Urban development can create a measurable gap between spatial plans and actual land use, particularly where Green Open Space (Ruang Terbuka Hijau/RTH) zoning overlaps certified land parcels. This study evaluates the conformity of actual land use with RTH zoning in the Detailed Sp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajgr/2026/v9i3429
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Medan Station Road Overpass in reducing traffic congestion in the urban core of Medan City (North Sumatra, Indonesia). Using a quasi-experimental Before–After design and mixed methods, we compared traffic performance before and after...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i121233
Water loss in urban distribution systems is a persistent challenge, especially in developing regions where infrastructure and management systems are often inadequate. This study investigates the piped water distribution performance in Kecamatan Doloksanggul, Kabupaten Humbang Has...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i81101
This study evaluates the hierarchy of service centres, potential interdistrict interaction, and the relationships among service-centre development, accessibility, and regional development in Northern Medan, Indonesia. An integrated quantitative-spatial, cross-sectional, perceptio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i83245
Indonesia’s Village Fund (Dana Desa) has transformed rural public finance by transferring substantial resources to villages and expanding local discretion under the Village Law. However, allocation and spending practices often remain weakly aligned with heterogeneous village pote...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11253
This study identifies leading economic sectors and formulates regional development strategies for Babussalam district, Aceh Tenggara Regency, Indonesia. Using secondary GRDP data (2020–2024) and stakeholder interviews, we apply the Location Quotient (LQ), Klassen Typology, and SW...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i11238
This study formulates a strategic model to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in West Kisaran District, Asahan Regency, to improve competitiveness and increase their contribution to regional economic development. A mixed-methods design was applied, combining...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i121229
This study examines how the Medan–Tebing Tinggi Toll Road reshapes local economic dynamics by analysing its effects on (i) regional economic performance, (ii) the continuity and development of signature micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and (iii) their contribution to...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i121223
Bebesen District (Central Aceh Regency) has strong potential in horticulture and Gayo Arabica coffee, yet development is constrained by fluctuating productivity, technological gaps, and unstable market access. This study identifies leading commodities, classifies Bebesen’s sector...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i101184
The increasing demand for horticultural produce and the strategic role of agriculture in regional development necessitate more integrated and spatially informed planning in agrarian regions like Indonesia. Despite favorable agroecological conditions, Deli Serdang Regency has not...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i71086
Beef cattle farming plays a critical role in promoting food security, economic resilience, and rural development, particularly in emerging economies. This study presents a strategic framework for developing beef cattle farming by leveraging regional potential, with a focus on Del...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i71067
This study investigates the impact of economic growth, poverty, unemployment, and the Human Development Index (HDI) on income inequality in North Sumatra during 2019–2023. Using panel data regression with the Fixed Effect Model (FEM), selected for its ability to control unobserve...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i12938
Goa Ergendang, located in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, is a natural tourism destination with untapped potential. This study analyzes strategies for developing sustainable tourism at Goa Ergendang using SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) and AHP (Analytical H...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i10895
This study analyzes the impact of macro socio-economic variables on poverty alleviation within the context of regional development in North Sumatra Province from 2019 to 2023. The socio-economic variables examined include economic growth, average years of schooling, life expectan...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i10894
This research aims to analyze the impact of tourism development on regional planning and poverty alleviation in the Bukit Lawang and Tangkahan tourist areas of Langkat Regency. Using a quantitative approach with associative methods, 150 respondents from local communities and regi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i10893