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This study analyzes the effect of capital structure on the performance of telecommunications firms. The firm performance is measured by return on assets while capital structure is proxied with the ratio of debt total assets. Data of telecommunication firm in 62 countries period of year 2010-2020 proceed with a dynamic data panel regression model using the generalized method of moment approach. The empirical results indicated that capital structure of telecommunication firm has significantly impact to the firm performance in developed and developing countries as well as in integrated and wireless telecommunication firms.  The other factors that effect on firm performance are firm size and growth. The novelty of this study lies in the scope of analyses that cover world-wide telecommunication industry based on demographic group (developed and developing countries) and main businesses (integrated and wireless telecommunication).

The positive of impact of market orientation toward business performance of a company is a common wisdom in the marketing literatures. Hence the prior studies recommend that the connection will depend on other strategic actions. In this regards, this study tries to assess the construct of business ethics as the precedent of market orientation in the context of Indonesia Islamic banks. Upon assessing data using SmartPLS, this study finds that market orientation is the determinant of business performance and Islamic business ethics is the precedent of market orientation. However, market orientation is not effective as the mediator in the relationship between Islamic business ethics and business performance. The discussion of this finding is provided as well as the managerial implication at the end of this paper.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of gamification on loyalty by mediating consumer engagement and brand awareness among Shopee users in Surabaya. Consumer behavior guides this research. Shopee users serve as the research subjects in this study. This study employs a quantitative methodology. The participants in this study were Shopee users who played gamification games. Purposive sampling was used, and there were 130 respondents in total. The G-Form questionnaire collects data, and the results are analyzed using SEM-PLS. The findings of this study show that gamification has a direct effect on loyalty. Gamification also influences consumer engagement and brand awareness. Brand awareness and consumer engagement both have an impact on loyalty. Gamification's impact on loyalty can be mediated by consumer engagement and brand awareness.

The sharing economy's ride-hailing sector is marked by fierce competition and continuous innovation. This study investigates the competitive dynamics of this industry, focusing on the role of market dynamics, promotional innovation, and operational agility in establishing a sustainable competitive advantage (SCA). Despite an extensive review of 2,192 sources from 2010 to 2022, a significant gap was identified, with minimal focus on SCA within ride-hailing. The research methodology encompassed a comprehensive literature review, identifying only one out of 1,099 publications that directly addressed SCA in the ride-hailing context. Building on this gap, the study developed a novel conceptual framework that emphasizes market awareness, innovative engagement strategies, and operational flexibility as key components for maintaining a competitive edge. The proposed model highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement, the identification of growth catalysts, and the navigation of industry-specific challenges. This framework aims to enhance the understanding of SCA in ride-hailing and suggests pathways for companies to achieve leadership in sustainability. This study contributes to the discourse on sustainable business management by proposing a strategic approach for ride-hailing companies to secure and sustain a competitive advantage. It underscores the necessity of innovative and flexible operational strategies in responding to market dynamics and stakeholder expectations. Future research is encouraged to explore the untapped sustainable capacities of the ride-hailing sector, further enriching the strategies for achieving long-term success and sustainability in this competitive landscape.

This research aims to determine the effect of Islamic leadership, organizational culture, motivation, work environment, and job satisfaction on employee performance. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data was gathered through a survey method using a Likert-type scale with 5 rating options. The population in this study was all the employees of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto as many as 721 and the sample of 142 respondents was conveniently selected for this research.  In this study the technique of analyzing the data using multiple regression analysis and the coefficient of determination test R2. Research results indicate that while organizational culture has no significant effect on employee performance, Islamic leadership, motivation, the work environment, and job satisfaction all positively and significantly affect employee performance. The findings of this research offer insights that can enhance employee performance within organizations. The independent variables Islamic leadership, organizational culture motivation work environment, and job satisfaction have an impact on 69.6% of the employee performance variable at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto and factors not covered in this study will have an impact on the remaining 30.4% of the employee performance variable. Organizations should prioritize enhancements in Islamic leadership, organizational culture, motivation, work environment, and job satisfaction to achieve this. Strategies for improvement may include fostering learning and development opportunities for employees, cultivating a positive and supportive workplace atmosphere, and providing competitive compensation and benefits packages.

