The Effect of Job Rotation on Employee Performance with Organizational Commitment and Work-Life Balance as Mediating Variables at PT. BPD Lampung

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High-quality and high-performing human resources have become a crucial issue in companies, especially in addressing business world challenges and supporting the achievement of company goals. Therefore, companies need to focus on talent-based human resource management to enhance and develop employee performance. The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data of PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Lampung from 2021 to 2023 shows a decline in the performance of Bank Lampung employees. In fact, the category of unsatisfactory employee performance has increased in the past three years. It is suspected that underperforming employees are experiencing fatigue or boredom with the routine tasks performed over a long period. Hence, this study aims to determine the effect of job rotation on employee performance with organizational commitment and work-life balance as mediating variables at Bank Lampung. This research method is descriptive verification research. The sampling technique used is convenience sampling with a sample size of 282 Bank Lampung employees, both at the Headquarters and branch offices in Lampung Province. The data used is primary data in the form of questionnaires, and the data analysis technique uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software.

Purpose: The aim of this research is to know the effect of job rotation on employee performance with organizational commitment and work-life balance as mediating variables.

Patients and methods: Data has been obtained from the answer of questionnaire testing on 282 respondents at Bank Lampung who were used as samples in research using techniques convenience sampling.

Results: This study show that job rotation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Bank Lampung employees. However, the second and third hypotheses, which state that organizational commitment cannot mediate the effect of job rotation on the performance and that work-life balance cannot mediate the effect of job rotation on the performance of Bank Lampung employees.

Conclusion: Companies can advised to maintain the implementation of the job rotation program by planning a periodic job rotation program schedule and maintaining good employee performance by giving awards for employee achievements to the company and increasing work discipline by giving punishment to employees who are not disciplined regarding working hours. Apart from that, the Human Capital department of Bank Lampung needs to evaluate the work processes carried out and  resolve problems faced by employees so that employees feel comfortable and find it difficult to leave the company/organization.

Examining Role of 1-Year Online College Can Improve Access to Higher Learning

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Purpose: This study aims to address the diminishing access to top universities by investigating and proposing alternative solutions to allow for additional deserving students admittance into highly selective universities.

Results: Admittance to top universities have been steadily declining over the past 20 years, which has only been exasperated recently due to the global pandemic. As college admission committees continue to modify their assessment criterions, this has caused some consternation among high schoolers who feel their chances of getting admitted to various schools fluctuate with every news release. Through literature review and analysis, this study examines the benefits and challenges of utilizing a 1-year online offering to help bolster admission rates. From research evidence, the benefits of a 1-year online structure are reduced cost to the student, enhanced networking, and study abroad opportunities while the benefit to the universities are increased inflow of tuition dollars and greater alumni base for potential future donation support. However, online learning presents numerous challenges, such as isolation and decreased motivation. This study addresses these issues by proposing schools pool their additional capital to fund offsite communal shared spaces for the very purpose of enabling face to face socialization and learning.

Conclusion: The results conclude that setting up an online learning environment for 1-year (this study used sophomore year as an example) will allow additional students to be admitted. Students can still gain social connections while realizing significant financial savings off their college bill. Universities will generate incremental revenue which, in part, can fund initiatives such as scholarships, on-campus facilities, and shared offsite classroom spaces for remote students.

Fundamental Factors on Stock Price with Sustainability Report as Moderating Variable

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This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the effect of Liquidity, Solvency, and Profitability on Stock Prices with Sustainability Report as a Moderating Variable. The population in this study were mining companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Sampling was done using purposive sampling. The secondary data collection method used is financial reports and sustainability reports. The results showed that Liquidity and Profitability had no effect on Stock Price while Solvency had a negative effect on Stock Price, Sustainability Report did not strengthen Liquidity and Profitability on Stock Price while Sustainability Report strengthened the effect of Solvency on Stock Price.

