Journal Transnational Universal Studies

Improving the Acceptability of the Research and Community Service Management System at Semarang State University: User-Centred Design Method

Muh Sholeh, Anggyi Trisnawan Putra, Martanto Setyo Husodo — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The increasing number of researchers who receive research funds means that more researchers are accessing the Research and Community Service Management System at Universitas Negeri Semarang. The purpose of this study is to examine the Unnes community service management system and UI/UX design using the User-Centered Design research methodology. This study examines the use of the User-Centered Design Method in UI/UX development for the administration of research and community service applications at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES). Using the UCD approach, the UI/UX design of UNNES research and community service applications has been completed successfully. Additionally, the System Usability Scale (SUS) has been used to test the created UI/UX design and assign a score of 83.5.

Implementation of the Core Tax System: Impacts and Challenges on Tax Revenue in Indonesia

Ade Kurniawan Wahyu Hidayat, Inayati Inayati — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tax revenue is the main source of state revenue which is very vital to finance national development in Indonesia. However, the tax administration system in Indonesia still faces various challenges, such as slow administrative processes, inaccurate data, and low levels of taxpayer compliance, which have an impact on the suboptimal state tax revenue. To overcome these problems, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) implements the Core Tax System (Coretax), an integrated information technology-based tax administration system. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the implementation of Coretax on tax revenues and identify the challenges faced in its implementation in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative approach with literature review and analysis of secondary data from various sources, including official government reports, scientific journals, and relevant articles. The results of the study show that the implementation of Coretax has a positive impact in the form of increasing administrative efficiency, transparency, and accuracy of tax management. Coretax also accelerates the tax reporting and payment process, improves data quality, and strengthens taxpayer supervision and compliance. However, in the early stages of implementation, this system faced a number of challenges, such as technical constraints, limited infrastructure, resistance from taxpayers and employees, and adaptation of business processes, especially in the informal sector and MSMEs. Nonetheless, Coretax is expected to be a major breakthrough in reforming Indonesia's tax administration, improving tax revenue, and strengthening public trust in tax authorities. This study recommends the need to increase socialization, training, and assistance for taxpayers as well as strengthen technology infrastructure to support the success of the overall implementation of Coretax.

Implementation of Community Guidance in Handling Children In Conflict with The Law at Class I Correctional Institution Cirebon

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Children in conflict with the law (CICL) are a vulnerable group requiring special protection and assistance at every stage of the criminal justice process. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the role of Community Counselors (Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan/PK) in handling CICL at the Class I Correctional Center in Cirebon. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. The findings reveal that the execution of PK's roles in the pre-adjudication, adjudication, and post-adjudication phases has not been fully optimized. Several obstacles were identified, including delayed involvement of PKs from the beginning of the legal process, an imbalance between the number of PKs and clients, and insufficiently comprehensive social approaches. Nonetheless, in the post-adjudication phase, a more adaptive approach was observed in response to the needs of the children. Therefore, institutional strengthening and capacity development of PKs are necessary to ensure that the assistance provided is carried out effectively and aligns with the principles of restorative justice.

Reframing Renewable Energy Reliability as a National Security Threat: Strategic Foresight and Institutional Challenges in Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Guntur Tri Saputra, Rahati Lutfiana Rakhman — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study critically examines the threats to Indonesia’s energy security arising from the unreliable integration of renewable energy sources (EBT) within the national grid. Drawing from Barry Buzan’s sectoral threat typology, Michael T. Klare’s energy geopolitics framework, and Sugirman’s early warning intelligence theory, the research reframes energy reliability as a national security concern rather than a purely technical issue. Through qualitative analysis of policy documents and in-depth interviews with key informants from government, academia, and intelligence institutions, the study identifies systemic vulnerabilities linked to intermittency, underdeveloped infrastructure, and institutional fragmentation. It reveals that the absence of anticipatory intelligence and risk scenario planning limits Indonesia’s capacity to ensure a stable and resilient energy transition. The findings further highlight the underutilized role of local stakeholders in decentralized energy resilience and the lack of integration between climate risk modelling and national energy planning. Drawing comparisons with the United Kingdom and Germany, the paper argues for embedding strategic foresight within Indonesia’s energy governance framework. The study concludes by proposing institutional reforms that enhance cross-sectoral coordination, intelligence engagement, and localized adaptive capacity to secure the future reliability of EBT. Ultimately, it positions renewable energy reliability as not only a cornerstone of environmental and economic policy, but also of state sovereignty and long-term climate diplomacy.

The Influence of Content Marketing and Influencer Endorsement on Purchase Decision Through Brand Image Mediation

Kharisma Putri Amelia, Annisa Sekar Ningrum, May Dedu, Agustina — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to test the effect of content marketing and influencer endorsement on purchasing decisions with brand image as a mediating variable. This study was conducted on active TikTok Shop users who had made purchases at TikTok Shop. This type of study is a causal qualitative study with data analysis applying the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The number of samples used is the Hair formula so that the number of indicators is 20 so that 200 respondents are needed. For data collection, the research was carried out by distributing questionnaires online and purposive random sampling. The findings of the hypothesis test describe Content Marketing and Influencer Endorsement as having a positive and significant effect on Brand Image. Then, Brand Image has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions. These findings indicate that marketing strategies through content and influencer support can improve brand image, and in turn can encourage consumer purchasing decisions.

Digital Marketing Strategy on Vitamin C Products After the Covid 19 Pandemic

Praditya Fajar Nugroho, Agus Buono, Bagus Sartono — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the digital marketing strategy of vitamin C products after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increasing use of the internet and changes in consumer behavior, this study explores the influence of price, service quality, brand image, and trust on vitamin C purchase decisions on digital channels. The method used was a quantitative survey in the Greater Jakarta area with a sample of 100 respondents. The results show that consumer trust has a significant influence on purchasing decisions, while price, service quality, and brand image do not show significant direct influences. This study provides recommendations for vitamin C manufacturers to focus on improving trust and quality of service to increase sales on digital channels.

Pt Pertamina Patra Niaga Integrated Terminal Banjarmasin: Communitybased Social Innovation Strategy For Stunting Prevention

Adi Lukman Arifin, Fitria Eka Ramadhini — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article discusses the implementation of the "BUNGAS" (Banjarmasin in Anti-Stunting Community Development Efforts) CSR program by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga IT Banjarmasin through asman toga management activities, the involvement of posyandu cadres, and the development of household food security. This program is a community-based social innovation in an effort to accelerate the reduction of stunting rates through improved nutrition. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach and case studies. The results show that the program has successfully created significant social, economic, and environmental impacts and contributed to the achievement of several SDGs indicators.