The rapid development of immersive technologies, including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), presents novel opportunities to enhance tourist experiences and promote sustainable village tourism. This study is particularly significant as Generation Z, as digitally savvy travellers, plays a strategic role in shaping sustainable tourism practices, especially within rural destinations. The research aims to examine the influence of Generation Z’s awareness of immersive technologies on their positive attitudes toward village tourism, visit intentions, and perceptions of the role of immersive technologies in supporting sustainable tourism principles. A quantitative approach was employed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Data were collected through structured questionnaires from 150 Generation Z respondents across various regions who have previously interacted with immersive technologies and plan to visit village tourism destinations. The findings indicate that awareness of immersive technologies significantly enhances positive attitudes toward village tourism, which in turn influences visit intentions and perceptions of immersive technologies’ role in fostering community-oriented sustainable tourism. These results underscore that integrating immersive technologies not only enriches tourist experiences but also supports cultural preservation, local economic empowerment, and sustainable tourism practices. Practically, the findings provide guidance for village tourism managers, policymakers, and stakeholders in designing effective digital strategies to develop community-based sustainable tourism initiatives.

This study aims to examine the effect of empowering leadership on employee agility in the Indonesian banking sector, with knowledge sharing and perceived organizational support as mediating variables. A quantitative approach was employed using survey data collected from 322 employees of commercial banks in East Java, Indonesia. Data were analyzed with structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized with SmartPLS 4 software. The study reveals that empowering leadership exerts a significant positive influence on employee agility, both directly and indirectly. Knowledge and perceived organizational support emerged as strong predictors of agility, while also serving as key mediating mechanisms. Specifically, empowering leadership enhances employee agility by fostering knowledge sharing and strengthening perceived organizational support, highlighting their central role in translating leadership practices into agile employee behaviors. Organizations should prioritize empowering leadership practices to cultivate agility among employees. Managers can achieve this by encouraging open knowledge sharing, creating supportive work environments, and recognizing employee contributions.

This study examines the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on economic growth in South Africa over the period 2000 to 2023. An Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression model was employed to assess the relationship between FDI inflows and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while controlling for key macroeconomic variables. The findings reveal that FDI exerts a significant positive influence on economic performance, with a 1% increase in FDI inflows associated with a 1.93% rise in GDP. However, high inflation exerts a detrimental effect, with a coefficient of -1.99, highlighting the importance of macroeconomic stability. The analysis also indicates that trade openness contributes positively to economic growth, while political risk remains a substantial deterrent to investment, as shown by a coefficient of -3.11. These findings underline the importance of maintaining a stable political environment, managing inflation effectively, and enhancing trade liberalisation to maximise the benefits of FDI. Policy recommendations include strengthening regulatory frameworks and fostering trade openness.

This study investigates the impact of Information Technology (IT) and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance, with Job Satisfaction as a mediating variable, and Task-Technology Fit as a moderating factor. Conducted in the context of the Direktorat Jenderal Perbendaharaan (DJPB) in East Java, the study analyzes the relationships between these variables and their collective influence on employee performance. Data was collected from 297 employees using an online questionnaire, with a quantitative approach based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. The study finds that both IT and Organizational Culture significantly enhance Employee Performance, with Job Satisfaction mediating these effects. Additionally, Task-Technology Fit moderates the relationship between IT and Employee Performance, as well as between Organizational Culture and Employee Performance. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning technology with tasks and fostering a positive organizational culture to enhance job satisfaction, which in turn boosts employee performance. The results contribute to the understanding of how IT, Organizational Culture, Job Satisfaction, and Task-Technology Fit interrelate to influence performance, providing practical implications for improving human resource management and operational efficiency in public sector organizations.

This study looks at the effect of accounting flexibility on earnings quality in public companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2016 to 2019. This study uses two models to measure earnings quality, namely ERC and earnings persistence. The results showed that accounting flexibility, namely the limitations of companies to carry out accrual earnings management, can reduce earnings quality, as shown by the abnormal accrual model which shows a significant positive coefficient direction, and for the ERC model and earnings persistence which shows a negative and significant coefficient direction. The higher the level of accrual earnings management up to a certain limit point, the more incentive company managers will have to increase accounting flexibility and switch to real earnings management (Xu and Yang, 2013; Masri, 2018). Theoretical contributions show that the higher the level of accrual earnings management up to a certain limit point, the more incentive company managers will have to increase accounting flexibility and switch to real earnings management (Xu and Yang, 2013; Masri, 2018; Purba, Surya, Joshi & Tiagy, 2023). The Implications of this research show that accounting flexibility is carried out when abnormal accruals reach the highest limit point reflected in accounting choices in net operating assets in the balance sheet, so in this case it results in a low level of earnings informativeness and earnings persistence.