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Analysis of The Marketing Mix Strategy : A Case Study of The Nur Azizah Songkok Recca Enterprise in Bone Regency

Rinaldy, Andi Adriyanto, Rahmatullah, Tuti Supatminingsih, Mustari, Muhammad Dinar
Abstract: Songkok Recca Nur Azizah is a business located in Bone Regency that produces traditional handcrafts in the form of traditional headgear characteristic of the Bugis tribe, South Sulawesi. However, amidst modern market competition,… petition, this traditional craft business faces challenges in optimizing its marketing mix strategy. This study analyzes the implementation of the 7Ps marketing mix strategy in the Nur Azizah Songkok Recca Enterprise in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the enterprise has implemented the seven elements of the marketing mix, namely product, price, place, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence. Product variety and artisan skills represent the main strengths of the business, while limited digital promotion, conventional payment systems, simple packaging, and a deteriorated business signboard remain key constraints. The study suggests that the enterprise should strengthen digital marketing, adopt cashless payment options, improve product packaging, and renew its physical identity to enhance competitiveness. These findings provide practical insights for culture-based MSMEs seeking to preserve traditional products while adapting to contemporary market changes.

The Effect of Brand Image, Word Of Mouth, and Price Perception on Luwak White Koffie Purchase Decisions in Makassar City

Risnayani, Andi, Ramli, Anwar, Aswar, Nurul Fadilah, Wardhana Haeruddin, Muhammad Ilham, Abadi, Rahmat Riwayat
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the influence of Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Price Perception on Purchase Decisions of Luwak White Koffie products in Makassar City. This research used a quantitative approach with an explanatory… natory research type and causal design. The population in this study consisted of all consumers of Luwak White Koffie in Makassar City who had purchased the product. The sampling technique used was non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach, involving 120 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results showed that Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Price Perception partially had a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions. Simultaneously, Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Price Perception also had a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions of Luwak White Koffie products in Makassar City

Examining The Effects of Islamic Ethical Values, Environmental Concern, and Social Norm on Green Halal Purchase Intention: The Mediating Role of Consumer Trust

Abduh, Muhammad, Mukti, Titania, Pardiansyah, Elif
Abstract: The convergence between sustainability and halal consumption practices has led to a surge of interest in identifying variables influencing consumer behavior towards purchasing eco-friendly and sustainable halal goods. This&#8230; is paper examines the effects of Islamic ethics, environmental consciousness, and social norms on the purchase intention of eco-friendly and sustainable halal products, considering the moderating role of consumer trust. Four hundred and twelve participants among Muslims participated in the study, and their data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The proposed model had good explanatory power as it was able to explain 68.4% and 59.7% of the variances in green halal purchase intention (R² = 0.684) and consumer trust (R² = 0.597), respectively. Results of this study indicate that Islamic ethics (β = 0.31, p < 0.001), environmental consciousness (β = 0.27, p < 0.001), and social norms (β = 0.22, p < 0.01) positively influenced consumer trust. Moreover, consumer trust significantly and positively impacted green halal purchase intention (β = 0.45, p < 0.001). The mediation analyses reveal that consumer trust partly mediates the effect of Islamic ethical values, environment, and social norms on green halal purchase intention. Out of all the antecedents tested, Islamic ethical values have been found to be the most effective determinant of green halal purchase intention. It can thus be concluded that the purchase intention for green halal products increases significantly if the customers perceive these products as being consistent with Islamic moral standards, sustainable for the environment, and approved by society, especially where the issue of consumer trust is involved. This research has contributed significantly to the extant literature by showing how trust acts as an important bridge between the antecedents of green halal purchase intention and the actual intention to purchase.

Community Economic Empowerment through Waste Bank Initiatives: A Case Study of the Berseri Waste Bank in Bengkalis Regency, Indonesia

Novryan, Tengku Wikel, Firdaus, Muhammad, Yasir
Abstract: The global paradigm shift in waste governance towards a circular economy has driven the adoption of Community-Based Solid Waste Management (CBSWM), widely manifested in Indonesia through the Waste Bank initiative. Although&#8230; gh theoretically designed as an ecological mitigation instrument and a catalyst for economic empowerment, previous literature remains dominated by techno-ecological and urban biases. These studies often overlook the structural dynamics of community empowerment in areas lacking established recycling infrastructure. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the economic empowerment mechanisms and institutional resilience of the Berseri Waste Bank in Bengkalis Regency, a coastal-island area facing logistical disruption constraints. This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving 10 multi-actor informants (government, managers, customers, and community leaders) selected through purposive and snowball sampling. Data were collected via in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews, with data credibility ensured through source and method triangulation. The results reveal four main findings: (1) increased environmental awareness that reduces open burning practices; (2) increased real household income; (3) the emergence of micro-scale circular logistics practices; and (4) community participation heavily driven by social capital (trust and local leadership). Theoretically, this study extends the application of circular economy theory by proving its viability at the micro-community level in geographically isolated regions. As a practical implication, this study recommends that local governments formally recognize waste banks as legitimate circular economy entities and provide policy interventions in the form of coastal transportation logistics subsidies

