Determinants of the Small and Medium Enterprises Progress: A Case Study of SME Entrepreneurs in Manado, Indonesia

Rudy PRAMONO,L. W. SONDAKH,Innocentius BERNARTO,Juliana JULIANA,Agus PURWANTO 한국유통과학회 2021 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.8 No.1

The purpose of this study is to descriptively reveal the demographic and business profile and personal-entrepreneurial characteristics in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, and secondly to associate these profiles and characters to their business progress. A sample size of 21 respondents was drawn - selected from those who warmly welcomed the interviewers for an open-ended structured questionnaire. SPSS 24 has been employed to descriptively reveal the sample distribution according to demographic factors and business entities and to determine the dominant factors affecting the progress of the business by testing the hypothesis on the association of variables under study using specified statistical analytical tools, such as regression analysis, especially stepwise regression formula, between specified dependent variables and independent variables and /or between all variables. The stepwise regression analysis has enabled the researcher to determine which variables are the most important reflecting the personal characteristics theorized as “locus of control”: self-efficacy, needs for achievement, personal traits, and barriers to business progress The analysis reveals that the progress of business does have an association and is dependent on the source of capital and education, needs for achievement and locus of control.

Effect of pyrolysis sintering temperature on the electrical current delivery power of kaolin-carbon composites

Agus Edy Pramono,Sidiq Ruswanto,Nanik Indayaningsih 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2022 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.23 No.2

An investigation of engineered composites of kaolin and synthetic carbon has been conducted. The composite was developedfrom local kaolin materials from Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, and synthetic carbon from organic coconut coirwaste. The study is intended to determine the electrical conductivity properties of these engineering materials. Density valuesdue to the increase in sintering temperature are relatively the same and stable at adjacent values. The increase in pyrolysissintering temperature does not change porosity significantly; porosity that occurs in carbon-ceramic composites at eachcomposition ratio tends to be stable at adjacent values. The higher the sintering temperature, the higher the electric currentthat can flow in carbon ceramics. The micro-features contained in the composite bulk show porosity and cracks, anddisconnection of connectivity between the filler carbon powder.

Factors Affecting Start-up Behavior and Start-up Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

Cristoper Allen PRAMONO,Adler Haymans MANURUNG,Pantri HERIYATI,Wibowo KOSASIH 한국유통과학회 2021 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.8 No.4

The worldwide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has spread with alarming speed and. The economic damage is already evident and represents the largest economic shock the world has experienced in decades. This study analyzes the factors that influence behavior and its impact on start-up performance, through technology capabilities, technology development, organizational structure characteristics, and leadership technology. The mixed-method was used in this research to be applied to start-up companies in Jabodetabek with a population of 522 start-ups. Then the sample was selected through purposive sampling technique to obtain a sample of 187 start-ups. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire, then statistical analysis was carried out using Partial Least Square. There are ten variables used in the model as measured by the questionnaire. The results showed that the four factors (agility, entrepreneurship capability, business transformation, and opportunity) significantly influence start-up behavior. The results showed that the start-up behavior significantly influenced technology capabilities, technology development, organizational structure characteristics, and leadership technology. This study also found that start-up behavior had the greatest influence on organizational structure characteristics, partially affect start-up performance, but leadership technology does not have a significant effect on start-up performance.

Properties of wear rate and electrical conductivity of carbon ceramic composites

Agus Edy Pramono,Muhammad Zaki Nura,Johny Wahyuadi M. Soedarsono,Nanik Indayaningsih 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2019 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.20 No.1

Morphology, electrical conductivity, specific wear rates, and densities of carbon ceramic composites as a result of thedistribution of organic coconut coir powder in the organoclay matrix, and sintering temperature variations had beeninvestigated and studied. The raw material of matrix was tested with XRF and XRD. The higher the content of coconut coirpowder and the pyrolysis sintering temperature, the higher the electrical conductivity of the composite, and the lower thecomposite wear rate. This fabricated carbon ceramic composite is unique, the content of coco fiber powder, which turns intocarbon, decreases the wear rate, increases electrical conductivity, and produces an increasingly lightweight ceramic carboncomposite.

Effect of sintering temperature on the relationship of electrical conductivity and porosity characteristics of carbon ceramic composites

Agus Edy Pramono,Muhammad Zaki Nura,Johny Wahyuadi M. Soedarsono,Nanik Indayaningsih 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2019 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.20 No.4

Experimental research on carbon ceramic composites fabricated from carbon and organoclay had been conducted. Electrical conductivity, specific wear rate, density and porosity, morphology, SEM EDX, and XRD were studied. The higher the content of carbon powder, the higher the electrical conductivity produced. Likewise, the higher the sintering temperature of composite increases the electrical conductivity of carbon ceramic composite. The higher the carbon powder content reduces the composite wear rate. Carbon content can increase the hardness of carbon ceramic composites. Composite density tends to be relatively stable with increasing sintering temperature. Increasing the content of carbon powder has shown to reduce composite density. The composite is getting lighter. The higher the carbon content in the composite increases the percentage of porosity of carbon ceramic composites, but it can still increase the electrical conductivity. Generally, carbon ceramic composites contain macroporous.

