Continuous managing the quality of education in the Covid-19 pandemic has been a unique challenge, and the government has acknowledged to shift from conventional to screen adopting technology. This research attempts to examine the relationship between technological understanding, game-based learning, and students' achievements. This work engaged a quantitative approach with SEM-PLS to gain a deeper understanding of the connectivity among variables. The participants were senior high school students from several places in East Java of Indonesia. The findings indicate that technological knowledge, educational competence, computer skills play an essential role in supporting technology-based learning. However, this study notes that game-based learning in distance learning cannot act as a mediator in enhancing the students’ achievement. This study offers policy-makers the use of game-based learning in the learning process during synchronous learning using technology.

The important role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the economy requires SMEs to achieve business sustainability. The sustainability of SMEs can be achieved with assistance and guidance from external parties, both government and private, through corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. This study investigates the mediating role of competitive advantage in the relationship between CSR programs and sustainability. The population of this study comprised SME owners who participated in CSR assistance programs offered by either state-owned enterprises or the private sector. This study collected quantitative data from 110 SMEs in East Java, located in the Malang, Probolinggo, Mojokerto, Kediri, and Blitar regions. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the result was that companies or governments that provide CSR program assistance to SMEs contribute to an increase in SMEs' competitive advantage and business sustainability. Competitive advantage mediates the relationship between CSR programs and SME business sustainability. For companies or governments, providing CSR programs to SMEs requires mentoring models and CSR programs that focus on providing training to increase product innovation by creating unique products not easily imitated by competitors while maintaining competitive quality and prices. In addition, there is a need for training to increase SMEs’ understanding of compliance with legal standards in business management, the importance of establishing a comprehensive code of ethics in business management, and the role of SMEs’ contribution to charity so that business sustainability can continue to be pursued.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between compensation and employee performance, analyze the relationship between job rotation and employee performance, and analyze employee engagement on employee performance in SMEs. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used in this study is quantitative to test the hypothesis taken from the research variables in numbers and then the data is analyzed using statistical procedures. This study explains the causal relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. The population in this study were 670 SMEs owners. Data collection techniques in research were carried out by distributing questionnaires containing statements related to the variables studied. The measurement scale used for this research is a 7-point Likert scale. Data analysis uses the Partial Least Square (PLS) method.   Findings: The results of this study are compensation has a significant effect on employee performance, job rotation has a significant effect on employee performance, employee engagement has a significant effect on employee performance Practical implications: SMEs managers should implement compensation, job rotation to encourage employee performance improvement and also to encourage employee engagement to improve SME employee performance. Authenticity/Value: The novelty of this research is the discovery of a relationship model of compensation, job rotation, Employee Engagement and performance of SMEs employees.

Halal micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the economy, supporting the rapid development of the world's halal industry. The performance of halal MSMEs is influenced by knowledge management and financial literacy. Based on knowledge-based theory, which focuses on internal factors to explain business strategies, innovation capabilities and risk attitudes can mediate the influence of knowledge management and financial literacy on the performance of halal MSMEs. Data collected using quantitative proximity from a sample of 195 owners of halal MSMEs in Malang Raya, Indonesia, was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings showed that knowledge management and financial literacy affect the performance of MSMEs. The innovation ability and risk attitude of MSME owners mediate the effects of knowledge management and financial literacy on the performance of MSMEs. When knowledge is managed effectively, it creates unique capabilities that contribute to improved performance through innovation, realized through innovative products, and risk attitude, realized through optimized opportunities.

This study examines how Islamic financial literacy and Islamic financial access contribute to the performance of Halal MSMEs using knowledge-based theory. Micro, small, and medium-sized halal businesses (MSMEs) have an important role in the economy and the rapid growth of the world halal industry. The success of halal MSMEs depends on a number of factors, including the availability of Islamic funding and the financial literacy of Islamic finance. This study adopted a hierarchical regression model to examine quantitative data from a sample of 209 halal MSMEs' owners and managers in Malang Raya, Indonesia. The findings demonstrate that a high level of Islamic financial literacy can encourage Islamic financial inclusion, while inclusive Islamic financial institutions have a significant impact on MSMEs’ performance. In promoting inclusive Islamic finance, this study contributes by describing how Islamic financial inclusion affects the performance of Halal MSMEs and the level of society's knowledge on Islamic finance. Implications: Once MSMEs have a strong understanding of the Islamic finance principles, they are more likely to use these resources to increase access to Islamic finance; thereby leading to business growth and expansion. For this study, the halal industry within the food and beverage sector is a noteworthy production sector.

Providing teaching and learning activities during the Covid-19 pandemic has been a global challenge, and the government has responded to this issue by conducting distance learning using technology. This study introduces and evaluates gamification learning in economics employing to enhance the students’ achievements. This study elaborates on a new learning model, “e-crowdwar mobile game,” that can be used for distance learning activities. This research adopted classroom action research to gain an understanding of the implementation of this new model for students’ achievement. The work involved senior high school students in several regions in East Java of Indonesia. Accordingly, the data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings indicate that the implementation of gamification learning faces some difficulties in both teachers and students. However, this new model outperforms the conventional learning model with the teacher-centered approach, and it can be considered an alternative learning model for distance learning using technology. Keywords: E-crowdwar, gamification learning, mobile-Learning, students’ achievements