Global Academy of Business Studies, published by Goodwood Publishing, is an online, peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal that publishes high-quality, critical, and original research in the field of business and management. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to present innovative ideas, empirical findings, and theoretical contributions that advance both the understanding and practice of business.
Published
2025-09-11
Articles
Analysis of income levels and factors influencing the sale of indigenous Papuan vegetables in Sentani Pharaa Market, Jayapura District
Purpose: This study investigates the factors influencing the income of indigenous Papuan vendors at Pharaa Sentani market, Jayapura Regency, in line with Law No. 21 of 2001 on Special Autonomy, which seeks to improve Papuan welfare through economic empowerment.
Methodology: A quantitative approach was applied using multiple linear regression analysis. Primary data were collected from 49 vendor respondents through questionnaires. The independent variables analyzed include business capital, length of business, working hours, and education.
Results: The analysis shows that business capital, length of business, and education have a significant positive effect on income, contributing 8%, 12.5%, and 30.5%, respectively. Meanwhile, working hours did not significantly influence income, accounting for only 5.8%. Together, the four variables explain 46.8% of income variation, while 53.2% is affected by external factors such as market conditions, social networks, and product quality.
Conclusion: The findings highlight that education and business capital are the most decisive factors for income growth. Longer working hours and years in business alone are insufficient without adequate capital and knowledge.
Limitations: The study is limited to 49 respondents from one market, which may restrict generalization. Other factors such as cultural norms and supply chain constraints were not considered.
Contribution: This research adds to the literature on indigenous economic empowerment and provides recommendations for policymakers to enhance access to education, training, capital, and market infrastructure for Papuan vendors.
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SintaImplementation of service marketing strategies to improve donor experience and loyalty on the Infak.id platform
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the underlying factors contributing to the relatively low number of repeat donors on the Infak.id platform, which has constrained growth in donation activities. It also seeks to map possible business improvisations and propose service marketing strategies to address these challenges and enhance the platform’s long-term performance.
Research Methodology: A quantitative approach was adopted, utilizing tools such as Canva Persona, Customer Journey Mapping, and Service Marketing Design. These methods were employed to investigate donor behavior, analyze user experiences across various touchpoints, and identify service gaps that may hinder repeat donations. Data were collected through surveys and processed using descriptive statistical techniques to highlight key patterns and donor pain points.
Results: The findings indicate that donors encounter less engaging experiences, particularly in the final stages of interaction with the platform. Although overall satisfaction rates remain high, limited post-donation engagement significantly reduces intentions to donate again. This suggests the need for improvements not only in the donation process but also in maintaining meaningful relationships after transactions.
Conclusions: Enhancing donor experience through optimizing business process flows, introducing features such as donation reminders and auto-debit systems, and improving transparency in fund reporting is essential to strengthen engagement and loyalty. These strategies are expected to increase repeat donations and improve financial sustainability.
Limitations: This study focused on a single platform and relied mainly on quantitative data, potentially overlooking deeper qualitative donor motivations.
Contribution: This study provides a practical framework for applying service marketing strategies to digital philanthropic platforms, offering insights to improve user experience, satisfaction, and loyalty.
Pages: 19-32
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The effect of financial inclusion on poverty rate in Sumatra Island
Purpose: This study examines the effects of financial inclusion and inflation on poverty reduction across ten provinces on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, from 2017 to 2023. Despite Indonesia’s significant economic progress in recent decades, poverty and inequality remain persistent challenges, particularly in Sumatra, where disparities in access to resources and opportunities continue to exist.
Research Methodology: A quantitative approach was employed using panel data from ten provinces in Sumatra. Regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the Financial Inclusion Index (IKK), inflation, and poverty rate.
Results: The findings reveal that the Financial Inclusion Index (IKK) has a significant negative effect on poverty, indicating that increased access to financial services helps reduce poverty levels. Inflation also shows a significant negative effect, suggesting that controlled inflation within a stable range may strengthen household purchasing power and mitigate poverty.
Conclusions: Enhanced financial inclusion effectively reduces poverty by facilitating access to credit, savings, and other financial services that empower local communities. Stable inflation management contributes to a predictable economic environment conducive to poverty alleviation.
Limitations: This study is limited to Sumatra and excludes other socioeconomic factors such as education, employment, and government assistance programs that may influence poverty levels.
Contribution: The study provides empirical evidence of the regional effects of financial inclusion and inflation on poverty, emphasizing the importance of localized economic policy and consistent monitoring to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.
An analytical approach to the accounting of settlement lands: A case study of Mirishkor District
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the legal, technical, and organizational aspects of accounting for settlement lands in the Mirishkor district. It focuses on how settlement lands are classified, distributed, and managed, while also identifying the current challenges in maintaining accurate and reliable land records that support sustainable development.
Research Methodology: This study applied a combination of geostatistical analysis, geospatial object mapping, remote sensing, cartographic tools, and algorithmic approaches. These methods are employed to evaluate patterns of land-use distribution, monitor settlement expansion, and propose improvements to land accounting systems.
Results: The results show that the Mirishkor district consists of 16,359 household plots with a total of 4,494 ha, averaging 0.27 ha per plot. Of this area, 797 hectares are occupied by residential buildings. The findings reveal significant pressure on land allocation and highlight the need for more accurate monitoring and systematic classification of settlement land.
Conclusions: This study concludes that adopting a unified geospatial cadastral system, updating the address registry, and digitizing land accounting processes will improve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in land management.
Limitations: This research is limited to the Mirishkor district; thus, the findings cannot be generalized to other regions with different demographic, geographic, or legal conditions. Furthermore, reliance on cadastral and statistical data may not capture informal or rapidly changing settlement patterns in these areas.
Pages: 51-62
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The influence of regulation, planning and controlling on financial management performance through competence as an intervening variable in Regional Apparatus Organizations in the district of Karimun
Purpose: This study aims to provide empirical evidence of the effects of regulation, planning, and control on financial management performance, with competency serving as a mediator.
Research Methodology: The population of this study was 122 Financial Management Employees in the OPD Mandatory Basic Services of Karimun Regency, and all population elements were used as respondents using the census sampling technique. The data analysis method used was SEM-PLS with Smart-PLS software version 3.0.
Results: Regulation and control had a positive but insignificant impact on financial management performance, whereas they significantly affected competence. Planning positively and significantly influenced both financial management performance and financial competence. Competence mediated the effect of planning on performance but did not mediate the impact of regulation and control.
Conclusions: Although regulation and control positively influence competence, they do not directly affect financial management performance. Planning significantly enhances both performance and competence, with competence mediating the impact of planning.
Limitations: The study is limited to the financial management employees of Karimun Regency; therefore, its findings may not be generalizable to other regions. Second, the study utilized cross-sectional data, which restricts causal inferences.
Contribution: This study deepens the understanding of how regulation, planning, and control impact financial management performance and highlights the mediating role of competence in government organizations’ financial management performance.
