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Balance: Jurnal Ekonomi
ISSN : 18582192     EISSN : 26865467     DOI : 10.26618/jeb
Core Subject : Economy,
Balance: Jurnal Ekonomi has p-ISSN 1858-2192 and e-ISSN 2686-5467 published by the Development Economics Study Program of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, this journal publishes research articles in the field of Economics. This journal publishes research studies that use various qualitative and/or quantitative methods and approaches in the field of Economics. This journal aims to develop concepts, theories, perspectives, paradigms, and methodologies in the scope of Economics published twice a year, namely June and December. The scope of Balance: Journal of Economics covers Economics and Development, Economic Behavior, Islamic Economic System, International Economy as well as applied sciences of Statistical Economics, Macro and Micro. Article submissions are made using the Balance: Jurnal Ekonomi template accompanied by supporting documents in the form of: a statement of authorship, ethics, and a copyright statement, which can be downloaded on the main page of the Balance: Jurnal Ekonomi website. Balance: Jurnal Ekonomi has been single-reviewed by peer reviewers. The decision to accept or not accept scientific articles in this journal is the right of the Editorial Board based on recommendations from peer reviewers.
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Analysis of the Influence of Technology, Infrastructure and the Democratic System on Unemployment in Indonesia Arsyad, Rahmat; Anwar, Anas Iswanto; Lenas, Meldilianus Nabas J.; Bahasoan, Awal Nopriyanto
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13259

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This study aims to analyze the effect of Technology, Infrastructure, and the Democratic System on Indonesia's unemployment from 2011-2021. The independent variables in this study are technology, infrastructure, and democratic systems, while the dependent variable is unemployment. This research is a correlational study with a quantitative approach. The data used in this study is secondary data obtained from the publication of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS). The research sample was taken by using the purposive sampling method. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS application. The research results show that technology and infrastructure variables significantly positively affect unemployment. Meanwhile, the democratic system variable has no significant effect on unemployment in Indonesia
Du Pont System Analysis In Measuring Financial Performance In Pt. Source Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Alfamart) Jariah, Aenun; Pratiwi, Aliah
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13261

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This research analyzes the financial performance of PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk using Du Pont System Analysis on financial report data from 2012 to 2021. The results of the analysis show that Net Profit Margin (NPM) is below industry standards, while Total Assets Turn Over (TATO) shows good performance with a value of above standard. Return On Investment (ROI) and Equity Multiplier (EM) tend to be below industry standards, while Du Pont's Return On Equity (ROE) shows excellent performance. Statistical tests with SPSS validate these findings, showing that NPM, ROI, and EM are below standard, while Du Pont's TATO and ROE are at a good level. The main conclusion of this research is that PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk has good efficiency in asset use, but needs to improve net profit margins, investment management and equity management to ensure higher profitability. Suggestions for companies include further evaluation of financial variables that require special attention, improving strategies to attract new investors, and implementing measures that can improve overall financial performance. These findings can be a guide for PT. Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk to take the necessary actions to improve its financial performance and maintain its position in the market. Thus, this research provides a contribution to stakeholders and future researchers who are interested in analyzing the financial performance of retail companies such as PT. Source Alfaria Trijaya Tbk.
The Influence of Brand Experience, Perceived Value, Brand Personality, Brand Image, Product Quality and Service Quality on Brand Loyalty with Brand Trust as a Mediating Variable Celyn, Joy; Hasan, Golan
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13262

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This research was conducted with the aim of proving brand experience, perceived value, brand personality, brand image, product quality and service quality on brand loyalty with brand trust as a mediating variable among brand cellphone users in the city of Batam. The population in this research are Batam people who use smartphones. The purposive sampling method was used to collect samples by taking samples based on certain considerations, namely respondents who used smartphones. The smartphone brand is currently held by several brands, namely Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, Realme, Vivo, iPhone, and others. There are 35 questions in this research, so the minimum sample size required is 35 x 10 = 350 samples. Data was processed using the Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) 3.0 program. The results of this research show that the independent variable for the brand trust mediation variable is 0.553, which means that the independent variable can explain 55.3% of the mediation variable, while 44.7% is explained by other variables. The independent variable can explain the dependent variable as much as 80.3%. Meanwhile, 19.7% is explained by other variables. The results of the quality index are declared large because the GOF value is greater than 0.36.
Market Levy Contribution to Local Revenue for the City of Bukittinggi in 2018-2022 Cindy, Cindy; Lukman, Lukman; Weriantoni, Weriantoni; Saibah, Bintang Rizky Abdullah Majo
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13263

