Abstract:This study aims to determine the effect of price and advertising on the consumptive behavior of students at Bandung International Women’s University in the TikTok Shop marketplace. The growing trend of consumptive behavior…
vior among students is influenced by easy access to social media and digital marketing strategies such as interactive advertisements and discount offers. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and verificative methods. The sample consists of 95 respondents, students of the Business Administration Study Program (2021–2024), selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression through SPSS. The results show that (1) price has a positive and significant effect on students’ consumptive behavior, (2) advertising also has a positive and significant effect, and (3) simultaneously, price and advertising significantly affect consumptive behavior among TikTok Shop users. Therefore, competitive pricing and creative advertising strategies on TikTok Shop have been proven to increase impulsive buying tendencies among students. This research is expected to serve as a reference for digital business practitioners in designing more ethical and educational marketing strategies for young consumers.
Abstract:Hospital digital transformation requires human resource readiness and the quality of the Hospital Management Information System (SIMRS) for effective administrative services. In practice, the effectiveness of administrative…
ive services is still influenced by variations in employee competency and the quality of the system used. This study aims to analyze the influence of HR competency and SIMRS quality on the effectiveness of administrative services at MM Indramayu Hospital. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population included all non-medical support staff who use SIMRS, totaling 84 respondents, so a saturated sampling technique was used. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS. The analysis results show that HR competency has a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of administrative services (t = 7.075; p < 0.05). SIMRS quality also has a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of administrative services (t = 6.781; p < 0.05). Simultaneously, human resource competency and the quality of the Hospital Management Information System (MISRS) had a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of administrative services (F = 28.257; p < 0.05) with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.411. This study concludes that improving the effectiveness of hospital administrative services requires synergy between adequate human resource competency and good quality of the SIMRS. Future research is recommended to examine other factors beyond the research model to gain a more comprehensive understanding
Abstract:The development of digital platforms in the mental health sector has shown significant growth, along with increasing awareness among younger generations regarding the importance of self-reflection and psychological well-being.…
being. One type of service with the potential to address these needs is digital journaling platforms. However, at the pre-launch stage, the main challenge faced by digital platforms lies not only in feature design, but also in building brand awareness from the outset through digital marketing strategies that are relevant to the needs of potential users.This study aims to design a digital marketing strategy based on consumer insight, customer journey, and value proposition at the pre-launch stage of the PelanPelan digital journaling platform. The study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach involving potential users from Generation Z aged 20–28 years. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and open-ended surveys. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify consumer insights, construct a conceptual customer journey, and formulate a value proposition as the foundation of the digital marketing strategy.The findings indicate that potential users perceive journaling as a tool for emotional regulation and self-reflection, yet still experience adoption barriers at the awareness stage. Based on these findings, pre-launch digital marketing strategies should focus on empathetic, simple, and emotionally driven communication to build contextual brand awareness.
Abstract:This study is motivated by the increasing use of TikTok as a digital promotional medium through discount vouchers. In an increasingly competitive business environment, digital promotion not only aims to attract consumer…
interest but also to enhance customer satisfaction in order to encourage repeat purchases. Ayam Bersih Berkah in Ciparay District utilizes TikTok sales promotions as a digital marketing strategy to retain its customers. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of TikTok sales promotions (discount vouchers) and customer satisfaction on consumers’ repurchase intention at Ayam Bersih Berkah in Ciparay District. This research employs a quantitative method with descriptive and verificative approaches. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to consumers who had purchased Ayam Bersih Berkah products via TikTok. The research population consisted of consumers over a one-year period, and the sample was determined using the Slovin formula, resulting in 100 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, and F-tests with SPSS version 25. The results indicate that TikTok sales promotions (discount vouchers) and customer satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on repurchase intention, both partially and simultaneously. Therefore, it can be concluded that effective TikTok sales promotions supported by high customer satisfaction can encourage sustainable repeat purchases.
Abstract:The Nyawang Bulan tradition in Kasepuhan Bunisari, Girimekar Village, Bandung Regency faces challenges of preservation amid modernization and cultural tourism. The local community must balance maintaining the historical…
and spiritual values of the tradition with the economic and entertainment demands of tourists. This research problem focuses on how the process of cultural commodification affects the meaning of the tradition, as well as how intercultural communication strategies are employed by the community to convey cultural values to diverse audiences. This study aims to analyze the relationship between cultural commodification and intercultural communication practices in the Nyawang Bulan tradition, as well as to identify adaptation strategies implemented by the community to preserve the core meaning of the tradition. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach with a post-positivist paradigm. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The results indicate that the Nyawang Bulan tradition undergoes a process of commodification through artistic performances, cultural markets, and digital branding, allowing local culture to be consumed more widely without losing its fundamental meaning. Intercultural communication strategies, including message and symbol accommodation, enable tourists to understand the values of the tradition while maintaining local identity. The tradition serves as an adaptive space for cultural dialogue, integrating preservation, cross-cultural interaction, and community economic empowerment.
