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The Influence of Product Quality on Customer Loyalty with Customer Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable among Gen Z Consumers of Kopi Kenangan in Makassar City

Azizah, Nur, Anwar, Ichwan Musa, Muhammad, Wardhana, Muhammad Ilham, Aswar, Nurul Fadilah
Abstract: The Effect of Product Quality on Customer Loyalty with Customer Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable among Gen Z Consumers of Kopi Kenangan in Makassar City. Thesis, Departement of Management, Faculty of Economies and Bussiness.… ssiness. State University of Makassar. Supervised by Mr. Anwar and Mr. Muhammad Ichwan Musa. This study aims to determine the effect of product quality on customer loyalty with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable among Generation Z consumers of Kopi Kenangan in Makassar City. The focus of this research is to analyze how product quality can increase customer satisfaction and shape customer loyalty. This research uses a quantitative approach with an associative explanatory design. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 110 respondents who are Gen Z consumers of Kopi Kenangan in Makassar City. The data analysis technique used Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with the assistance of SmartPLS version 4.0.9.9 to examine the relationships among variables. The results show that product quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty and acts as a mediating variable in the relationship between product quality and customer loyalty. These findings indicate that good product quality can increase customer satisfaction and strengthen customer loyalty to Kopi Kenangan in Makassar City

Organizational Commitment Among Civil Servants: The Influence of Work Motivation and Organizational Culture at Dr. Soedarso Regional General Hospital

Adha, Muhammad Albert Peter, Mahdi, Irfan, Mahdi, Irfan
Abstract: This study aimed to examine the effect of work motivation and organizational culture on organizational commitment among civil servants in the Finance Department of Dr. Soedarso Regional General Hospital. A quantitative approach… pproach with an associative research method was employed. Primary data were obtained through interviews with the Head of the Finance Department and questionnaires distributed to respondents, while secondary data comprised organizational profiles, employee records, attendance data, and performance reports. The population consisted of 30 civil servants, all of whom were selected as respondents using a total sampling technique. Data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, normality, linearity, and multicollinearity tests, multiple linear regression analysis, correlation analysis, the coefficient of determination, partial t-tests, and a simultaneous F-test. The results showed that work motivation had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, with a regression coefficient of 0.321 and a significance value of 0.021. Organizational culture also had a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment, with a regression coefficient of 0.271 and a significance value of 0.015. Simultaneously, work motivation and organizational culture had a significant effect on organizational commitment, as indicated by an F-value of 10.469 and a significance value of 0.001. The correlation coefficient of 0.661 indicated a strong relationship, while the coefficient of determination of 0.437 showed that both variables explained 43.7% of the variation in organizational commitment. Practically, hospital management should strengthen motivation through performance recognition, competency development, fair task distribution, and feedback, while reinforcing organizational culture through shared values, teamwork, accountability, and integrity.

ESG Disclosure, Green Investment, Sustainability Reporting Quality, and Firm Value: The Moderating Role of Firm Size in Indonesian Energy Companies

Craudia, Windi, Safitri, Heni, Hariyanto, Dedi
Abstract: This study examines the effect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure, green investment, and sustainability reporting quality on firm value, with firm size as a moderating variable in energy sector companies… panies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2024. The study employed a quantitative associative approach using secondary data obtained from annual reports, sustainability reports, and financial statements. Purposive sampling produced 65 observations that met the research criteria. Data were analyzed using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA), supported by classical assumption tests and hypothesis testing. The findings indicate that ESG disclosure does not significantly affect firm value. In contrast, green investment and sustainability reporting quality have positive and significant effects on firm value. Firm size also has a positive and significant direct effect on firm value. However, firm size does not moderate the relationship between ESG disclosure, green investment, or sustainability reporting quality and firm value. Simultaneously, ESG disclosure, green investment, and sustainability reporting quality significantly affect firm value. The first regression model explains 36.0% of the variation in firm value, while the moderation model explains 74.4%. These findings imply that energy sector companies should prioritize concrete green investment initiatives and improve the quality, completeness, and credibility of sustainability reporting to strengthen market value and stakeholder confidence.

The Effect of Work-Life Balance and Career Development on The Organizational Commitment of Employees at The Rimba Belian Palm Oil Mill Unit, Region 5, PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV

Sari, Septi Aulia, Yasmin, Devi
Abstract: Maintaining employee commitment is particularly important in palm oil mill operations, where shift work, physical demands, and limited career development opportunities may affect employees’ attachment to the organization.… on. This study examines the influence of work-life balance and career development on the organizational commitment of operational employees at the Rimba Belian Palm Oil Mill Unit, Region 5, PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV. A quantitative associative design was employed, involving all 114 operational employees through a census approach. Data were collected using a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through multiple linear regression after completing instrument and classical assumption tests. The findings indicate that work-life balance and career development each have a positive and significant influence on organizational commitment. Both variables also jointly contribute significantly to strengthening employees’ commitment to the organization. Work-life balance showed a relatively stronger contribution, suggesting that employees’ ability to manage work demands and personal responsibilities is particularly important in a shift-based operational environment. This study extends the discussion of organizational commitment to the palm oil agro-industry, which remains less frequently examined than service and public-sector organizations. The findings imply that management should improve shift arrangements, rest periods, access to training, and the transparency of promotion and career development processes to maintain employees’ long-term commitment