Postmodern International Relations: Postmodernism beyond Social Constructivism

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This paper examines the concept of postmodernism in International Relations (IR), exploring its dual meaning as both a historical period and a theoretical approach. It traces the emergence of postmodernity as a description of the post-Cold War global order characterized by complex interdependence and transnational challenges. The paper then delves into postmodernism as a theoretical stance in IR, emphasizing its focus on social construction, discourse analysis, and critique of power structures. Special attention is given to social constructivism, particularly Alexander Wendt’s work, as a “mainstream” adaptation of postmodernist insights within IR. The paper argues that constructivism represents a “postmodernism with mainstream characteristics” for the IR discipline, maintaining a state-centric ontology while incorporating ideational factors in explaining international politics. Finally, the paper posits that postmodernism in IR can be understood as a historical consciousness of postmodernity, reflecting on and responding to material changes in the global order. This perspective highlights the interplay between theoretical innovations and historical context, suggesting that postmodernist approaches in IR are both timeless theoretical contributions and products of specific historical circumstances.

An Analysis of Interface Design Types and Categories in Two Automobile Museum Exhibitions

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The purpose of this study was to compare the interface design categories and types between two automobile museum tours in promoting learning about automotive by visitors. Both touring methods were equally effective in helping subjects acquire information about automotive, but, on the whole, neither encouraged the retention of presented information. This descriptive research employed a textual analysis and on-site observation at National Automobile Museum, Malaysia and Glion Automobile Museum, Japan. The study’s findings discovered both of the auto museum providing a sense of good interface design for the museum exhibition with different categories and types. The results also showed the approaches were really enjoyable and successful in promoting interest in automotive. This research also addresses factors that work towards creating an identity within museums.

Embracing Autism: The Transformative Power of Love, Community, and Resilience in Filipino Families a Phenomenological Hermeneutical Study

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Raising adolescents with autism has presented families a complex journey towards facing unique challenges and transformative experiences. The parents’ shock and grief of diagnosis because of lack of awareness and subsequent emotional adjustment have encouraged families to exercise faith and acceptance to see the child’s autism as a unique identity rather than a disability. This phenomenological hermeneutical study explores the emotional landscape of ten Filipino families with adolescents diagnosed with autism in the Philippines and highlights love as the guiding theme for hope and resiliency during their initial process of grief and acceptance, of dealing persistent challenges, of sibling involvement, and of varied parental approaches.

Financial strains exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic added complexity to accessing essential therapies and services which lead to necessitating community support and creative coping strategies. The family dynamics developed during this time highlighted the pivotal roles of siblings, the balance of responsibilities, and the emotional growth within the family which includes siblings’ progression from confusion to acceptance.

Effective parenting strategies emphasize clear communication, consistent discipline, and fostered independence. A fathers’ proactive role in behavioral management and a mothers’ focus on emotional and social needs illustrate the diverse approaches required. The digital era brought new a source of support through online communities and advocacies which enabled families to share experiences, to educate themselves, and to promote awareness. Resilience and coping strategies including self-care, spiritual resilience, and embracing present moments are crucial for sustaining the demanding journey of raising adolescents with autism.

This study underscores the importance of tailored support systems, voluntary community involvement, and a holistic understanding of autism care that will offer valuable insights for professionals and policymakers.

Developing an Android Application ‘Haba Inggreh’ for Interactive Learning on Speaking and Listening Skills

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The aim of this research is to design teaching materials for the listening and speaking learning process on the basis of independent learning with a focus on students through the technology-based android application ‘Haba Inggreh‘. The Android application “Haba Inggreh” can be the right solution to solve listening and speaking problems because students can directly access the material and sentences they want and there is a feature to view scores. The research design used was Research and Development design involving six steps: need analysis, app development, app trial 1, app revision, and app trial 2. There were 6 high schools in Nagan Raya involved in this study as the respondents. The data collection was done following the R&D steps. After that, the data were analyzed using interactive analysis. The results show that, first, the students already have high motivation and goof knowledge on technology-integrated learning; second, they have positive perception on the use of Haba Inggreh learning application. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of mobile learning in the ELT process can enhance the students’ motivation and well as knowledge in language learning process.