Abstract:The objective of this study was to examine how deepfake-based humor becomes socially acceptable despite its potential to function as digital harassment. This study focused on psychological mechanisms that explain audience…
e tolerance and normalization of harmful, identity-based humorous content in online environments. This study used a scoping review design to map and synthesize existing research across psychology, media studies, and cyberpsychology. The sources were identified through searches in major academic databases and were selected based on their relevance to deepfake technology, digital humor, online harassment, and psychological processes such as moral disengagement, online disinhibition, empathy reduction, and social norm reinforcement. The results indicate that acceptance of deepfake-based humor is commonly supported by four interrelated mechanisms, namely normalization through participatory digital culture, psychological distancing that weakens empathy, moral ambiguity created by humorous framing, and reduced accountability through diffusion of responsibility in online spaces. In addition, the literature conceptualizes deepfake humor as a hybrid phenomenon situated between remix-based entertainment and identity-targeting harm, shaped by platform visibility and engagement dynamics. This review highlights that deepfake-based humor may be tolerated not because it is harmless, but because it is routinely framed as “just a joke,” making its harm easier to minimize and socially overlook. Therefore, this study emphasizes the need for more direct empirical research and stronger interventions to prevent deepfake-based humor from becoming a normalized form of digital harassment in increasingly synthetic digital environments.
Abstract:This research examines the implementation and effectiveness of using learning media in the form of link platforms for students at the Islamic Education College (STIT) Padang Lawas Gunung Tua as a form of Community Service…
e (PKM). This activity aims to improve digital literacy and pedagogical technology competence of students as prospective educators in the digital era. The implementation method involved 3rd and 5th semester students through two intensive training sessions that included concept presentations, technical demonstrations, and hands-on practice in creating link platform-based learning media such as Google Sites, Canva, and simple Learning Management Systems (LMS). Evaluation results show that this training successfully improved students' understanding of technology concepts and applications in learning. There was an increase in practical skills in managing digital content, creating interactive media, and integrating multimedia in one easily accessible platform. Students also demonstrated new awareness about the importance of digital literacy and ethics in using online content. Additionally, a commitment emerged to apply these skills in future teaching practices. It is concluded that this hands-on practice-based training is effective in strengthening students' pedagogical technology competencies while also contributing positively to developing the quality of prospective educators at STIT Padang Lawas Gunung Tua. Similar sustainable activities with intensive mentoring are recommended to strengthen impact and build a sustainable digital learning ecosystem.
Abstract:Digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant potential for enhancing elementary school teacher competence, yet its implementation remains largely technical and fragmented when detached from…
rom teachers’ religious and personal dimensions. This study addresses this gap by examining the integration of AI-assisted learning and Qur’anic tahsin development as a holistic model of teacher competency enhancement. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research was conducted at SD Negeri 200206 Padangsidimpuan, involving elementary school teachers, Islamic Religious Education teachers, school leadership, and facilitators of AI and tahsin training programs. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis, and analyzed using an interactive analytical model with methodological triangulation. The findings reveal that the use of AI tools—such as ChatGPT, Gamma, and Canva AI—significantly improves instructional effectiveness and strengthens teachers’ pedagogical and professional competencies. Furthermore, AI-integrated Qur’anic tahsin training, particularly in makhārij al-ḥurūf and tajwīd, enhances teachers’ Qur’anic recitation quality while reinforcing their religious and personal competencies. This study contributes a value-based, integrative framework for teacher professional development that bridges digital innovation and Islamic educational values. Despite its potential, the model faces challenges related to digital literacy disparities, infrastructural readiness, and the need for sustained mentoring. The study advances scholarly discourse on ethically grounded AI integration in elementary education.
Abstract:The rise of social media platforms like TikTok has created new avenues for informal language learning. This study employs a qualitative content analysis to investigate the pedagogical strategies within the popular Indonesian…
sian TikTok hashtag #learningenglishwithmrfaisal. The research aims to identify the types of English language content, teaching strategies, and pedagogical approaches used by the creator, Mr. Faisal. A systematic analysis was conducted on a purposive sample of 10 public TikTok videos from the hashtag. Data collection involved video observation, transcription, and documentation of multimodal elements, followed by a thematic analysis. Key findings reveal a primary focus on pronunciation drills and practical vocabulary, delivered through highly repetitive and multimodal techniques. Mr. Faisal effectively combines verbal repetition, visual cues (on-screen text, mouth close-ups), exaggerated facial expressions, and motivational speaking to facilitate learning and maintain engagement. The study concludes that TikTok serves as a significant platform for informal digital language learning, particularly for micro-learning and confidence-building. These findings suggest that formal educators can adopt similar engaging, bite-sized techniques, while content creators can leverage multimodal design to enhance instructional video effectiveness.
Abstract:Digital transformation has become a crucial aspect of organizational strategies in various industries, including the business sector. This systematic literature review (SLR) focuses on understanding digital transformation…
n within organizational business contexts. Through a systematic search of academic databases, The review explores key themes such as technological innovations, operational changes, customer-centric approaches, regulatory implications, and organizational adaptation. Technologies are driving significant changes, enabling organizations to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve overall efficiency. Moreover, digital transformation is reshaping customer experiences, with personalized services and seamless interactions becoming essential for organizational success. Despite the benefits, organizations face challenges such as regulatory compliance, cybersecurity risks, and cultural resistance. By synthesizing existing research, this SLR aims to provide insights and guidance for organizations navigating the complexities of digital transformation in the organizational business landscape in the organizational business.