The Influence of Service Quality and Store Atmosphere on Customer Loyalty through Customer Satisfaction at See You Cafe in Pinrang Regency

Zahra, Fatwa Az, Musa, Chalid Imran, Riu, Isma Azis, Aswar, Nurul Fadilah, Abadi, Rahmat Riwayat
Abstract: The rapid growth of local cafes in medium-sized cities has shifted competition from product-based offerings to experience-based value creation. This study examines how service quality and store atmosphere influence customer… mer loyalty through customer satisfaction at See You Cafe in Pinrang City. The study employed a quantitative associative-causal design involving 160 customers selected through purposive sampling, with criteria including customers aged at least 17 years and having visited See You Cafe at least twice. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire measured on a four-point Likert scale and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The results show that service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Store atmosphere also has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, indicating that physical and sensory elements of the cafe contribute to customers’ positive evaluations. However, store atmosphere does not significantly affect customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction also does not significantly affect loyalty and does not mediate the relationship between service quality and loyalty or between store atmosphere and loyalty. These findings suggest that customer loyalty at See You Cafe is shaped more directly by service quality than by satisfaction or store atmosphere. The study implies that cafe management should prioritize improving service reliability, particularly order-serving timeliness, while maintaining a comfortable atmosphere. In addition, loyalty-building strategies should go beyond customer satisfaction by strengthening service consistency, personalization, and long-term customer engagement

PENGUATAN TALENT MANAGEMENT SEBAGAI FONDASI KEPEMIMPINAN ORGANISASI MAHASISWA: PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT MELALUI PEMBEKALAN MATERI PADA LATIHAN DASAR KEPEMIMPINAN MAHASISWA (LDKM) HIMPUNAN MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN EKONOMI

NUGRAHA, DERRY, JOKO, FATRA SYAHLAN, MIFTAH AMIR, R. EDY RACHMADIO
Abstract: The leadership of student organizations is an important foundation for the sustainability and effectiveness of student activities in higher education institutions. However, many student organization leaders do not yet have… ve a sufficient understanding of how to identify, develop, and maintain the potential of members (talent management), resulting in the leadership regeneration process often being less than optimal. This community service activity was conducted in the form of material preparation for the Student Leadership Basic Training (LDKM) organized by the Student Association (HIMA) of Economic Education on August 9, 2026, at Villa Cantik, with the theme "The Urgency of Leadership." A total of 55 students participated as event participants. The material presented focuses on talent management within organizations, covering the identification of member potential, competency development strategies, and mapping the regeneration of management. The implementation methods include interactive lectures, group discussions, and organizational case studies. The results of the activity show an increase in participants' understanding of the concept of talent management, marked by high enthusiasm in discussions and the participants' ability to formulate strategies for managing members' potential in organizational case simulations. This activity made a tangible contribution to strengthening students' leadership capacities and opened up opportunities for sustainable collaboration between academics and student organizations within the Economics Education Study Program

Strategi Pengembangan Obyek Wisata Kampung Tematik (Studi Di Kampung Jawi Kelurahan Sukorejo, Kecamatan Gunungpati, Kota Semarang)

Mochammad Wildan Huda, Eppy Yuliani
Abstract: Penelitian ini berangkat dari berbagai isu utama yang menghambat keberlanjutan dan optimalisasi potensinya, seperti keterbatasan infrastruktur dan fasilitas pendukung wisata, seperti akses jalan, sanitasi, dan akomodasi… yang belum memadai, sehingga mengurangi kenyamanan wisatawan dan daya tarik destinasi, minimnya upaya promosi dan pemasaran, yang menyebabkan rendahnya kunjungan wisatawan, rendahnya kemampuan sumber daya manusia dalam pengelolaan wisata, termasuk kurangnya pelatihan bagi masyarakat lokal Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan secara kuantitatif agar mencapai tujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi pengembangan objek wisata Kampung Tematik di Kampung Jawi, seacara rinci menggunakan analasis skala likert dan analisis SWOT , pengumpulan data primer yaitu wawancara, observasi kuisoner, dan data sekunder yaitu survey instansional dan literatur web Berdasarkan hasil analisis konsep 4A, dapat diketahui bahwa komponen Ancillary dengan hasil 4,07 menjadi aspek yang paling kuat dalam mendukung pengembangan Kampung Jawi, diikuti oleh Atraksi yaitu 3,99 dan Amenitas yaitu 3,70 yang juga berada dalam kategori baik. Sementara itu, Aksesibilitas yaitu 3,27 menjadi aspek yang masih perlu mendapatkan perhatian lebih lanjut karena memiliki nilai rata-rata terendah. Berdasarkan hasil analisis SWOT, diperoleh nilai IFAS sebesar 6,16 dan EFAS sebesar 5,79. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kekuatan internal yang dimiliki Kampung Jawi lebih besar dibandingkan pengaruh faktor eksternal yang dihadapi. Kondisi ini menempatkan Kampung Jawi pada penerapan strategi ST (Strength–Threat) dengan memanfaatkan kekuatan internal untuk menghadapi tantangan eksternal melalui penguatan identitas budaya, peningkatan kemandirian pengelolaan, dan pengembangan inovasi wisata dalam jangka menengah (3–5 tahun).  

