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The purpose of this research is to analyze the effects of production and operational costs, capital structure and company growth on profitability. The method used in this research is quantitative method, data collection is performed by distributing questionnaires among employees of packaging industry. The population in this study are industrial employees in Jabodetabek whose numbers have not been identified with certainty. The questionnaire is distributed electronically using a simple random sampling technique. The results of the questionnaire returned are 180 respondents. Based on the results of data analysis, it is concluded that Capital structure has a significant effect on profitability. An increase in the capital structure variable will be followed by an increase in profitability and a decrease in variable capital structure will be followed by a decrease in profitability. Company growth has no significant effect on profitability. An increase in the company growth variable will not be followed by an increase in profitability and a decrease in variable company growth will not be followed by a decrease in profitability. Operational cost has a significant effect on profitability. An increase in the operational cost variable will be followed by an increase in profitability and a decrease in variable operational cost will be followed by a decrease in profitability. Production cost has no significant effect on profitability. An increase in the production cost variable will not be followed by an increase in profitability and a decrease in variable production cost will not be followed by a decrease in profitability.

Green work–life balance (GWLB) has emerged from sustainability and work–life balance (WLB) studies. The goal is to examine how GWLB policies benefit organisations. This focuses how individuals could reduce an organisation's environmental impact. The sustainability of green human resource management (GHRM) practices and human resource (HR) operations has changed significantly in recent years. HR are an organisation's most important assets. This study examines how GWLB and GHRM practices affect a corporate sustainability performance (CSP) and employee retention (ER) of UK's industrial companies. It also examines how organisational culture (OC) andgreen innovation (GI), affect these aspects. This study surveyed 450 operational supervisors in a variety of manufacturing firms in the UK. A self-administered survey using a scale was used to collect data. SPSS 26 and Smart PLS 4 analysed the data. According to research, GHRM practices and GWLB programs improve CSP and ER. The data also show that GI mediates the relationship between GHRM practices, ER, GWLB, and CSP. In the UK manufacturing industry, OC helps maintain a GWLB, ER, implement environmentally friendly HR practices, and achieve CSP goals. This study will methodologically, practically, and theoretically affect HR specialists, academics, and corporate leaders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research examines the intersection of disruptive technologies specifically blockchain, AI, and Big Data with corporate governance, synthesizing insights from a diverse range of scholarly works. This research employed a comprehensive literature review methodology. We sourced and analyzed scholarly articles and papers from prominent databases, focusing on key themes such as the impact of these technologies on corporate governance, potential benefits, and associated challenges. We investigate the implications of these technologies on corporate governance, scrutinizing potential benefits and associated challenges. Our findings reveal that blockchain, with its potential to enhance transparency and reduce information asymmetry, promises to transform accounting and auditing practices. Nevertheless, the successful integration of blockchain into mainstream financial systems necessitates addressing technical and regulatory challenges. AI's potential to augment decision-making capabilities offers opportunities for improved auditing efficiency, yet raises ethical concerns and implementation complexities. Lastly, Big Data presents opportunities for driving sustainable innovation and informed decision-making, while posing significant challenges concerning data privacy and security. This study's findings carry implications for practitioners, policy-makers, and academics alike, providing critical insights into the dynamic interplay between disruptive technologies and corporate governance. Future research may extend this work through empirical studies and comparative analyses across industries and regions.

Nowadays, the coffee shop industry has experienced significant growth and popularity in recent years. With the rise of coffee drinking culture and the increasing demand for coffee, coffee shops have become an important part of the urban landscape. This study examines the role of the marketing mix in enhancing better customer satisfaction services in the coffee shop industry. This research used the path analysis method with a quantitative approach. The sampling technique used was the purposive sampling method. The research data was collected by using a questionnaire with 320 respondents who had visited 9 coffee shops listed on the Indonesia Travel website. This formula used to calculate the number of respondents in this study uses a sample size of ten times the rule. This research analysis tool uses SEM-PLS. The result of this study shows that of the seven variables studied, the variables of price, location, promotion, personnel, and premises facilities had no significant effect, while the variables of service quality and service process significantly affected customer satisfaction with coffee shop services in Jakarta. The implication of this research is expected to help marketers develop more effective marketing strategies and focus on elements that impact customer satisfaction.

Rines is a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) which produces specialty snacks from the Mojokerto area, soybean chips. This study aims to examine internal and external factors influencing the business, and thus, provides an insight into the business’s current state to devise an effective strategic framework. Employing mixed method research, data are collected through interviews, literature reviews, and questionnaires administered to key decision-makers within the business. The analysis incorporates several analytical instruments, including the Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix, External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix, and Internal-External (IE) Matrix. The results of this research obtained that the IFE and EFE values were above the average, indicating that Rines had been able to control their internal and external factors. Then from IE matrix placing Rines in Quadrant I represents the category of growing and developing businesses (Grow and Build). The recommended strategies for Rines include intensive strategies and integrative strategies such as backward integration, forward integration, and horizontal integration.

