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TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION : THE ROLE OF BILINGUAL COMPETENCY AND PAIR INTERACTION

R, Suhartina
Abstract: Communicative competence has become an essential competency for business education students in response to the growing demands of multilingual, multicultural, and technology-driven workplaces. However, previous studies have… ave generally examined bilingual competency, collaborative learning, and communicative competence as separate constructs, providing limited understanding of their integrated relationships. This study aimed to develop an Integrated Communicative Competence Model for business education through the synthesis of previous empirical studies and recent international literature. A conceptual research design employing an integrative evidence synthesis approach was used to analyse empirical findings on bilingual competency, pair interaction, communicative competence, and professional readiness. The synthesis demonstrates that bilingual competency provides the linguistic and intercultural foundation for effective communication, while pair interaction functions as a collaborative learning mechanism that strengthens authentic communication practices. The interaction of these dimensions enhances communicative competence, which subsequently improves students' professional readiness and graduate employability in multilingual business environments. The proposed model contributes to communication studies by integrating bilingual competency and collaborative learning into a unified conceptual framework and provides practical guidance for curriculum development and communication-oriented learning in business education.

AN ANALYSIS OF THE ISLAMIC LEGAL MAXIM ADH-DHARARU YUZAL REGARDING MARITAL RAPE

Firdaus, Muhammad Rizal, Zahra, Syifa Fedira Az, Dari, Maieva Wulan, Nugroho, Budi Setyo, Famelia, Zella
Abstract: This article examines the review of the adh-dhararu yuzal fiqh rule on marital rape (marital rape). This is a real threat to victims of marital rape, especially women. Unfortunately, the majority of the general public often… ten views it as a wife's obligation to fulfill her husband's lust. This article aims to provide insight and in-depth understanding of marital rapem and invite the public to understand marital rape in the adh-dhararu yuzal review that it is contrary to Islamic law and the rules of fiqh. This article uses library research methods as well as a qualitative research approach and qualitative descriptive data collection through observations, documentation and descriptive analysis. The results of the study clarify the adh-dhararu yuzalu fiqh rule which emphasizes that evil must be eliminated, provides a basis for respecting women's rights in marriage and responding to rape as a violation that must be stopped.

Understanding Household Food Security through Financial Literacy and Self-Control: Evidence from Millennial Families in Urban Indonesia

Aslam, Annisa Paramaswary, Parawansa, Ayu Kartini, Regina
Abstract: Household food security remains a critical challenge for many millennial families, particularly in urban areas where rising food prices, unstable household income, and changing consumption patterns increase financial vulnerability.… nerability. While previous studies have primarily emphasized economic factors, limited attention has been given to the combined roles of financial literacy and self-control in strengthening household food security. This study aims to examine the effects of financial literacy and self-control on household food security among millennial families in Mattoangin Village, Makassar City. A quantitative research design was employed using a survey of 180 millennial households selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on household food security by improving financial planning and resource allocation. Self-control also exerts a significant positive influence by promoting disciplined spending behavior and reducing impulsive consumption. Furthermore, financial literacy and self-control jointly explain a substantial proportion of household food security. These findings highlight that both financial knowledge and behavioral discipline are essential for enhancing household resilience. The study recommends strengthening community-based financial education and behavioral intervention programs to promote sustainable household food security among urban millennial families.

Online Shopping Experience and Repurchase Intention in Beauty and Personal Care in Pontianak City: The Mediating Role of Trust

Sumiyati, Sumiyati, Neni Triana M
Abstract: The rapid growth of e-commerce has increased the importance of understanding factors that influence consumer repurchase intention, particularly in the beauty and personal care product sector. This study aims to analyze the… he effect of customer online shopping experience on repurchase intention with trust as a mediating variable among beauty and personal care product consumers in Pontianak City. This research employs a quantitative associative approach with a sample of 175 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaire with Likert-scale (1–4) and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software. The results indicate that: (1) online shopping experience has a significant effect on trust (t-statistics 6,235; p values 0.000); (2) online shopping experience has a significant effect on repurchase intention (t-statistics 5,395; p values 0.000); (3) trust has a significant effect on repurchase intention (t-statistics 4,680; p values 0.000); and (4) trust mediates the effect of online shopping experience on repurchase intention (t-statistics 4,397; p values 0.000). These findings suggest that a positive online shopping experience and consumer trust are key factors in driving repurchase intention for beauty and personal care products through e-commerce platforms.

