The main problem in regional development lies in human and natural resources and is seen from the potential that exists and is owned in an area to increase the number and type of job opportunities for the community in the area itself. Economic development is a process. The process in question is a process that includes the formation of new institutions, the development of alternative industries, improving the capacity of the existing workforce to produce better products and services, identifying new markets, transferring knowledge, and developing new companies. This study aims to compare the competitiveness of the economic sectors of 4 cities in North Sulawesi province. The data used in this study are secondary data obtained based on available data and sourced from reports from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The data included in this research is gross domestic, regional product (GRDP) data at constant prices for 2017-2021. The objects are Manado, Tomohon, Bitung and Kotamobagu. By using the location quotient analysis method, shift share, and Klassen typology. The findings of the research show that the sectors that have competitiveness in the economy of 4 cities in North Sulawesi province are the processing industry, electricity and gas procurement, water procurement, waste management, waste and recycling, construction, wholesale, and retail trade; car and motorcycle repair, transportation and warehousing, provision of accommodation and food and drink, information and communication, financial and insurance services, company services, government administration, defense and compulsory social security and education services and health services. In conclusion, Manado is the city with the highest sector development and growth values compared to Tomohon, Bitung, and Kotamobagu.

Economic development in an area requires encouragement between the local government and the community to grow regional economic activities by managing existing resources, establishing relationships between government and private agencies, and encouraging development related to regional economic activities. The development of a region cannot be separated from national development because regional governments and local communities need coordination to utilize, create, develop, and produce existing resources. This study aimed to describe the potential of the economic sector in Surabaya in the period of 2015-2019. This research uses secondary data for five years in the 2015-2019 period. The analytical method used analyzes location quotient, shift share, and Klassen typology. The results of the study revealed that five sectors were included in quadrant I, and two sectors were included in quadrant IV. In conclusion, Surabaya has fifteen economic sectors that drive economic progress, ten sectors grow relatively fast, nine industries have outstanding location advantages, and five sectors belong to quadrant I. This research is used as a reference in making policies related to economic progress in Surabaya, which impacts increasing employment and per capita income.

Motivation/Background: In Indonesia, labor force participation is dominated by men while woman's participation is only half. This study was conducted to examine the dual role conflict of women in health workers in Indonesia. The research was conducted on female nurses at the Provincial Hospital of North Sulawesi Province: Prof. Dr. Kandou Manado Method: The total number of questionnaires distributed was 200 questionnaires, with the response rate was 60% or 120 respondents. The majority of respondents, are young workers aged 27-36 years, the last education was diploma 3 in nursing, having 3-5 children. To test the hypothesis it was found that a positive and significant relationship between work-family conflict to work stress and organizational commitment to woman's performance in multiple roles was accepted. Another hypothesis relationship tested is rejected. Results: The results of the study are described in the discussion above which finds various influences and relationships between variables of this study. The dual role of women on performance at work is influenced by various variables. Conclusions: These results have an impact on hospital organization as well as on future research.