Technical efficiency of rice farming in Aceh Province, Indonesia

This study measures the technical efficiency of rice farming in Aceh Province, Indonesia. A sample of 5,351 households from the 2017 Household Farming Cost Structure Survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics of Aceh Province, Indonesia were gathered and analysed using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Three inputs (i.e., number of labour working days, fertilizer, and seeds) and one output (i.e., number of rice harvest) were used to measure the technical efficiency of rice farming in the province. The study recorded a very low average level of technical efficiency either using a Constant Return to Scale (CRS) or a Variable Return to Scale (VRS) approaches. Two inputs were found not optimal for rice farming activities, namely the number of labour working days and the use of fertilizers, while the use of seeds was found optimal. The study suggests that the farmers should use fertilizers proportionately to the land area. The use of agricultural technology should be intensified to minimize the use of excess labour to reduce wage spending.

The Determinants of Tourists’ Intention to Visit Halal Tourism Destinations in Aceh Province

This present study aims to identify the determinants of tourists’ intention towards halal tourism in Aceh Province. The population of this study was the tourists visiting Aceh Province in 2019 based on the data from the Central Bureau of statistics. The study used a quantitative research method, employing a purposive questionnaire to 300 local tourists and foreign tourists. The study analyzed the data using multiple linear regression with independent variables consisting of perceptions about access, communication, environment, and service. Overall, the study found that the perceptual attributes of access, communication, environment, and service were able to determine the tourists’ intention towards halal tourism in Aceh. The two most dominant determinants in shaping and encouraging increased intention in halal tourism were the Islamic environment and service for halal tourism. The study recommends the importance of adopting the Islamicenvironmental ecosystem and service as a market strategy for halal tourism destinations in Aceh Province.

THE EFFECT OF COMPENSATION AND COMPETENCE ON PERFORMANCE WITH MOTIVATION AS A VARIABLE INTERVENING AN EMPLOYEE IN PARTNERS OF THE CENTRAL STATISTICS AGENCY, LUBUKLINGGAU CITY, SOUTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA

The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of compensation and competence on performance with motivation as a variable intervening an employee. The research has been conducted for 6 months, namely June to December 2019 at the Central Bureau of Statistics of Kota Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The population in this research were 133 respondents. This research is explanatory research using primary data and secondary data. Primary data collection methods use interview techniques and questionnaires, in addition to conducting field observations. Secondary data were collected using documentation techniques. The data analysis uses the statistical analysis of the Structural Equation Model (SEM) based on predetermined hypotheses including compensation, competence, and motivation which partially or jointly affect the performance of partners at the Central Bureau of Statistics Office in Kota Lubuklinggau. The results showed that the aspects of compensation and competence at the Office of the Central Bureau of Statistics in Kota Lubuklinggau have not been fulfilled optimally. Partially, there is a positive and significant relationship between compensation toward motivation, competence toward performance, compensation and competence toward performance, but there is no positive and significant effect between compensation toward performance, motivation toward performance, as well as compensation-competence-motivation together toward performance, and there is also a positive but not significant influence between competence toward motivation. The results of this research indicate that there needs to be an improvement in competence and compensation from the Office of the Central Bureau of Statistics of Kota Lubuklinggau to its partners.

The Impact of Covid 19 on Fisher and Fish FarmerTerms of Trade

Reflecting the level of welfare of the fishers and fish farmers, terms of trade index (namely NTN/NTP) is believed to have decreased as the result of the Covid 19 outbreak. And, recognizing the important role of fisheries in the economy, understanding what have occured to the index is relevant. This paper aimed to: (i) analyze the impact of the outbreak on NTN/NTPi and (ii) identify what changes in variables have significant contribution to the NTN/NTPi decrease. The analytical method used is descriptive quantitative. The primary data consisted of: (i) fisher and fish farmer terms of trade as published by the Central Bureau of Statistics, (ii) variables that compose the price index received by fishermen / fish farmers and the index of prices paid by fishermen / fish farmers. The results showed that the decline in NTN and NTP occurred in all provinces in Indonesia. For fishers and fish farmers, variables of received price index that had the most significant effect on the decline is basic need cost such as food, drinks, cloth and transportation while variables of paid price index that had the most significant effect on the decline is capital goods.

