Innovation Business Management and Accounting Journal

Evaluation of The Implementation of Loading and Unloading Service Standards in the Talang Duku Port Area, Muaro Jambi Regency

Juwita A, Novita Wulandari, M. Abduh — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Duku Port, located along the Batanghari River, plays a strategic role as a gateway for international trade in the Jambi region. However, the port faces significant challenges due to the shallow river channel, which limits access for large-tonnage vessels. Only smaller ships can operate safely, while larger vessels must wait for high tide or divert to other ports. This condition reduces the port’s operational performance, decreases revenue, and hinders regional economic growth. Although these issues have been acknowledged, comprehensive evaluations of cargo handling service standards remain limited. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of these service standards through a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis, followed by descriptive and interpretive analysis. The findings indicate that the implementation of service standards has improved loading and unloading efficiency and reduced operational costs. Nevertheless, technical and service-related limitations persist. Therefore, strengthening infrastructure, conducting regular training, and adopting new technologies are essential. This study highlights the need for continuous evaluation and improvement of service standards to ensure safe and efficient port operations that support international trade and regional economic development.

Harnessing the Momentum of the Economic GIG to Increase the Transformation of the Accounting Profession in the Era of Society 5.0

Rohmatul Faizah — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The outbreak of economic digitalization in the era of society 5.0 and its impact has begun to be felt by various parties, including the accounting profession. There is a prediction of a decline and even the extinction of several professions in 2030 by the World Economic Forum, one of which is the accounting profession. This research is expected to provide an overview of the existence of the accounting profession, as well as the various kinds of efforts needed, as well as look at the opportunities offered to this profession in the gig economy era. The results of the study show that it is still possible for the accounting profession to survive in the era of society 5.0 until 2030, with the note that there is support from the government, namely implementing equitable distribution of digital infrastructure, to make comprehensive policies and no less crucial, namely paying attention to legal protection for workers, and in terms of workers, the readiness of human resources is needed to always adapt to various changes. Among them can be achieved by participating in education and training in accounting, taxation, and foreign language certification, improving digital capabilities, actively participating in professional communities and organizations, mastering soft skills (interpersonal and intrapersonal), and understanding applicable accounting and tax standards.