The Concept of Utilitarianism to Realize Consumer Protection in the Financial Services Sector

Global changes in the world of financial technology have affected and affected the world of banking and national financial services. Starting from banking, capital markets, financial institutions, financial services and the existence of consumers themselves, both directly and indirectly. The development of financial technology must be an aspect that the OJK needs to pay attention to and anticipate. Because this global change will have a direct or indirect impact on the domestic situation or the structure of financial services. and the efficiency of financial services, known as Financial Technology or Fintech (P2P lending), which is growing rapidly in Indonesia, the advantages of borrowing and borrowing money through P2P-lending services another is that the terms are very easy and the process is fast compared to borrowing money through a bank institution. However, the ease of transactions offered by P2P-lending services actually weakens the position of consumers. Problems 1). Does online lending fulfill a sense of benefit for consumers?, 2). How is the application of the concept of utilitarianism to realize fintech (Financial Technology) consumer protection. The aim is to find out how the benefits of fintech (financial technology) are for consumers.

Theoretical and Methodological Basis of Innovative Development of the Region’s Industry

In the conditions of transition to innovative economy radical changes in all public administration structures were required for the effective work of industrial enterprises of the region. Only by providing a favorable innovative investment environment and creating an effective mechanism for each industrial enterprise the region was able to get on the path of renewal and development. In the article the regional industrial complex and specifics of its development are described in theory. The stages of formation of theories, which hold a special position in the development of regions are highlighted. The directions of innovative-inertial development of the industrial complex are analyzed. Moreover, foreign experience and development models for the of innovative development of the regional industry are provided in detail. The conclusion presents measures for the establishment of research centers.

The Influence of Educational Recreational Kits on Participation and Attendance of Students in Emergency under Accelerated Learning Program (ALP); a Mixed Research Article conducted in Mekelle IDP Sites, Tigray

This paper analyzed the influence of provision of education recreational materials on the participation and attendance rate of internally displaced children in 8 selected internally displaced people (IDP) sites with accelerated learning programs (ALP) out of 26 sites camping in Mekelle, Tigray using mixed research type and sequential explanatory design.  Sequential mixed methods sampling was used to select 8 IDP sites for quantitative conveniently and 4 IDP sites for qualitative purposefully. The data collected from secondary and primary sources have been analyzed using paired samples statistics and T tests in the quantitative part and using thematic descriptions in the qualitative part. The study revealed that the provision of educational recreational materials to children in ALPs significantly increases the participation and attendance rate of the ALP children for which the mean of the attendance rate after provision (M = 68.50) is greater than before provision (M = 59.25), and T tests t(7) = -9.839, p = .000,  p < 0.05 which is also supported by the qualitative result that students, teachers and parents  also assured that. As a result, the provision of educational recreational materials to ALP children has a significant influence on their participation and attendance rates. This recommends governments, philanthropists, local and international humanitarian and development agencies, and others to initiate with this intervention and conduct further study on how it meets the cognitive, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the children beyond its influence on participation and attendance rates of children attending education in emergency programs.

The Role of Education in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Global Evidence Based Research Article

Education under multiple global initiatives has been playing significant role in overall sustainable development in the era of knowledge economy and knowledge society. But, practical evidences have not been well noticed under each sustainable development goal. Accordingly, this paper explored the role of education for sustainable development (ESD) and Education (SDG-4) in achieving the seventeen and sixteen sustainable development goals (SDGs) respectively using qualitative research design and approach supported with quantitative evidences collected from secondary sources such as UN flagship reports from the UN system including the World Bank, compiled by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), publications compiled by Educate a Child (EAC), and other publications identified through internet searches, as well as searches of specific organizational websites. The finding of this paper revealed that education for sustainable development (ESD) can enable the achievement of the 17 SDGs by raising the awareness of the 17 goals in education settings; promoting critical and contextualized understanding of the SDGs; and mobilizing action towards the achievement of the SDGs. It also explored that enough quantitative facts and evidences have not been addressed in the UN reports and other sources about the role of education in SDG-9 (Resilient Infrastructure), SDG-14 (Life below Water), and SDG-17 (Partnership for the Goals). Despite these limited evidences, education primarily planned under SDG-4 plays great role in achieving each of the sustainable development goal. Investing on education is investing to achieve all the SDGs for people to transform themselves, their families, their communities, their nations and the world at large. For more elaborative role of education in achieving each of the SDGs, researchers and global reporters better to invest more effort in compiling facts of education under each sustainable development goal.

Impacts of Family Messages through Social Networks on Family Planning Behaviors: Vietnam Case Study

Social media has become an important channel for communicating family planning policy in Vietnam. Local governments in this country are using it as the primary channel to spread family planning messages in remote areas. To add to the evidence of previous studies on the role of social media in policy communication, to enrich the research literature, and to make policy recommendations to the Government of Vietnam, this study explores The impact of family planning messages via social networks on family planning behavior. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using an intentional sampling technique (n=200). A multivariable linear regression model was applied to test the hypothesis. Research results show that the factors of attitude to social networks, awareness of family planning messages, and behaviors for family planning have a positive and meaningful relationship with readiness for family planning. Furthermore, the factor awareness of family planning messages has the most significant impact. This result implies that the government and family planning policymakers in Vietnam need to pay attention to social networks and the recipients’ perception of family planning messages.