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This research is motivated by the importance of market fees for increasing local revenue (PAD). And also for the last 10 years, in 2022 it archieved its highest income of 114 billion. One of the government’s efforts to increase revenue is by collecting market fees. The purpose of this research is to find out how big the contribution of market levies is to Local Own Revenue and find out the development of market levies in city of Bukittinggi. The type of research used in this study is a quantitative approach. The type of data used is secondary data. Meanwhile, the research location is the City of Bukittinggi Revenue Section Finance Agency and the Office of Cooperatives, SMEs and Trade of the City of Bukittinggi. The contribution of market levies to the Regional Original Revenue of the City of Bukittinggi in 2018-2022 includes the very low contribution criteria, where the contribution is less than 10%. With the highest contribution rate of 1.72% which occurred in 2019 and the lowest contribution in 2020 with a contribution of 1.06%. In addition, the prospect of receiving market levies is a trend (development) that tends to be positive. In the next year, namely 2023, the receipt of market levies has the potential to increase, but the increase will not to be sharp increase, thus affecting the trend of market levies in recent years will come.
The Influence of Competency and Compensation on Employee Performance at PT. Berkah Bersama Gemilang Outlet Hertasning Branch Andardinata, Ady; Alimuddin, Muhammad Ilham; Pratiwi, Ayu
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13264

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This research aims to analyze the influence of competency and compensation on employee performance at PT. Berkah Bersama Gemilang Outlet Hertasning Branch. The research method uses qualitative and quantitative data, with descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression. The research results show that competency and compensation have a positive and significant influence on employee performance in the branch. Competency, as a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes, helps improve employee performance. Fair and appropriate compensation, including salary and bonuses, also has a positive impact on performance.Through regression testing, it was found that competence and compensation together contributed positively to employee performance. Statistical analysis shows that the coefficient of determination reaches 80.6%, indicating that competence and compensation explain variations in employee performance of that magnitude. The F test also shows the joint significance of the two independent variables on the dependent variable.These findings are in line with related theories, supporting the view that increasing competence and providing fair compensation can increase employee morale. Therefore, companies are advised to continue to improve employee competency and ensure a compensation system that is transparent and in line with performance contributions. This research contributes to the understanding of the factors that influence employee performance in certain industries, as well as providing a basis for the development of more effective human resource management policies.
Balanced Scorecard Analysis as A Performance Measurement Tool PT Japfa Makassar Fausiah, Rafika; Samsuri, Samsuri; Wijaya, Hasrul; Ramli, Muh.
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13265

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Performance appraisal plays an important role in the business world, because with the performance appraisal it can detect weaknesses or deficiencies that still exist in the company, for further improvements in the future. This study aims to determine how the implementation of performance measurement of PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia using the concept of the Balanced Scorecard. The research was conducted at PT. Japfa Makassar which is located in the industrial area of Makassar. The population of this study is all company information related to measuring performance with the Balanced Scorecard approach. In this study, to determine the financial performance of the population there is a financial report, in terms of customers the population is all customers of PT. Japfa Makassar, to determine the performance from the perspective of growth and learning the population is all employees of PT. Japfa Makassar, for measuring performance from the perspective of the internal business population, there are operating activities of PT. Japfa Makassar. The number of samples taken respectively is 50 respondents for employees and 50 respondents for customers. The results show that performance appraisal using the balanced scorecard method can determine the company's success not only from an internal perspective, in this case, a financial perspective, but also from all aspects, be it financial, process, growth, and customer aspects
Analysis of Factors That Influence the Income of Gambir Farmers in Nagari Simpang Kapuak, Mungka District Rahmadani, Novita; Anwar, Syaiful; Pratiwi, Resi; Weriantoni, Weriantoni
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13266