Newsroom Convergence and Local Media Economic Sustainability Strategy

Sagita, Rinal, Nasution, Belli, Firdaus, Muhammad
Abstract: This study aims to analyze newsroom convergence processes and newsroom models implemented by Tribun Pekanbaru and Riau Pos, while also examining how newsroom convergence is utilized as an economic strategy to maintain the&#8230; e sustainability of local media businesses amid digital disruption. The research employed a qualitative descriptive approach through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation studies involving newsroom managers, editors, and journalists from both media organizations. The findings indicate that Tribun Pekanbaru and Riau Pos have adopted different newsroom convergence strategies. Tribun Pekanbaru has implemented an integrated newsroom model that combines Cross Media Newsroom and Integrated Media Newsroom approaches, emphasizing digital-first production and multi-platform content distribution. Meanwhile, Riau Pos continues to maintain a separated newsroom model between print and digital divisions, reflecting a gradual adaptation process toward digital transformation. The study further reveals that these differences are influenced not only by technological factors and organizational culture but also by economic considerations. Tribun Pekanbaru develops an integrated newsroom to improve production efficiency and expand digital content monetization, while Riau Pos maintains separated newsrooms because print media remains a significant source of company revenue. This study concludes that newsroom convergence has evolved beyond a technological transformation into an economic adaptation strategy for local media organizations. The findings suggest that newsroom convergence enables media companies to improve operational efficiency, broaden audience reach, optimize resource utilization, and strengthen business sustainability in an increasingly competitive digital environment.

The Effect of Service Quality and Sales Promotion on Consumer Loyalty at Ihsan Mart in Kubu Raya

Sukardi, Sukardi, Munawaroh, Fauziah, Ramadhan, Muhammad Ebuziyya Alif
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality and sales promotion on consumer loyalty at Ihsan Mart in Kubu Raya. This study used an associative quantitative approach with 100 respondents selected through purposive&#8230; osive sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires with a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS. The results show that service quality and sales promotion have positive and significant effects on consumer loyalty, both partially and simultaneously. The regression results indicate that sales promotion has a greater contribution than service quality in increasing consumer loyalty. However, the coefficient of determination shows that service quality and sales promotion explain 16.3% of consumer loyalty, while the remaining 83.7% is influenced by other factors outside this study. These findings imply that local retail management should not only improve service quality and sales promotion programs, but also consider other factors such as customer satisfaction, product quality, price competitiveness, store atmosphere, and consumer trust to strengthen long-term consumer loyalty.

The Role of Competition Law in Regulating Corporate Conduct, Protecting Consumers and Enhancing Economic Efficiency

Bahrudin, Muhammad, Prabowo, Anang, Sujianto, Agus Eko
Abstract: This study aims to examine the role of competition law in regulating corporate conduct, protecting consumers, and enhancing economic efficiency in contemporary market economies. Amid increasing market concentration, digital&#8230; tal platform dominance, and the emergence of data-driven business models, competition law has become an essential regulatory instrument for ensuring fair competition, safeguarding consumer interests, and promoting sustainable economic development. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the PRISMA 2020 framework. Relevant literature was systematically collected from six major academic databases, namely Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Emerald Insight, and Taylor & Francis Online. The review process included identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and inclusion stages. A total of 78 peer-reviewed articles published between 2015 and 2025 were selected and analyzed using thematic synthesis techniques. The findings reveal that competition law performs four interconnected functions. First, it serves as a regulatory mechanism that shapes corporate behavior and prevents anticompetitive practices, including monopolization, cartel agreements, price-fixing, and abuse of dominant positions. Second, competition law enhances consumer welfare by promoting competitive prices, product quality, innovation, and consumer choice. Third, effective competition policy contributes to allocative, productive, and dynamic efficiency, thereby supporting long-term economic growth. Fourth, digital markets introduce new challenges associated with data concentration, platform dominance, network effects, and algorithmic pricing, requiring adaptive regulatory frameworks and strengthened institutional capacity.This study contributes to the literature by integrating Economic Efficiency Theory, Consumer Welfare Theory, Competition Policy Theory, and Regulatory Governance Theory into a comprehensive analytical framework that explains the relationship between competition law, corporate conduct regulation, consumer protection, and economic efficiency.The findings provide policy recommendations for competition authorities and governments, particularly in developing economies, regarding digital competition governance, institutional strengthening, cross-border enforcement cooperation, and data-driven market regulation.Unlike previous studies that focus on isolated dimensions of competition law, this research offers a holistic synthesis of legal, economic, consumer welfare, and governance perspectives. It further highlights how competition law can address emerging challenges in the digital economy while simultaneously promoting consumer protection and economic efficiency.