Linking Product Quality to Electric Vehicle Purchase Decision: The Mediating Role of Brand Image in Makassar

Wardhana Haeruddin, Muhammad Ilham
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine how product quality influences consumers' decisions to buy electric cars in Makassar City, using brand image as a mediating factor. The swift expansion of electric vehicle adoption… necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing customer purchasing behavior in this nascent sector. A quantitative methodology utilizing an explanatory study design was implemented to examine the causal links among the variables. The population comprised consumers who had acquired or utilized electric vehicles in Makassar City, while the precise population size remained unspecified. A purposeful non-probability sampling strategy was employed, resulting in 105 respondents who completed a structured online questionnaire sent using Google Forms. The data were analyzed utilizing SEM-PLS with SmartPLS to investigate both direct and indirect effects among the constructs. The findings demonstrate that product quality positively and significantly impacts purchase decisions, product quality positively and significantly influences brand image, and brand image positively and significantly affects purchase decisions. Additionally, brand image serves as a partial mediator in the correlation between product quality and purchasing decisions. The findings indicate that superior product quality in electric vehicles is more influential in influencing purchasing decisions when it concurrently cultivates a favorable brand image in consumers' perceptions, thus offering strategic insights for manufacturers and distributors in formulating marketing strategies that enhance both product quality and brand image.

Mapping the Literature on Digital Marketing, Brand Image, Perceived Value, and Purchase Intention: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review

Kusumasari, Diana Dwi, Soetjipto, Budi Eko, Churiyah, Madziatul
Abstract: consumer behavior. In recent years, digital marketing particularly through social media platforms has become an essential strategy for firms to enhance consumer engagement and influence purchasing decisions. Despite the… growing body of literature on this topic, the relationships among digital marketing, brand image, perceived value, and purchase intention remain fragmented across previous studies. Therefore, this study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and identify emerging trends in this field. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) combined with bibliometric analysis to examine publications related to digital marketing, brand image, perceived value, and purchase intention. Data were collected from the Scopus database covering the period from 2021 to 2026. Bibliometric mapping and keyword co-occurrence analysis were conducted using VOSviewer to identify research clusters, thematic structures, and the evolution of research topics. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications on digital marketing and consumer behavior in recent years, indicating growing academic interest in this field. The bibliometric analysis shows that social media marketing acts as a central theme connecting several key concepts such as brand image, perceived value, and purchase intention. Furthermore, overlay visualization indicates that emerging research topics include perceived value, consumer engagement, customization, and brand awareness, reflecting a shift toward a more holistic understanding of consumer experience in digital environments. This study contributes to the literature by mapping the intellectual structure and research evolution in the digital marketing domain and highlighting potential research directions for future studies. The findings also provide insights for researchers and practitioners in developing more integrated marketing strategies that enhance brand perception and perceived value to influence consumer purchase intention.

Mapping The Intellectual Structure of Service Quality and Customer Loyalty Research: A Global Bibliometric Study in The Banking Industry

Febriyani, Yanik, Soetjipto, Budi Eko, Churiyah, Madziatul
Abstract: This study aims to map the intellectual structure and global research trends regarding service quality and customer loyalty in the banking industry through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and bibliometric analysis.… Research data were obtained from the Scopus database covering the period from 2018 to 2025 using the keywords service quality, customer loyalty, and banking industry. The literature selection process was conducted using the PRISMA protocol, resulting in 33 scientific articles that met the inclusion criteria for further analysis. Bibliometric analysis was performed using VOSviewer software to map author collaboration networks, keyword relationships, and the evolution of research themes. The research findings indicate that the concepts of service quality, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty are core themes dominating the research literature in the banking sector. Additionally, the study highlights the emergence of new themes related to customer experience, digital services, corporate social responsibility, and customer relationship management, which enrich the understanding of customer loyalty formation. Bibliometric visualizations also indicate that research collaboration remains relatively limited and scattered across several small groups of authors, despite the research having been reviewed on a global scale. These findings confirm that research on service quality and customer loyalty in the banking industry continues to evolve toward a more multidimensional approach in tandem with the ongoing digital transformation of services.

