategy at Momon Wedding Organizer Siti Sarah Karomah; Heri Setiawan; Dewi Fadila
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.663

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the wedding organizer sector are facing increasingly fierce competition, necessitating business development strategies that can improve competitiveness and business sustainability. This study aims to analyse business development strategies using SWOT and Business Model Canvas. The study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The main informant was the business owner, while the research respondents consisted of 20 employees selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through interviews, observations, documentation, and questionnaires, then analyzed descriptively using the IFAS, EFAS, SWOT, and Business Model Canvas matrices. The results showed that Momon Wedding Organizer has strong internal conditions with an IFAS score of 3.09 and supportive external conditions with an EFAS score of 2.96, placing it in Quadrant I, which recommends an aggressive growth strategy. The Business Model Canvas analysis showed that strengthening digital marketing, developing an online portfolio, digitizing administration, and expanding partnerships are priority business development strategies. This study concluded that the integration of SWOT analysis and Business Model Canvas can produce a comprehensive business development strategy to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of Momon Wedding Organizer.
The Influence of Trust and Customer Relationships on Purchase Loyalty at PT Lautan Dewa Energy Surabaya Prince William Christopher Vincent Robert; Is Fadhillah; Rini Novianti
Escalate : Economics and Business Journal Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Escalate : Economics and Business Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i3.667

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Purchase loyalty is an important aspect for fuel distribution companies in maintaining business relationships with customers. This study aims to analyze the effect of trust and customer relationships on purchase loyalty at PT Lautan Dewa Energy Surabaya. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population consisted of 70 customers and all were used as samples through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a four-level Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS through descriptive tests, validity, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, t-test, and correlation and determination coefficients. The results showed that trust had a positive and significant effect on purchase loyalty with a coefficient of 0.383 and a significance of 0.005. Customer relationships also had a positive and significant effect with a coefficient of 0.379 and a significance of 0.026. The R Square value of 0.589 indicates that both variables explain 58.9% of the variation in purchase loyalty. In conclusion, increasing trust and customer relationships can strengthen the purchase loyalty of PT Lautan Dewa Energy Surabaya customers.
The Influence of Work Discipline and Time Management on Employee Productivity at Mie Gacoan, Palopo City Dewi Hardianti Sahabuddin; Yusfi Tsabita Nanda Yusuf; Delon; Dion Sareang; Valentin
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61536/escalate.v4i02.668

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Employee productivity is an important aspect in supporting the operational effectiveness of food service companies that have high work activity. This study aims to analyze the effect of work discipline and time management on employee productivity at Mie Gacoan, Palopo City. The study uses a quantitative approach supported by qualitative data. The population and sample of the study amounted to 50 employees. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation with a five-point Likert scale questionnaire as the main instrument. Data analysis includes descriptive analysis, validity test, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. The results of the study indicate that work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee productivity with a coefficient of 0.932 and a significance of 0.000. Time management also has a positive and significant effect with a coefficient of 0.756 and a significance of 0.000. Simultaneously, both variables have a significant effect with an R Square of 0.881. In conclusion, improving work discipline and time management can support increased employee productivity.