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This study investigates the interplay between Human Resource (HR) Development, HR Competencies, ASN Core Values, and Employee Performance in the Library Unit of State University of Malang. Adopting a quantitative approach with Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research examines the mediating role of HR Competencies and the moderating influence of ASN Core Values (Service Orientation, Accountability, Competence, Adaptability, and Collaboration). Findings reveal that HR Development significantly enhances HR Competencies but lacks direct influence on employee performance. Similarly, HR Competencies fail to mediate the relationship between HR Development and performance. Additionally, ASN Core Values do not significantly moderate the relationship between competencies and performance, suggesting insufficient internalization of these values within organizational practices. These results underscore the need for integrated HR strategies that align competencies with organizational culture and values to optimize employee performance. This study contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of HR practices in public sector organizations, particularly within academic library settings.

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This study aims to analyze the influence of work motivation and work environment on employee performance through job satisfaction as a mediating variable at the Office of Manpower, Investment, and Integrated One-Stop Services (Disnaker PMPTSP) in Malang City. Using a survey method, questionnaires were distributed to all civil servant employees (ASN) in the institution, involving a total of 58 respondents. The variables studied include work motivation, work environment, job satisfaction, and employee performance. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression models and path analysis to examine both direct and indirect effects among variables. The results indicate that work motivation and work environment positively and significantly affect job satisfaction. Furthermore, job satisfaction acts as a significant mediator in the relationship between work motivation, work environment, and employee performance. These findings highlight the importance of creating a conducive work environment and enhancing work motivation through effective managerial policies to optimize employee performance. The practical implications of this research suggest that Disnaker PMPTSP Malang City should continuously improve human resource management by providing recognition, enhancing workplace facilities, and fostering interpersonal relationships to boost employee satisfaction and performance. This study contributes to the academic discourse on the relationship between work motivation, work environment, and performance, particularly in the public sector. It also serves as a reference for future research to explore additional relevant variables, such as organizational culture and employee engagement, in improving public sector service quality.

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This study investigates the effect of the Center of Excellence (PK) school assistance program on graduate employability, mediated through teacher work motivation and the availability of educational facilities at State Vocational High School 1 (SMK N 1) Kepanjen, Malang Regency. Using a quantitative approach and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis, data was collected from 295 alumni and teaching staff. The results highlight that the PK program significantly enhances the quality of the curriculum, provides targeted teacher training, and improves school infrastructure to better align with industrial demands. Moreover, the study demonstrates that teacher motivation, driven by recognition and institutional support, plays a crucial role in enhancing students' employability. Additionally, the availability of modern educational facilities, such as updated laboratories and workshops, further strengthens graduates' readiness for the workforce. Mediation analysis confirms that both teacher motivation and infrastructure development significantly contribute to graduates' employability. These findings suggest that strengthening vocational education through well-targeted assistance programs and continued industry collaboration can bridge the gap between vocational training and the job market, offering valuable policy recommendations to enhance vocational education outcomes.

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This study appraises the effect of financial inclusion on development of small and medium enterprises in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The research employed a survey design. The sample size of this study was 128 small scale businesses in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni L.G.A in Rivers State, while the population consisted of 188 small scale businesses in the same area. Taro Yamane's formula was employed to determine the sample size for this investigation at a 5% level of significance. Respondents were randomly selected utilising simple random sampling. The data analysis techniques employed in the study included Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), mean scores, straightforward percentages, frequencies, and tables. The study's upshots indicated that the development of SMEs in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni L.G.A in Rivers State is significantly and favourably influenced by access to fiscal services, usage of fiscal services, and access to loans from rural branches of banks, as well as electronic banking. In Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni L.G.A in Rivers State, the study determined that financial inclusion significantly contributes to the growth and development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The research suggested that the Nigerian government and financial institutions should prioritise the expansion of fiscal services, particularly in underserved rural areas. To accomplish this, it is possible to establish additional rural bank branches, implement mobile banking units, and provide microfinance services.