OPTIMALISASI PELAYANAN PUBLIK SECARA ONLINE PADA KANTOR WILAYAH KEMENTERIAN HUKUM DAN HAM PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA

This study aims to determine and describe optimizing public services online at the regional office of the Ministry of the Law and Human Rights in Southeast Sulawesi, this study uses descriptive qualitative methods to 5 informants determined by snowball sampling technique, data analysis techniques consist of data collection, data reduction, presentation data, drawing conclusions/verification, the data obtained were analyzed qualitatively and described in descriptive form. The results of this study indicate that public services carried out online at the regional office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Southeast Sulawesi are very good, this can be seen from the implementation of services with standard operating procedures that apply during the pandemic and the handling that is in accordance with what has been determined at the regional office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights by upholding the values of professionalism, accountability, synergy, transparency, and innovation. Based on the research, one form of research on optimizing public services is the existence of a digital-based service system that makes it easier for the public to receive services, supporting facilities, and infrastructure, as well as services provided quickly and responsively at the region of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Southeast Sulawesi.

Modelling the Factors That Predict the Intention to Take COVID-19 Vaccine in Nigeria

This study developed a model that predicted factors that prompt the intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine among Nigerians. Data were collected from 385 respondents across Nigeria using snowball sampling technique with online questionnaire as instrument. Results indicated that cues to action, health motivation, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control positively predicted the intention to take COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. However, perceived susceptibility, severity, and COVID-19 vaccine benefits did not predict the intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Further findings showed that COVID-19 vaccine barrier and attitude was negatively associated with the intention to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Influences of Reference Groups Towards the Usage of E-Wallet Payment Systems

This chapter investigates how the three referent groups (peers, parent, media) of subjective norms (SN) influence the intention of millennials to adopt e-wallets. This study is supported by the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and stimulus-organism-response (SOR) framework. A total of 215 usable responses were obtained and analyzed using SPSS 25 and SmartPLS 3.2.6. The data is collected using a self-administered survey (Lancaster Qualtrics) and distributed randomly using the snowball sampling technique. The results indicate that the decomposition of SN has a significant relationship towards the intention of millennials to adopt e-wallets. This chapter also provides useful insights on what are the other factors that would build the intention of millennials towards the usage of e-wallets. Moreover, TPB along with the SOR framework supports the findings and provides better credibility to this study. This chapter concludes that brands should leverage more capital on media advertisements rather than peer referrals if they want to capture a larger market.

The Effects of Compensation and Benefit Satisfaction on Turnover Intention

Most organizations now operate in a VUCA world. Companies must deal with challenges to find out how to effectively manage the talent. Many companies have difficulty reducing the turnover rate of employees. Some companies believe in minimizing employee turnover intention by providing attractive compensation and benefits. This study aims to see how compensation and benefits can reduce turnover intention through perceived organization support and affective organization commitment. This study adopted quantitative research methods; with 357 total samples, data were collected using the snowball sampling technique. Smart Pls SEM was used to analyze the data. The results showed, there was indeed a negative correlation between satisfaction with compensation and benefits on turnover intention through perceived organization support and affective organization commitment. As a practical implication, the company can see compensation and benefits factors the most influence reducing turnover intention, the originality of this study for adopted a second-order approach analysis.

The Meaning of Bali Aesthetic Code in the Animated Film Si Uma

This study aims to analyze the meaning of aesthetic code in the animated film "Si Uma." The animated film "Si Uma" needs to be investigated because the reanimated film shows Balinese culture's beauty and has a unique character shape. Visualization of Balinese culture in this animated film contains a meaningful message for the life of the universe hitch conveyed through the form of code. The problem is what is the meaning of the Balinese aesthetic code represented in the animated film "Si Uma." The method used in this research is qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The technique of determining the source of data in this study is the Snowball sampling technique. Data sources were collected through interviews with Ida Bagus Surya Manuba, I Nyoman Suci Rasika, and Gede Pasek Putra Adnyana Yasa. Data analysis was carried out through data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing based on Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory and Roland Barthes' postmodern aesthetic code. The results of this study indicate that the aesthetic code in the animated film "Si Uma" in the form of a semantic code is associated with a black and white patterned fabric sign (poleng) which contains the meaning of life balance in the universe; the cultural code is associated with a headband (udeng) containing meaning to concentrate thoughts or views (concentration) in every activity in Bali. In conclusion, the meaning of the aesthetic code in the animated film "Si Uma" is seen from two perspectives such as the semantic code in the form of Poleng Cloth is ideological containing the meaning of balance in life in the universe; cultural code in the form of a headband (udeng)is connotative which means to focus attention/thought, aesthetic, and cultural identity in worship and daily activities