This study evaluates the efficacy of digital influencers in brand endorsement through electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM). It probes the influence of perceived influence, brand engagement, and expected brand value on purchase intention and the potential moderation of these by gender roles. The study, analyzing responses from 197 participants via a Structural Equation Model (SEM) with SmartPLS, reveals interesting findings. The perceived influence is found to positively and significantly affect both brand engagement and expected brand value. However, brand engagement did not significantly affect expected brand value. Both brand engagement and expected brand value positively impacted purchase intention. However, perceived influence and gender interactions with brand engagement, perceived influence, and expected brand value do not significantly affect purchase intention. These findings can aid fashion industry companies in strategizing their collaborations with Instagram micro-influencers to enhance brand engagement, expected brand value, and purchase intention.

This study examines the roles of board composition, firm size, and earnings manipulation in determining firm value within the context of the LQ45 index, which comprises the 45 most liquid stocks in the Indonesian Stock Exchange. This study involves 45 companies listed in the LQ45 index. The number of samples in this study was 45 companies covering 5 years of data, so the overall number of observations was 225 company years. The findings reveal that independent commissioners and board size have significant positive effects on firm value, while the Corporate Governance Perception Index (CGPI) is not significant. Additionally, the study demonstrates that firm size significantly influences firm value. Earnings manipulation is found to mediate the relationship between corporate governance, firm size, and firm value. These results highlight the importance of board composition and firm size in creating value for stakeholders and emphasize the need to understand better and monitor earnings manipulation practices. The study offers valuable insights for investors, regulators, and policymakers in improving corporate governance and enhancing the integrity of financial markets.

To encourage technological and industrial innovation, nations worldwide implement "re-industrialization" and "manufacturing return." This study investigates the relationship between GDP growth, expenditure on research and development, and medium- to high-tech as a percentage of manufactured exports on technological innovation in Pakistan. We evaluated long-run and short-run causal relationships using the ARDL, bound-F test, and ECM regression. The study found a positive relationship between GDP growth and technological innovation in the short and long run. In the short run, with a one-year lag, the analysis reveals a positive and statistically significant relationship between technological innovation, medium-high-tech exports, and GDP growth. In the long run, R&D is positive and significant, while economic growth and technological innovation are positive but not statistically significant. There is a 0.38 percent chance that exogenous shocks will eventually lead to equilibrium in the long run. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended to allocate resources to research and development, promoting collaborative initiatives, ensuring intellectual property rights, and developing a skilled workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The quality of life (QoL) of workers during the Covid-19 pandemic is an important issue that must be considered. Unfortunately, research related to the QoL of workers during the Covid-19 pandemic for the non-health sector is still very limited. Moreover, no one has comprehensively investigated QoL involving not only the perceived threat of Covid-19, Covid-19-related workplace policy, and job insecurity but also digital literacy, perceived organizational support (POS) during Covid-19, quality culture, and safety culture. Therefore, to fill the gap in the literature, this study studied QoL by involving perceived threat of Covid-19, Covid-19 related workplace policy, job insecurity, digital literacy, POS, quality culture, and safety culture. Quantitative research method was carried out in this research. Data collection was conducted through an online survey. The research respondents were 181 non-health sector workers in Indonesia. SEM-PLS was used as an analytical tool. The results showed that QoL was directly and positively affected by POS and safety culture. In addition, QoL was also indirectly affected by Covid-19-related workplace policy, quality culture and safety culture by post. However, several factors, namely the perceived threat of Covid-19, job insecurity, and digital literacy did not have a significant effect on the QoL of non-health sector workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, this research also found that quality culture did not affect Covid-19 related workplace policy and job insecurity. The perceived threat of Covid-19 was not affected by the Covid-19-related workplace policy and safety culture. Job insecurity was affected by the perceived threat of Covid-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to evaluate the impacts of village fund allocations on economic empowerment and poverty reduction among low-income populations in Klungkung Regency, Bali. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study engaged 259 participants across 37 villages. Methods included observations, interviews, and in-depth interviews for data gathering. Analytical techniques encompassed descriptive statistics, mean difference tests, and path analysis. Key findings reveal that: (1) village funds significantly bolster economic empowerment for low-income groups; (2) while village funds alone do not directly reduce poverty levels, economic empowerment contributes to a marked decrease in poverty; (3) economic empowerment serves as a complete mediator in the relationship between village funds and poverty reduction; (4) the program's implementation exhibits strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats which collectively influence its effectiveness; (5) post-program poverty levels show a notable decline compared to pre-program figures. This study underscores the scarcity of research measuring community empowerment and poverty in relation to village funds, highlighting its potential as a policy-making reference. Contributing to regional economic development literature, this study supports the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an integrative analysis of village fund efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]