Purpose: This study aims to analyse the level of public trust in village officials in the management of village funds, focusing on personal and relational aspects. Methodology/ Approach: The research uses a quantitative method with a population of all residents of Village X aged 17 years and above, and a sample of 112 people selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a trust scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. Results: The regression analysis results show that benevolence (? = 0,401) and competence (? = 0,335) from the personal quality aspect have a significant effect on trust, contributing 42.5%. However, integrity did not show a significant effect. From the relational quality aspect, only closeness was significant (p<0.05), while support and reciprocity had no effect. Limitations: This study has limitations in developing the concepts of integrity, support, and reciprocity effectively, and has not yet comprehensively explored other factors such as transparency and accountability. The generalization of the study's results is also limited due to the sample size, which is not large enough or representative. Contribution: This study concludes that the personal and relational qualities of village officials play an important role in building public trust, but the integrity and support of village officials need improvement for more transparent and accountable village fund management.

Purpose: This study aims to conduct a bibliometric mapping of Google Scholar-indexed literature over the last eight years (2016–2024) related to the fraud pentagon theory and its application in analyzing fraudulent financial statements in Indonesia. Methodology/approach: This research employs a quantitative approach using a literature study design. Data were obtained using the Publish or Perish software, resulting in 347 relevant articles. These were further analyzed using the VOSviewer tool to visualize trends, clusters, and keyword frequencies in the existing literature. Results/findings: The findings indicate a significant growth in the number of publications on fraud pentagon theory, particularly in 2021 (65 articles) and 2022 (72 articles). Network visualization using VOSviewer shows five primary research clusters. Frequently used keywords include “Pentagon,” “Financial Statements,” and “Indonesia Stock Exchange,” reflecting mainstream research interests. In contrast, emerging topics such as “F-Score Model” and “Determinants” appear less frequently, highlighting research gaps. Influential factors commonly discussed include pressure, financial stability, and internal business conditions as key triggers of financial statement fraud. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis confirms the central role of fraud pentagon theory in the Indonesian academic discourse on financial fraud. It also identifies underexplored areas that deserve more attention from future researchers, particularly quantitative indicators like the F-Score Model. Limitations: The study is limited to 347 articles deemed relevant from an initial pool of 450; 103 were excluded due to being non-academic (e.g., theses, reviews). Contribution: This research highlights gaps and future directions for forensic accounting studies, encouraging deeper exploration into predictive fraud detection models and underrepresented variables.

Purpose: This study aims to provide empirical evidence of the compensation system and income variance for Cage Crews (ABK) at UD. Turiolo before and after transitioning from an open to a closed house system, along with assessing the resulting income increases. Methodology/approach: This research adopts a quantitative descriptive approach, utilizing a paired sample t-test for data analysis. Data collection involved interviews with business owners and four crew members and documentation of compensation records across maintenance cycles. Results/findings: The findings revealed a significant increase in ABK income after the implementation of the closed house system. The performance-based compensation system is directly correlated with higher income levels achieved through improved operational efficiency. Conclusion: The MSME performance of social media in TOS Lubuklinggau showed a 45.3% sales increase, especially in culinary and fashion products. This study reveals the potential of digital marketing and the need for wider adoption and stakeholder support. Limitations: The study focused solely on one broiler chicken farm in Gowa Regency, limiting the generalizability of the findings to other farms or regions. Future studies should include a broader sample across different farming systems and geographical areas. Contribution: This research highlights the critical role of compensation systems in improving worker income within the poultry farming industry and provides evidence of the economic benefits of adopting modern cage systems, such as the closed house model.

Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the impact of personal capital and People's Business Credit on the revenue of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sindue District, Donggala Regency. Methodology: The study employed a quantitative verification approach, focusing on grocery stall MSMEs in Sindue District. Using purposive sampling, 110 respondents were selected. Both primary and secondary data were analyzed through multiple linear regression. Results: The findings revealed that MSME revenue in Sindue District was significantly and positively influenced by Own Capital (52.4%) and People's Business Credit (39.8%), with both variables explaining 76.9% of the revenue variation. The remaining 23.1% was attributed to other factors not examined in this study. Conclusions: Own capital and KUR both significantly boost MSME income in Sindue District. Own capital offers flexibility, while KUR supports production. However, access barriers remain. Combining both funding sources is key to MSME growth. Limitations: This study focused solely on MSMEs in Sindue District. Future research should expand the sample size and include additional variables, such as pricing strategies and financial management, to provide deeper insights into factors affecting business income. Contribution: This study's findings are anticipated to assist the government and financial institutions enhance targeted financing policies and aid MSMEs in their financial decision-making.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the role of content quality as a moderation variable in social media variables and brand ambassadors to Skintific product brand awareness. Methodology/approach: This study uses a quantitative approach with a causal research design. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with a sample of 100 people. Data were collected via a Google Form questionnaire and analyzed using SmartPLS version 3.3. Results/findings: The results of the study are as follows: social media variables affect brand awareness of Skintific products, brand ambassadors influence brand awareness of Skintific products, content quality is able to strengthen the influence of social media on brand awareness of Skintific products and content quality is able to strengthen the influence of brand ambassadors on brand awareness of Skintific products. Conclusion: Content quality significantly strengthens the impact of social media and brand ambassadors on brand awareness, maximizing the effectiveness of digital marketing on consumer perceptions. Limitations: This research also has limitations in the coverage of the area focused on the city of Bandar Lampung; therefore, future similar research can expand the scope of the research area to obtain better results. Contribution: Companies pay more attention and strive to maintain and increase brand awareness or consumer brand awareness of products so that consumers make the brand their first choice when they want to buy products.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of scarcity marketing and customer perceived value on purchasing decisions, with brand collaboration—specifically with the Aerostreet shoe brand—acting as a moderating variable. As consumer behavior continues to evolve in the digital era, understanding the psychological triggers that drive purchasing decisions becomes essential for marketers. This study focuses on how limited availability (scarcity) and perceived benefits (value) can influence buyer intent and how a well-known local brand collaboration may amplify these effects. Methodology/approach: The study uses a quantitative research approach, with data collected through an online questionnaire targeting Aerostreet shoe consumers in Jakarta. A total of 121 respondents were selected using the Slovin formula for large, indefinite populations. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the SmartPLS application to assess the relationships among the variables. Results/findings: The analysis reveals that both scarcity marketing and customer perceived value have a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, the presence of a brand collaboration with Aerostreet serves as a moderating variable that strengthens the impact of these marketing strategies on consumer behavior. Conclusion: Scarcity and perceived value are key drivers in consumer decision-making, and their influence can be enhanced through strategic brand collaborations such as those involving Aerostreet. Limitations: The study is limited to a specific brand and demographic region, so generalizability may be constrained. Contribution: This study provides practical insights for marketers on leveraging scarcity and value perceptions, especially when paired with brand collaborations, to increase consumer engagement and purchase intent.

Purpose: This research aims to determine the effect of service quality and brand image on increasing guest satisfaction at Hotel Santika Palu. Methodology: The population in this study were visitors who stayed at the Hotel Santika Palu, the sampling technique was nonprobability sampling using Purposive sampling, the final sample was 90 respondents. This study used a quantitative approach method. Multiple linear regression analysis test was used in this study using the spss application version 24.0 Results: These results indicate that service quality and brand image have a positive and significant effect on increasing customer satisfaction, service quality has a positive and significant effect on increasing customer satisfaction and brand image has a positive and significant effect on increasing customer satisfaction. Thus, increasing both variables has the potential to strengthen guest satisfaction and increase their chances of returning to stay at Hotel Santika Palu in the future. Conclusion: The study concludes that service quality and brand image are critical factors in improving guest satisfaction. Strengthening these elements can enhance guest experiences and loyalty, which is essential for maintaining competitive advantage in the hospitality industry. Limitations: The limitation of this research is that it was only conducted at one hotel, namely Hotel Santika Palu, so the results cannot be generalized to other hotels with different characteristics or in different locations. Contribution: This research has implications for the importance of improving service quality and strengthening brand image as the main strategy in efforts to increase guest satisfaction.