Engineering of ceramic carbon composites made from coconut coir and organoclay for electrical and thermal conductive properties

Agus Edy Pramono,Mochamad Bayu Taufik Firdaus,Windrayo Ratriomasyo,Muhammad Zaki Nura,Johny Wahyuadi M. Soedarsono 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2017 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.18 No.10

Carbon ceramic composites of local materials from coconut coir waste with clay matrix or organoclay have been successfully fabricated. The composites have successfully demonstrated the thermal and electrical conductive properties. The research variables are composition ratio of 1 : 10, 2 : 10, and 3 : 10% weight, and sintering temperature of 800 o C, 900 o C and 1000 o C. The higher the content of the coconut coir powder the higher the electrical conductivity the composite produces. Likewise, the higher the composite sintering temperature, the higher the electrical conductivity of the composite. The electrical conductivity value of the optimal carbon ceramic composite is produced by composites with a composition ratio of 1:30, at a sintering temperature of 900 o C. The higher the carbon contents, the lower the thermal conductivity of composite. Increased pyrolysis sintering temperatures do not increase the thermal conductivity of composites. The optimum value of thermal conductivity is generated by carbon ceramic composites at a pyrolytic sintering temperature of 900 o C, at a ratio of 1 : 10. In general, increasing sintering temperature does not change the composite density. Composite density tends to be constant to increase sintering temperature. Increasing the content of coconut coir powder, which turns into carbon, is shown to decrease composite density.

Properties of ceramic fabricated of synthetic carbon and organoclay based on carbon particle size

Agus Edy Pramono,R. Sugeng Mulyono,R. Grenny Sudarmawan,Muhammad Zaki Nura,Haolia Rahman,Nanik Indayaningsih 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2020 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.21 No.4

The electrical and thermal conductivity properties of ceramics fabricated from carbon powder and clay have been studied. Thisstudy was designed by varying the particle size of carbon powders of mesh 150; 200; 250; 300; 350, with a carbon-organoclayratio of 30: 70% by weight, 200 bar compacting, and sintering of 950; 1000; 1050 °C. Electrical conductivity, thermalconductivity, specific wear rate, density/porosity, and ceramic morphology have been studied. The thermal conductivity followsthe tendency of electrical conductivity, because of the effect of carbon particle size. Increased sintering temperatures tend todecrease wear resistance. The smaller the particle size of carbon powder, it tends to increase the wear rate and the density ofcarbon-ceramic experiences relatively small changes. Porosity tends to follow density, even though the size of carbon particlesgets smaller. The occurrence of porous and cracking is more due to the irregular shape of carbon and matrix particles.

Technology Acceptance Model of Financial Technology in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in Indonesia

PURNAMASARI, Pupung,PRAMONO, Irena Paramita,HARYATININGSIH, Ria,ISMAIL, Shahifol Arbi,SHAFIE, Rohami Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.10

Seeing the existence of MSME needs that have still not been met although this sector is undeniably important in Indonesian economy, changes in community behaviour and the intensity of the use of technology in the community, financial technology (fintech) has a lot of potentials to become a part of the solution of the problem commonly faced by MSMEs. Therefore this research needs to be done to observe the potential of fintech in integrating MSMEs in terms of the application of technology and knowledge from the community related to fintech. By using Technology Acceptance Model, this research tries to understand the determinant factors of the fintech application used by MSME. Based on the research framework and model, path analysis method used in this research. This research uses primary data gathered by the questioner, which was distributed to MSME. From the analysis conducted, we can conclude that the external factors tested in this research could have an effect on the behaviour intention through perceived usefulness in MSME practice of financial technology. Large variation in MSME educational background, busineess age and size would become a challenge in promoting fintech application, therefore this finding suggests that fintech should be promoted by highlighting what benefits can be obtained by using fintech application.

Adaptation Strategy of Tourism Industry Stakeholders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Indonesia

Yustisia KRISTIANA,Rudy PRAMONO,Reagan BRIAN 한국유통과학회 2021 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.8 No.4

The objectives of this study are (1) to describe the changes in the tourism industry that have occurred due to COVID-19; (2) explain the adaptation strategies of tourism industry stakeholders to maintain the resilience of Tanjung Puting tourism destination during the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) explain the government’s strategy in supporting tourism industry stakeholders to maintain the sustainability of Tanjung Puting tourism destinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is qualitative research; data was collected through in-depth interviews and the collection of published documents or information related to the Tanjung Puting tourism destination. The data analysis technique used in this study was interactive analysis. The results of the study found that the COVID-19 pandemic caused the tourism industry to experience dormancy, tourism stakeholders who lost income, switched to other sectors and looked for other alternative jobs. Tourism workers are currently doing jobs outside the tourism sector to survive, but when tourism is running normally, will return to their main jobs. The strategy undertaken by the government is to build resilience at the meso level, focusing on tourism destinations. The findings of this study suggest that tourism industry players are required to be creative and innovative in facing this pandemic.

The Impact of Ownership Structure and Audit Quality on Carbon Emission Disclosure: An Empirical Study from Indonesia

Bahagia TARIGAN,Agus Joko PRAMONO,Rusmin RUSMIN,Emita Wahyu ASTAMI 한국유통과학회 2022 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.9 No.4

This study investigates the impact of ownership structures and audit quality on carbon emission disclosure. It also examines how audit quality affects the relationship between ownership structures and carbon emission disclosure. This research includes 106 standalone sustainability reports from non-financial companies that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2015 and 2018. Our findings show that family and concentrated ownerships convey less information about carbon emissions. Our results fail to demonstrate that disclosure of carbon emissions could be a corporation’s approach to respond to stakeholder pressure and public visibility and to provide legitimacy for its existence. We also find a positive and significant association between high-quality (Big4) auditors and carbon emission performance. Our further result suggests that Big4 auditors seem to compromise their high standard quality on auditing family and concentrated ownership firms. They fail to influence their family and concentrated ownership clients to be socially responsible. Policymakers should support the existence of Big4 auditors as a driver of carbon emission performance. Top management should be proactive to tackle carbon emission issues by adopting stakeholder-driven mechanisms and establishing legitimacy with society. Nevertheless, the involvement of family and highly concentrated shareholders in decision-making processes and information disclosure should not be encouraged.