Hesitancy Prevalence and Sociocognitive Barriers to Coronavirus Vaccinations in Nigeria

This study examined the prevalence, socioeconomic and cognitive barriers of coronavirus vaccinations in Nigeria. The study used an ex-post facto design. 526-participants were sampled using snowball sampling technique. A questionnaire pack containing socio-demographics and a 13-item adapted scale of SYKES was used. Findings revealed the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy (61.7%). Adolescents (83.8%) recorded more hesitancy than participants in early-adulthood (62.7%), middle-adulthood (53.1%), and late-adulthood (53%). Males (83.8%) showed hesitancy than the females (33.3%). More so, the primary (62.5%) and secondary school certificate holders (41.4%) scored more on hesitancy than tertiary certificate holders (36.0%). The identified perceived barriers to vaccinations are: safety (91%); government distrust (75.5%) and coerciveness (65.7%), vaccines efficacy (62.5%), complacency (65.7%), and constraints to vaccination center (55.5%). Conclusively, vaccination hesitancy was found more among males and younger respondents. Safety and efficacy of the vaccines, government distrust, coercive approach, and complacency were found as major barriers.

Guidance Implications of Dipo Rite and It’s Initiation among Manya Krobo Groups in Ghana

Dipo rite is a puberty initiation practiced by the Krobo Groups in Ghana. The study describes the practice and process of Dipo rite, and its guidance implications associated with Dipo rite. This was a qualitative study underpinned by interpretative philosophical thought. The study employed case study design and data was collected using unstructured interview guide. Snowball sampling technique was used to sample the view of four (4) Dipo rite initiators and purposive sampling for the selected key informant from the Manya Krobo Chief Palace. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study highlighted the process and practice of Dipo rite. These included the policy, stages, benefit, and those are capable for being initiated. The study revealed that premarital education, courageous, career path, career opportunities were the guidance implications for the practice of Dipo rite. Finally, the study unveiled that age bracket should be introduced for the initiation not depending on one firsts menstruation and follow up should be done to check if the "Dipo yo "are practicing the teaching given to them.

Internet Addiction, Leisure Boredom and Relationship Satisfaction Among Young Adults

In the 21st century, where every other individual has access to the Internet, the chances of spending too much time surfing it becomes higher. In recent times, the Covid-19 virus has taken a toll on our mental health, and the Internet has become our only source of communication with the outside world. Through the present study, we aimed at understanding the relationship between internet addiction and leisure time and how it impacts our social relationships. Three scales were used to form a survey questionnaire that assessed respective aspects. The sample consisted of 120 participants (60 males and 60 females), and the data was collected using the Snowball Sampling technique. Internet addiction affects our mental health and can result in physical problems like problems in vision, headaches, weight gain/weight loss, and body aches. In contrast, mental issues like depression, anxiety, and social withdrawal can also take place. The research would further find and analyze more aspects where Internet Addiction plays a role.

Self reliance of ornamental plants agribusiness actors during the Covid pandemic in Surakarta

The government’s appeal to reduce activities outside as an effort to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 has disrupted various sectors. However, to some ornamental plant agribusiness actors in Surakarta, this condition actually has a good impact on their business. This study aims to describe the ornamental plant agribusiness actors and analyze their independence as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in Surakarta. Informants in this study were determined by snowball sampling technique. The data collection was done by in-depth interviews and observation. The results showed that there were ornamental plant agribusiness actors who were able to survive in the midst of the pandemic and some even developed well, because their sales turnover increased.

Seaweed Farmers Perceptions of Children's Formal Education Level in Bulu-Bulu Village, Tonra District, Bone Regency

This research is a descriptive study that aims to: 1) Knowing the condition of formal education for the children of seaweed farmers in Bulu-Bulu Village. 2) Know how seaweed farmers' perceptions of the level of formal education of children in Bulu-Bulu Village, Tonra District, Bone Regency. 3) Knowing what factors influence the perceptions of seaweed farmers on the level of formal education of children in Bulu-Bulu Village. The population ini this study was 114 housedhold heads. The sampling technique used the Snowball Sampling technique with a sample size of 30 household heads. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis technique using descriptive statistical analysis techniques.The results of this study indicate that the most of the formal education conditions of the children of seaweed farmers in the village of Bulu-Bulu, Tonra subdistrict, are mostly still continuing their education at the primary and secondary levels. Perception of seaweed farmers on the level of formal education of children in Bulu-Bulu Village, Tonra District is quite good (positive). Seaweed farmers' perceptions of the level of formal education of children are influenced by factors such as education level, income level, and workload.