Benefits Editorial Team: Journal of Economics and Tourism (Benefits: JET) published the Benefits Journal Volume 1 Number 1 May 2024 with a special theme “Socio-Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development in Indonesia and Southeast Asia: Challenges, Strategies, and Comparative Perspectives” which is divided into several important sectors, namely:

1. Digital Economy & MSMEs Development;
2. Migration & Labor Economics;
3. Organizational and Behavioral Studies;
4. Financial and Banking Systems;
5. Public Policy & Fiscal Recovery

The articles featured in this edition present a variety of interesting and contemporary topics. The authors contributing to this issue come from various universities across Indonesia, reflecting the diversity of perspectives and the richness of the nation’s academic scholarship in addressing contemporary social and economic issues. 

In the May 2024 edition, we feature a variety of research articles:

1. Utilization of Social Media Marketing for MSMEs in Serang City

| Authors: Vera Maria¹, Ahmad Fauzan Hidayatullah², Ussy Emmelly Devy Tunning Putri³, Rana Sabilah⁴, Nadia Nurul Mursidah⁵, Levina Putri Ramdhany⁶, Fakhriza Aqsyal Syauqi⁷ (^1234567Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)

1. The Effect of Social, Economic, and Employment Conditions on Overseas Migration in Indonesia (Case Study: 33 Provinces in Indonesia Year 2013 - 2022)

| Authors: Togi Haidat Mangara¹, Wadi Saputri², Rahmi Aulia Putri³ (¹²³Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)

1. Systematic Literature Review Affective Commitment in Southeast Asian Context

| Authors: Jihan Salsabilla Ardine Pranindy¹ and Inavatul Mafrukhah² (^1,2Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia)

1. Comparison of Dual Banking System Indonesia and Malaysia

| Authors: Salsa Billa¹, Siti Soleha², Mimin Devitasari³ (¹²³Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)

1. Problems and Actions of the Indonesian Government in Restoring the State's Financial Condition after the Covid-19 Pandemic

| Authors: Najwa Ananda Putri¹, Ira Septika Putri², Putri Nurul Aini³ (¹²³Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)