Mapping the Role of Social Media Marketing in Purchase Decisions through Brand Trust: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Ambarwati, Titisari, Soetjipto, Budi Eko, Churiyah, Madziatul
Abstract: The rapid development of digital technologies has significantly transformed marketing practices and consumer behavior. In recent years, digital marketing, particularly through social media platforms, has become an essential… ial strategy for firms to enhance consumer engagement and influence purchase decisions. Despite the growing body of literature, the relationships among social media marketing, brand trust, customer preference, and purchase decision remain fragmented across previous studies. Therefore, this study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and identify emerging trends in this field. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) combined with bibliometric analysis to examine publications related to social media marketing, brand trust, customer preference, and purchase decision. Data were collected from the Scopus database covering the period from 2021 to 2026. Bibliometric mapping and keyword co-occurrence analysis were conducted using VOSviewer to identify research clusters, thematic structures, and the evolution of research topics. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications on social media marketing and consumer behavior, indicating growing academic interest in this domain. The bibliometric analysis shows that social media marketing acts as a central theme connecting key variables such as brand trust, customer preference, and purchase intention/decision. Furthermore, overlay visualization indicates that emerging research topics include consumer engagement, influencer marketing, electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM), and perceived value, reflecting a shift toward a more integrated and experiential understanding of consumer behavior in digital environments. This study contributes to the literature by mapping the intellectual structure and research evolution in the social media marketing domain and highlighting potential directions for future research. The findings also provide insights for researchers and practitioners in developing more effective and trust-oriented digital marketing strategies to influence consumer purchase decisions

Employee Engagement: QCC's Improve Productivity by Engaging Workers in Problem-Solving at CATL

Margaretha Sonya, Muhammad Fachri Maulana, Songrui Carl
Abstract: This study examines the implementation of the Quality Control Circle (QCC) system to enhance employee engagement and productivity at Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) headquarters and its Indonesian branch.… nch. As a global leader in lithium-ion battery manufacturing, CATL integrates innovative technology with employee participation to improve work processes and operational performance. QCC is applied as a structured approach that empowers employees to identify workplace problems, develop solutions, and collaborate in continuous improvement activities using quality management tools and the PDCA cycle. The research employs a case study and comparative analysis method to explore differences between the standardized QCC system at CATL headquarters and the more flexible, localized implementation in Indonesia. The study involved permanent employees from both organizations using saturated sampling, with a total of 10 respondents. In addition, a five-day productivity training program was conducted in China and Karawang through lectures, case studies, and project-based learning, evaluated using pre-test and post-test assessments. The findings indicate that QCC significantly improves employee understanding of productivity management, strengthens communication, enhances product quality, reduces quality-related costs, and increases employee engagement, motivation, and organizational commitment in both operational environments

The Effect of Trust, Income, and Life Style on Fashion Purchase Decisions Using Paylater Among Accounting Students at UPN “Veteran” East Java

Nanda Evita Ramadhani, Sri Trisnaningsih
Abstract: This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of trust, income, and life style on fashion purchase decisions using paylater among Accounting students at UPN “Veteran” East Java. The background of this research is based… based on the rapid development of financial technology and e-commerce, which has influenced consumer behavior, particularly among university students, including their purchasing decisions for fashion products through paylater services. This phenomenon highlights the importance of understanding the factors that influence consumers’ decisions to use paylater services. This research employs a quantitative approach using primary data collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Form. The sample consists of 72 respondents selected using a random sampling method. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS to test the relationships between variables. The results show that trust, income, and life style have a positive and significant effect on fashion purchase decisions using paylater. These findings are consistent with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which states that consumer behavior is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.