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Key research themes
1. How can effective financial administration and accountability be implemented in short-term budgeting processes at the village government level?
This research theme investigates the practices, challenges, and regulatory compliance related to the administration and accountability of village government finances, emphasizing short-term budget planning and reporting. It matters because transparent and accountable financial management at the local government level is essential for ensuring effective utilization of funds and meeting regulatory standards.
Key finding: This study finds that while the village government of Desa Manunggal Jaya has implemented financial administration aligned with Regulation No. 113 (2014), the accountability reporting, specifically in the LRAPBD format and... Read more
2. What are effective strategies for curriculum development and implementation in early childhood education that support short-term educational budgeting priorities?
Research under this theme focuses on curriculum design and operationalization in early childhood education (PAUD) settings, particularly examining holistic approaches that integrate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. This theme is relevant to budgeting as curriculum changes require allocation of resources for teacher training, materials, and technology, which must be planned and justified in short-term budgets.
Key finding: The research demonstrates that a holistic curriculum approach in PAUD enhances active child participation and developmental readiness through strategies like play-based learning, parental involvement, and innovative... Read more
Key finding: Though mostly procedural, this guideline offers a clear framework for schools to develop operational curricula aligned with the Merdeka curriculum, facilitating effective use of limited short-term funds for curriculum... Read more
3. How do socio-economic and demographic factors influence educational attainment and income outcomes among rural and marginalized communities, and what budgeting considerations does this imply for short-term educational and economic development plans?
This theme centers on examining empirical relationships between factors like parental education, income, family size, gender, and social location on children's education levels and household incomes. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for planning short-term budgets targeting socio-economic development through educational and economic interventions.
Key finding: Using logistic regression on SUSENAS 2014 data, this study identifies that father's education, income, scholarship reception, and residence location significantly and positively affect educational attainment among fisherfolk... Read more
Key finding: Qualitative findings reveal that social attitude changes among street children at PKBM HIMMATA are linked with intervention factors including discipline, confidence, environmental care, and responsibility. These insights... Read more