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Gambir is a kind of dried sap leaf extracted from the crushed leaves and young twigs of the gambier plant. In Indonesia it is generally used for betel nut and medicine. This study aims to determine the effect of capital, labor and price variables on the income of gambir farmers in Nagari Simpang Kapuak, Mungka District. The type of research used is by using the field research method (field research), namely research carried out by going down to the field / research location. Data collection was carried out by means of interviews, questionnaires and direct observation. The sample used was 50 gambier farmers using a sample collection technique by direct field survey or census. The analytical method used multiple linear regression. The results showed that the capital variable had a positive and significant effect on the income of gambir farmers in Nagari Simpang Kapuak with a t-count sig. 0.000 <0.005. price variable with a sig t-count value, 0.522 > 0.005. This means that the labor and price variables have no positive and significant effect on the income of gambier farmers in Nagari Simpang Kapuak, Mungka District, Fifty City District.
Analysis of Solvency Ratio, Activity Ratio and Liquidity Ratio In PT. Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, Tbk Sari, Linda; Pratiwi, Aliah
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13267

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This study aims to determine the solvency ratio, activity ratio, and liquidity ratio at PT. Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, Tbk. This research uses descriptive research type. The research instrument used in this study is a list of tables containing data on total debt, total assets, total equity, current assets, current liabilities, sales, inventories, and accounts receivable at PT. Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, Tbk. The population used in this study is the financial statements of PT. Indocement Tunggal Perkasa, Tbk in the form of a balance sheet and income statement since being listed on the IDX from 1989 to 2021, namely for 32 years. The sample in this study is the balance sheet and profit and loss statements of PT. Indocement Tungal Perkasa, Tbk for 10 years, from 2012 to 2021. The sampling technique used in this study was a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques using documentation and literature study. The data analysis technique used is the analysis of the solvency ratio per component as measured by the debt to asset ratio and the debt to equity ratio, the activity ratio as measured by inventory turnover and accounts receivable turnover, the liquidity ratio as measured by the current ratio and quick ratio, as well as one party t test (t-test one sample). The results showed that the solvency ratio as measured by the debt to asset ratio and the debt to equity ratio, the activity ratio as measured by inventory turnover and accounts receivable turnover, the liquidity ratio as measured by the current ratio and the quick ratio were in a good predicate.
Factors That Influence the Income of Shallot Farmers in Tampo Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency Jam'an, Andi; Asdar, Asdar; Idrus, Muhammad Ikram; Kismawati, Kismawati
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13268

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This study aims to determine the effect of land area, production, price on the income of shallot farmers in Tampo Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency. This study uses a type of quantitative research. The research data were obtained from distributing questionnaires (primary) and several observations and direct interviews with related parties, namely farmers in Tampo Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that production and prices simultaneously had a significant effect on the income of farmers in Batu Noni Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency. Partially, it shows that land area has a positive and significant effect on shallot farmer income, production has a positive and significant effect on shallot farmer income and price has a positive and significant effect on shallot farmer income in Tampo Village, Anggeraja District, Enrekang Regency
The Influence of Leadership Style, Work Culture and Work Environment on the Performance of Parepare City Employees Ali, Rustan; Umar, Fahruddin; Nur, Irawati
Jurnal Ekonomi Balance Vol. 19 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/jeb.v19i2.13270

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The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze how much influence Leadership Style, Work Culture and Work Environment have on the Performance of Parepare City Employees. The analytical method used in this research is the method of observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation, the sample determination method used is the saturated sampling method of 83 samples. The analysis method used is the multiple linear analysis method (multi linear regression). The results of the research show that partially influencing the performance of Parepare City Employees, Leadership Style (X1) with a calculated t value of 3.275 > t table 1.98896, a significant value of 0.000 < 0.05, as well as Work Culture (X2) partially influencing the value t count 4.005 > t-table 1.98896, significant value 0.000 < 0.05, but Work Environment (X3) has no effect and is not partially significant because the t count value is 0.605 < t table 1.98896, significant value 0.605 > 0, 05 on the Performance of Parepare City Employees.