Binding Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Land in a Notarial Manner Whose Certificate Object Bounding in the Right of Dependents

Cases of notarized land sales and purchase legal agreements where the object of the certificate is tied in mortgage rights were discovered in many housing estates in Jember. The origin of this issue was the seller’s desire to avoid bad credit by transferring his mortgage rights. This research’s technique is normative law, which is based on a conceptual and statutory approach. The collected research results indicate that the legal force of a notarially agreed-upon binding sale and purchase agreement does not meet the objective elements of the agreement, and the provision in the form of agreement performance is inconsistent with article 1320 of the Burgerlijk Wetboek. The agreement deed also breaches Law No. 4 of 1996 Article 11(2) letter g concerning Mortgage, which relates to the guarantee of the mortgage right not to transfer the object of the mortgage right, so rendering the agreement void. The legal effect of this notarized, binding sale and purchase agreement is that the house purchased on credit becomes a mortgaged property at the bank, allowing the bank to sue the debtor for the remaining credit payments. Efforts to settle the legal settlement of this sale and purchase agreement, include the creditor issuing subpoenas to the debtor requiring quick payment of all outstanding debts. The creditor may also sell the pawned goods at a public auction to settle the debtor’s account.

Problematics of the Transfer of Land Ownership Based on Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022

The transfer of land rights through buying and selling is an event or legal action that results in the transfer of rights from one legal subject to another from the seller to the buyer. In order for the buyer to get legal certainty, the deed of sale and purchase made by PPAT needs to be registered with the National Land Agency so that a land certificate is issued as the strongest evidence. Since the issuance of Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022, the government has added a requirement in the registration of buying and selling, namely requiring the public to become active participants of BPJS Health which actually burdens the community itself. This type of research uses normative legal research. Using statutory and normative approaches and using secondary and primary legal materials. The results of the study indicate that the Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2022 has violated Article 28 H of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.

Strategy Implementation of Islamic Education Institutions in Increasing Public Interest in Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School

The purpose of this study is to analyze and describe in depth the implementation of the strategy of Islamic educational institutions in increasing public interest which focuses on developing programs, budgets, and standard operating procedures at Islamic Middle School Sunan Gunung Jati Ngunut Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia to increase public interest. This study uses a qualitative approach with a type of field research or field research. While collecting data using observation, interviews, data, and documentation. Data analysis using descriptive analysis method. The results of this study indicate that strategic implementation includes 1) program development including the fulfillment of graduate competencies, sustainable development of human resources for both educators and education staff, development of facilities and infrastructure, and priority in marketing programs. 2) Budget which includes budget management and planning in accordance with procedures, starting from budget preparation, foundation approval, analyzing budget sources (central BOS and committees) to the use of the budget for both goods and services. 3) SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) follows the rules set by the education office. In addition, the process of implementing SOP is influenced by Islamic boarding schools which lead to positive student morals. The results above show that the implementation of the strategy of Islamic education institutions in the form of program development, budgets, and standard operating procedures has had a positive impact in the realm of education at Sunan Gunung Jati Islamic Middle School in increasing public interest.

Effect of Metacognitive Instructional Strategy Using PEEDA on Biology Students Achievement in Delta State

The purpose of this research was to determine whether and how a metacognitive educational technique based on PEDDA (Prior knowledge, Exploration, Discussion, Dissatisfaction, and Application) will improve the performance of secondary school biology students in Delta State. The investigation was guided by three hypotheses and three research questions. The research used a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent pre-post test and control group setup. Students from the public secondary schools in the three (3) senatorial districts of Delta State were included in the research. A total of 30,813 SS II biology students and 436 overall participated. This research employed a sample of 300 SS II biology students and six biology professors from six different high schools in Delta State. Data was gathered using the researcher’s primary instrument, the Meta-Cognitive Biology Achievement Test (MBAT). Students in the experimental group were taught the biology concepts of “pollution,” “exploration of the different types of pollution,” “discussion on the causes of pollution as well as the effects of pollution,” “dissatisfaction with the experience,” and “application of the control measures for pollution” using a metacognitive instructional strategy, while students in the control group were taught using the lecture method. Statistical methods such as analysis of variance (ANOVA), analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and mean and standard deviation (SEM) were used to compile and interpret the results (ANCOVA). It was shown that the metacognitive approach to teaching was more effective than the traditional lecture format. Furthermore, the research indicated that while using the metacognitive teaching technique, there was no statistically significant difference in the mean accomplishment scores of male and female students (PEDDA). The study’s results led to many recommendations, including the adoption of metacognitive teaching tactics by secondary school biology instructors to increase student engagement.

Public Perceptions of Media Role in Electoral Reforms in Nigeria

The paper examined public perception of media role in electoral reforms in Nigeria. Electoral reform is a crucial step for a free and fair election.  The research’s main goal was to find out how people in Nigeria think the media should play a part in the country’s continual efforts to modernize its voting system. The corresponding literature has been examined. The data was gathered by means of a questionnaire. There were a total of 384 questionnaires sent out to voters. The results of the findings showed that the public had high level of perception of media role in electoral reforms in Nigeria. This is because, the general belief is that media content on electoral reforms had not only engendered high interest in political matters among the general public, but had largely spurred calls for electoral reforms in Nigeria. The result also showed that the media give attention to issues of electoral reforms; this made the public have high level perception on the contributions of the media to electoral reforms in Nigeria. However, to preserve the present perception of media contents on electoral reforms by the populace, media practitioners and regulators must continuously ensure that media content and reportage must be done regularly, objectively and with high level of credibility.