Optimizing Waqf Management for Demographic Bonus in Indonesia

Indonesia will in the demographic bonus which has a good and bad impact on economic development. Either impacts, Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Indonesia launched that the latest data stated the amount of unemployed per February 2019 declined. The existence of productive waqf gives a great prospect to solve the negative impact of demographic bonus in Indonesia. Until now, the Indonesian government actives to promote a productive waqf as an instrument of economic welfare. Despite having a high potency, it still has many obstacles in its realization, likes low literary about productive waqf, human resources, etc.. both of them, demographic bonus and waqf can be synergized. Therefore, this study tries to explain the implementation of a government productive waqf in Indonesia. This paper finds a waqf linked Sukuk and micro waqf bank are the big potency can synergy with millennial in demographic bonus in Indonesia.

Pengaruh Inflasi, GDP, Kurs, dan Foreign Portfolio terhadap IHSG

The researcher in conducting this research aims to find out how big the relationship between inflation, GDP, exchange rates, and the Foreign Portfolio on the JCI. The data used is secondary data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange, the Central Bureau of Statistics, and Bank Indonesia for the period 2016-2019. The research method used is multiple linear regression using SPSS version 21. After testing, the results show that only Foreign Portfolio and Exchange Rates affect the JCI. Tujuan peneliti dalam melakukan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui seberapa besar hubungan antara inflasi, GDP, kurs, dan Foreign Portfolio terhadap IHSG. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder yang didapat dari Bursa Efek Indonesia, Badan Pusat Statistik, dan Bank Indonesia periode tahun 2016-2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 21. Setelah dilakukan pengujian didapat hasil bahwa hanya Foreign Portfolio dan Kurs saja yang mepengaruhi IHSG.

Impact of Agricultural Land Changes on Farmers’ Income in Cirasea Watershed, Bandung Regency, West Java

Changes from agricultural land to non-agricultural land are continuously occurring, especially in areas adjacent to cities. Land changes from agricultural to non-agricultural land will eliminate crops’ hydrological function, impacting rivers, including the Cirasea River. Besides, changes in agricultural land have an impact on the resulting agricultural productivity and income. This study’s main objective is to determine land area changes, productivity, and farmers’ income in 2011 - 2018 in the Cirasea watershed. A literature study was applied to this study. Secondary data were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Ciparay, Ibun, Kertasari, Majalaya, Pacet, and Paseh Districts, Bandung Regency in Cirasea River Upstream. The study results showed an increase in land area, productivity, and agricultural income for vegetables (75%, 50%, and 68%, respectively) and rice field (16%, 0.32%, and 0.32%). In addition, there was a decrease in land area followed by a decrease in agricultural productivity and income for fruit commodities (-88%, -35%, -33%) and plantations (-97%, -1%, -1%). For eight years, farmers have relied on their income from vegetable commodities in Cirasea Watershed.

The Prospect of “Halal Tourism” Destination: An Strategy for Ponorogo Regency, East Java (Indonesia)

Tourism is a prima donna sector that significantly contributes to the people’s economy and Indonesia’s state income. Foreign tourist visits to Indonesia rank fourth in ASEAN, contributing to a GDP of 4.25% (Central Bureau of Statistics of Indonesia, 2020). In 2019, the number of Muslims was 39.8 million, which is the majority, so tourism in East Java is significant to revitalize the concept of “halal tourism”, including for Ponorogo Regency. At this opportunity, the study concentrated on tourism objects in the Ponorogo Regency using the PESTLE method (political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental) to identify aspects that can meet the requirements of halal tourism. In general, this is a way of expanding and encouraging East Java Province to become an area capable of implementing halal tourism throughout its Regency by meeting specific criteria set by the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia. The weaknesses and limitations of the study have become a symbol of concern for future improvement. The concept of “halal tourism” is interpreted more broadly in various aspects, not only limited to religious tourism, pilgrimage, or visiting places of worship, but is applied to tourism objects that focus on the sharia process through various aspects. “halal tourism” has excellent potential to be realized, one of which is in Ponorogo Regency.

ORGANISED CRIME IN POLAND — STATISTICAL PICTURE BASED ON REPORTS OF THE CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION OF THE POLICE SELECTED ASPECTS

This article describes selected aspects of combating organised crime in Poland on the basis of reports of the Central Bureau of Investigation of the Police as a service carrying out tasks on the territory of the whole country in the fi eld of investigating, preventing and combating organised crime. The author refers to four issues: 1) the number and nature of the investigated criminal groups, 2) the number of members and leaders of the investigated criminal groups, 3) the investigation (elimination or destabilisation) of criminal groups, 4) criminal terror. This article aims to outline a statistical picture of organised crime in Poland. In particular, it attempts to capture any trends that characterise this type of crime. Appropriate recognition of the phenomenon may be very helpful in deciding on the directions of activities within the framework of preventing and combating organised crime