REVITALIZATION OF BUGIS-MAKASSAR LOCAL WISDOM IN FAMILY MEDIATION AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT DIVORCE

Muhammadong
Abstract: Divorce is a societal problem that affects children, extended families, married couples, and the general social resilience of communities. Local wisdom values, such as siri' na pacce, sipakatau, sipakalebbi, sipakainge,… and tudang sipulung, stand for respect, empathy, accountability, and thoughtful dispute resolution in Bugis-Makassar society. The goal of this study is to determine how applicable Bugis-Makassar traditional knowledge is to family mediation as a divorce prevention tactic and how it may be updated and revived. This study employed a descriptive design and a qualitative methodology. In-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving couples who had experienced marital discord, as well as traditional leaders, religious leaders, mediators, and family members involved in mediation procedures, were used to collect data. Techniques for data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing were used to analyze the data. The findings indicate that while sipakatau and sipakalebbi improve respect between married couples, siri' na pacce strengthens accountability and empathy. While tudang sipulung provides a deliberative setting for discovering common answers, sipakainge encourages constructive reminders. The findings suggest that the parties' desire to voluntarily embrace the mediation process can be increased by involving traditional authorities, religious leaders, and dependable family members. Reviving these ideals in an adaptive, equitable, and impartial manner might support family mediation. The results of this study show that incorporating local knowledge into family mediation could be beneficial in reducing divorce.

A MODEL OF CROSS-BORDER UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN KETAMBE SUBDISTRICT (SOUTHEAST ACEH)

Assauwab, Muhammad Husaini, Kartono, Kartono, Ramud, Anuar, Sukriadi, Sukriadi, Alsi, Ilham, Apandi, Irfan, Marzuki, Mohd, Harith, Mohd
Abstract: The flood disaster that occurred in Ketambe District, Southeast Aceh Regency, at the end of 2025 caused significant impacts on local communities, including damage to housing, disruption of economic activities, and increased… sed demand for basic necessities. These conditions required a rapid, targeted, and well-coordinated humanitarian response. This community service program aimed to provide clothing and food assistance to flood victims while developing a cross-border university collaboration model for disaster response. The program was implemented through a partnership involving Universitas Gunung Leuser (UGL), Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), and Insan Cakna. The implementation stages included needs assessment, institutional coordination, aid procurement, aid distribution, and program evaluation. UGL was responsible for needs assessment, local coordination, and aid distribution, while UPTM served as the primary donor providing financial assistance, clothing, and food supplies. Insan Cakna acted as the liaison and coordination facilitator between both institutions. The results demonstrated that the collaboration model improved the effectiveness and accuracy of aid distribution while strengthening institutional synergy in disaster response efforts. Beyond providing direct benefits to affected communities, the program generated a cross-border university collaboration model that can be replicated in future humanitarian and disaster management initiatives. The findings highlight that the success of humanitarian programs depends not only on the availability of aid but also on effective coordination, clear division of responsibilities, and sustainable institutional partnerships.

INTEGRATING AI-ASSISTANT (COPILOT) TO IMPROVE LEARNERS’ AUTONOMOUS LEARNING OF ACADEMIC ENGLISH TEXTS

Ardiansah, Dian
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in language education offers new opportunities to address challenges in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. This study examines the effectiveness of Copilot in enhancing… academic English literacy among Indonesian undergraduates. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group, 60 students were divided into experimental and control groups. Instruments included comprehension tests, learner autonomy questionnaires, and rubric-based writing assessments. Results showed significant improvements in the experimental group. Academic text comprehension increased, particularly in vocabulary mastery (+12%), rhetorical structures (+15%), and recognition of formal registers (+10%). Copilot usage positively predicted learner autonomy, with gains in goal-setting (+14%), strategy selection (+11%), and self-evaluation (+13%). Writing performance also improved, especially in coherence (+13%), argumentation (+16%), and adherence to conventions (+12%). The findings confirm Copilot’s role as both corrective aid and developmental partner, fostering academic literacy and learner autonomy. Implications suggest integrating AI tools into EFL curricula to strengthen academic discourse and independent learning.