Ibn Khaldun and Auguste Comte: A Comparative Analysis of the Founding Figures of Sociology

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This paper presents a comparative analysis of the contributions of Ibn Khaldun, a 14th-century Arab scholar, and Auguste Comte, a 19th-century French philosopher, to the development of sociology. While Auguste Comte is widely acknowledged in the Western tradition as the “father of sociology,” Ibn Khaldun’s seminal work, “Muqaddimah”, place the Preliminary work for a systematic approach to social and historical analysis several centuries before Comte. Ibn Khaldun’s pioneering ideas on social cohesion, economic foundations, and the cyclical nature of civilizations challenge the conventional Eurocentric narrative that places the origins of sociological thought exclusively within Western intellectual history. This paper examines the methodologies, theories, and socio-historical contexts that shaped the works of both thinkers. Ibn Khaldun’s empirical observations and his concept of “asabiyyah” (social cohesion) are compared with Comte’s positivist approach and his “Law of Three Stages,” which posits the evolution of human thought from theological to metaphysical to positive. Despite the differences in their approaches, both scholars were deeply engaged with the fundamental processes governing social life and the forces driving social change. This study argues for a broader recognition of Ibn Khaldun’s role in the evolution of sociological thought, positioning him not merely as a precursor but as a co-founder of sociology alongside Comte. By doing so, it contributes to a more inclusive understanding of the global intellectual traditions that have shaped the discipline of sociology.

RDA Training Methods and Application Examples

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The first standard rules for cataloging, Panizzi, were introduced. These rules, which have changed and developed in various periods, have been tried to be applied with Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC), which is a machine-readable data chart, with the change in information technologies in 1966. In the ongoing process, the second edition of AACR was published in 1978 due to difficulties in bibliographic identification of the diversified information sources. Between 2004-2005, the JSC (Joint Steering Committee for Revision of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules) group wanted to publish AACR 3 as a result of new needs in cataloging, but RDA (Resource Description and Access) was appropriate as the name for the new rules. seen. Since 2010, the new cataloging standard, RDA, has become widespread worldwide. The transition to RDA brought many changes with it. Providing the necessary training for the implementation of RDA is one of the starting points of this change. In the studies conducted on RDA in different countries, it has been understood that the subject of “RDA Education” is one of the important issues in the transition process. The methods to be followed while giving this training are very important. Similar and different methods for education have been developed between countries. The aim of this article is to help develop a method in RDA education in our country by examining the RDA education in these different countries.

Love for Sale: Virtual Lovers Rental Services in Indonesia

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The way interpersonal relationships, particularly romantic ones, are formed has gradually transitioned to the virtual realm. Digital communication media now serve as platforms where users can meet and establish relationships without the constraints of physical distance and face-to-face interactions. The phenomenon of Virtual Lovers, originating in China, explains how individuals offer services as virtual partners to accompany clients. This relationship can be understood through the concept of Mediated Relationship, where romantic relationships flourish without contextual limitations, using digital communication as the primary medium. This study aims to explore the virtual communication process and interpersonal relationships of a Virtual Lover in their profession. Using a constructivist paradigm and a qualitative approach, this study aims to examine the experiences and values of Virtual Lovers in situational romantic interactions with their clients. It was found that a Virtual Lover communicates with their client in a situational romantic relationship, engaging in conversations or sharing stories about life’s problems. Virtual Lovers create a self-profile reflecting how they wish to be perceived through virtual communication. This exchange of information builds familiarity and trust as their knowledge of each other deepens. Despite not meeting face-to-face, Virtual Lovers feel their persona as a talent is distinct from their real-life self, where talent must listen attentively and adapt to the needs of their clients. Agencies acting as intermediaries between clients and talents enforce various regulations to protect the privacy and security of all parties involved.