The Influence of Price and Social Media Marketing on The Decision to Use Grabfood in Pontianak City

Pradana, Muhammad Gilang, Fachri, Helman
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the influence of Price and Social Media Marketing on the Decision to Use GrabFood in Pontianak City. This study employed an associative quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 100 respondents&#8230; dents who were residents of Pontianak City, owned the Grab application, and had used GrabFood services. The main data were collected through questionnaires using a 5-point Likert scale, while observation, interviews, and secondary data were used as supporting data. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression, supported by validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, correlation coefficient analysis, coefficient of determination, and hypothesis testing through t-tests and F-tests. The results show that all research instruments were valid and reliable. Partially, Price has a positive and significant effect on the Decision to Use, with a t-value of 4.069 and a significance value of 0.000. Social Media Marketing also has a positive and significant effect on the Decision to Use, with a t-value of 3.946 and a significance value of 0.000. Simultaneously, Price and Social Media Marketing have a significant effect on the Decision to Use, with an F-value of 28.950 and a significance value of 0.000. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.374 indicates that 37.4% of the Decision to Use GrabFood can be explained by Price and Social Media Marketing, while the remaining 62.6% is influenced by other factors outside this study.

Economic Growth, Educational Attainment, And Open Unemployment As Determinants Of Poverty: Evidence From South Sulawesi

Susanto, Muh. Asra’ul Khairi, Astuty, Sri, Syafri, Muhammad, Andriani, Shadry, Bado, Basri
Abstract: Poverty remains one of the major development challenges in South Sulawesi, particularly in regencies with relatively high poverty rates. This study aims to examine the effects of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth,&#8230; owth, educational attainment, and the open unemployment rate on poverty across nine regencies in South Sulawesi during the 2016–2025 period. This research employed a quantitative approach using panel data obtained from the Statistics Indonesia. The research sample consisted of nine regencies that consistently recorded high poverty rates, namely Selayar Islands Regency, Jeneponto Regency, Pangkajene and Islands Regency, Bone Regency, Enrekang Regency, Luwu Regency, Tana Toraja Regency, North Luwu Regency, and North Toraja Regency. The analytical method applied was panel data regression using the Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM), with the optimal model selected through the Chow test and Hausman test. The findings reveal that GRDP growth has a negative effect on poverty, educational attainment has a negative and statistically significant effect on poverty, whereas the open unemployment rate has a positive effect on poverty. Simultaneously, GRDP growth, educational attainment, and the open unemployment rate significantly influence poverty in South Sulawesi. These findings suggest that poverty alleviation policies should prioritize equitable economic growth, improvements in educational quality, and the expansion of productive employment opportunities.

Development of Kampung Chocolate Tourism Destinations in Blitar Regency as Sharia-Based Tourism

Muhammad Sulthon Aziz
Abstract: Based on GMTI 2019 data, it shows that until 2030, the number of Muslim tourists (wislim) is projected to reach 230 million worldwide, and in 2024 as many as 8.5 million tourists. This provides an opportunity for Indonesia&#8230; ia to accelerate the development of national halal tourism destinations with global standards for potential destinations, one of which is the Blitar chocolate village. This study aims to determine the development of chocolate village tourist destinations into sharia-based tourist destinations through a qualitative approach, data collected through interviews, and sources from the chocolate village website, observations and documentation, and related subumber sources. Based on the analysis that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the tourist destination of Kampung Chocolate Blitar is an educational tourism by offering 8 kinds of educational packages and family entertainment tours and ecotourism by offering a natural and cultural atmosphere. The measurement of halal tourism in the Blitar chocolate village destination starts from the implementation of tourist destinations that provide benefits and benefits, tourism facilities that are representative and friendly to Muslims as evidenced by CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, Environment Sustainability) certificates from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and being a member of the Indonesia Halal in Tourism Association (PPHI), goods and services products have been guaranteed to be halal and avoid disobedience and dishonesty, and the contract applied by susuai is the a'mal contract to employees and the musyarokah and mudhorobah contract to MSME partners and external parties, as well as the ijaroh contract to tourists. From the potential possessed by this chocolate village, the Blitar Chocolate Village destination has great potential to become a sharia-based tourist destination (halal tourism).