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A high level of economic growth in a country only sometimes reflects a similar increase in all regions. Disparities in economic growth between regions often occur, even when overall economic growth has increased. This research aims to analyze the influence of economic growth on the level of regional inequality in Papua Province. This research is explanatory research that uses the causality method. The secondary data used in this research is collected by conducting documentation studies at several Papuan government agencies. This research was conducted in Papua Province because it is one of the provinces with a high level of regional inequality in the Republic of Indonesia. The data in this research was obtained using document study techniques. Data analysis techniques are carried out using data collection, data reduction, and data categories. This research shows that economic growth has a negative and significant effect on regional inequality in Papua Province, where increasing production in all economic sectors can create jobs, increase income and reduce the unemployment rate, so regional inequality in Papua Province can be reduced. In the future, the Papua Provincial Government will need to implement strict policies regarding mining activities' environmental and social impacts. The Papua Provincial Government also needs to increase economic diversification by strengthening non-mining sectors to reduce dependence on the mining and quarrying sector.

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This study examines the effects of Korean Wave brand ambassadors on consumer purchase intentions in online marketplaces, focusing on the mediating roles of brand image and online customer reviews. A quantitative approach involving a survey was used to collect data from a hundred respondents who are fans of the Korean Wave, employing purposive sampling based on criteria such as age, gender, and the intensity of Korean Wave content consumption. Findings indicate that while brand ambassadors significantly enhance brand image, they do not directly influence online reviews. However, brand image substantially affects online reviews, which in turn, significantly impact purchase intentions. Hence, the authors underscore the pivotal role of brand image and online reviews in boosting consumer trust and purchase intentions. Moreover, it highlights the profound influence of the Korean Wave on brand ambassadors, suggesting that popular culture is a potent tool in shaping brand image perception. These insights emphasize the importance of considering online elements like brand image and customer reviews in marketing strategies tailored to culturally influenced industries.

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This study is aimed at empirically investigating the relationship between trade liberalization and economic growth in Nigeria. Real gross domestic product and degree of openness were used as measures of economic growth and trade liberalization respectively. Exchange rate and inflation were used as check variables. The aforementioned variables for the study were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Augmented Dickey fuller (ADF) was used to test for data stationarity, while the specified model was estimated using the Fully Modifies Ordinary Least (FMOLs) square method. Findings from the study show that there is positive and statistical significant relationship between degree of openness and real gross domestic product. The aforementioned result indicates that the adoption of liberal trade policies will likely bring about economic growth. However economic growth and development are not the same. Historical and empirical evidence from Nigeria have shown that liberal trade policies have not favoured the country. Nigeria’s productive capacity has been and has remained low and as a result Nigeria consumes more than it produces. In addition, the country has not been able to develop its local productive capacity. Thus, this paper recommends that the government should be tactful in the formulation and implementation of trade policies.

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This research aims to analyze the influence of motivation, work discipline, and recruitment on the Performance of Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) members of the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service, both simultaneously and partially, and to analyze the variables that have a dominant influence on the Performance of TNI-AU members of the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service. The type of research used is explanatory research. Location: This research was conducted within the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service. The research population was all members of the TNI-AU Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service, namely 60 members. Considering that the population is a manageable size, census research is used. Namely, all members of the TNI-AU Personnel Service at Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base will be the research respondents. The analysis method uses multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing. The research results show that motivation, work discipline, and recruitment affect the Performance of TNI-AU members of the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service, both simultaneously and partially. This research also shows that motivation has a dominant influence on the Performance of TNI-AU members at the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service. The Head of the Personnel Service could better enforce discipline fairly among all members, both superiors and subordinates. When working at the Iswahjudi Magetan Air Base Personnel Service, motivation is also needed. Therefore, every member must be highly motivated at work.

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This research aims to analyze the influence of work motivation, work discipline, and work environment on the performance members of the Air Force personnel at Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta, both simultaneously and partially, and to analyze the influence of which variables are dominant on the performance members of air force personnel at Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta. This research was conducted at Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta. The type of research used is explanatory research. The research population was all members of the Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta Air force personnel, namely 120 members. Considering that the population is not too large, census research was used, and all Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta Air force personnel will be the research respondents. The analysis method uses multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing. The research results show that work motivation, discipline, and work environment influence the performance members of air force personnel at Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta, both simultaneously and partially. Furthermore, this research identified that work motivation had a dominant influence on the performance members of air force personnel at Diskomlekau Mabesau, Jakarta. From the research results, it is recommended that members of the Jakarta Diskomlekau Mabesau personnel increase work motivation to meet performance.

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The objective of this study is to examine the impact of work motivation, work discipline, and job characteristics on the performance of employees at PT. Kerry Express Indonesia can operate either concurrently or partially. This study aims to examine the predominant factors, such as work motivation, work discipline, and job features, that influence the employee performance of PT Kerry Express Indonesia. The location of this research was PT. Kerry Express Indonesia with address Jalan Harapan II No. 5 RT.2/ RW. 5 Setu, Cipayung District. East Jakarta City. The type of research used is explanatory research. The research population is employees of PT. Kerry Express Indonesia has 60 employees. Census research was used for all PT employees, considering the small population. Kerry Express Indonesia will be the research respondent. The analysis method uses multiple linear regression and hypothesis testing. The research results show that work motivation, discipline, and work environment affect the performance of PT employees. Kerry Express Indonesia, either simultaneously or partially. Furthermore, this research identified that job characteristics have a dominant influence on the performance of PT employees. Kerry Express Indonesia. Work motivation is needed at PT. Kerry Express Indonesia, every employee must have high work motivation.

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This study was conducted at Wondo Genet Agricultural Research Center experimental field from January 2018 to March 2021. The study examined the financial feasibility of WG-Rosemary-III rosemary variety for fresh herbs and WG-Rosemary-II rosemary variety for dry herb production. For this study, both rosemary varieties were planted on 100m2 land areas with an intra and inter-row spacing of 60cm. All cost and benefit data were collected during the cultivation period. The study utilized financial analysis methods such as net present value (NPV) and benefit-cost ratio (BCR) to analyze the feasibility of their production. The study found that the net present value of production of WG-rosemary-III for fresh herbs was ETB 2,603,219.63 per hectare in its entire three years of production, indicating that its production is financially feasible. The benefit-cost ratio of production of WG-rosemary-III for fresh herbs was 7.94 which indicates that a 1 ETB outlay for this rosemary production results in a net return of ETB 6.94 per hectare. Besides, the net present value of production of WG-rosemary-II for dry herb was ETB 1,186,051.02 per hectare in its entire three-year course of production, which indicates that its production is financially feasible. The benefit-cost ratio of production of WG-rosemary-II for dry herbs was 4.22 which indicates that a 1 ETB outlay for this rosemary production results to gain a net return of ETB 3.22. The results indicate that the production of these rosemary varieties is profitable. Therefore, the government and other concerned stakeholders should further scale up the production of these rosemary technologies through training and awareness creation for farmers and investors through extension agents, thereby these rosemary technologies are utilized as a significant source of income and contribute to the enhancement of household well-being.