Abstract:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perilaku konsumen dalam keputusan pembelian cinderamata di kawasan Wisata Ke'te Kesu' Kabupaten Toraja Utara. Industri pariwisata budaya telah bertransformasi menjadi industri…
berbasis pengalaman yang mengedepankan nilai emosional, simbolik, dan kultural. Dalam konteks ini, pembelian cinderamata tidak hanya berfungsi sebagai barang konsumsi, tetapi juga sebagai simbol kenangan, identitas budaya, dan representasi pengalaman wisata. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi terhadap lima wisatawan sebagai informan kunci dan lima pelaku UMKM sebagai informan pendukung. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keputusan pembelian cinderamata di kawasan Wisata Ke'te Kesu' dipengaruhi oleh empat faktor utama, yaitu faktor budaya, sosial, pribadi, dan psikologis. Faktor budaya dan psikologis merupakan faktor yang paling dominan karena wisatawan memandang cinderamata sebagai representasi budaya Toraja yang autentik dan memiliki makna simbolik. Proses keputusan pembelian berlangsung melalui lima tahapan: pengenalan kebutuhan, pencarian informasi, evaluasi alternatif, keputusan pembelian, dan perilaku pasca pembelian. Wisatawan melakukan pertimbangan terhadap harga, kualitas, keunikan, dan nilai budaya produk sebelum memutuskan membeli. Pengalaman wisata yang positif memberikan pengaruh terhadap kepuasan wisatawan dan mendorong niat membeli ulang serta rekomendasi kepada orang lain. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa keputusan pembelian cinderamata di kawasan Wisata Ke'te Kesu' tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh kebutuhan fungsional, tetapi juga oleh nilai budaya, pengalaman emosional, dan persepsi wisatawan terhadap keaslian produk budaya Toraja.
Abstract is a brief summary of the paper to help readers quickly determine the main research problem, solutions to solving This study aims to analyze consumer behavior in purchasing decisions of souvenirs at the Ke'te Kesu' Tourism Area in North Toraja Regency. The cultural tourism industry has transformed into an experience-based industry that prioritizes emotional, symbolic, and cultural values. In this context, souvenir purchases serve not only as consumer goods but also as symbols of memories, cultural identity, and representations of tourist experiences. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation involving five tourists as key informants and five MSME actors as supporting informants. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that souvenir purchasing decisions at the Ke'te Kesu' Tourism Area are influenced by four main factors: cultural, social, personal, and psychological factors. Cultural and psychological factors are the most dominant because tourists perceive souvenirs as authentic representations of Toraja culture with symbolic meaning. The purchase decision process occurs through five stages: need recognition, information search, alternative evaluation, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior. Tourists consider price, quality, uniqueness, and cultural value before deciding to purchase a product. Positive tourism experiences influence tourist satisfaction and encourage repeat purchase intentions and recommendations to others. This study concludes that souvenir purchasing decisions at the Ke'te Kesu' Tourism Area are not only influenced by functional needs but also by cultural values, emotional experiences, and tourists' perceptions of the authenticity of Toraja cultural products.
Abstract:Kepercayaan publik merupakan faktor penting dalam keberhasilan penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik, termasuk pada sektor pertanahan yang memiliki kompleksitas administrasi dan koordinasi kerja yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan…
rtujuan menganalisis kemampuan komunikasi interpersonal pegawai Kantor Pertanahan Kota Serang sebagai upaya membangun kepercayaan publik terhadap kualitas layanan yang diberikan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 102 pegawai, dengan sampel sebanyak populasi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner yang disusun berdasarkan indikator komunikasi interpersonal menurut DeVito, yaitu keterbukaan, empati, sikap mendukung, sikap positif, dan kesetaraan. Hasil uji instrumen menunjukkan seluruh item pernyataan valid dengan nilai corrected item-total correlation di atas 0,349 serta reliabel dengan nilai Cronbach’s Alpha sebesar 0,969. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi interpersonal pegawai berperan penting dalam memperkuat koordinasi internal, meningkatkan kejelasan informasi, serta mengurangi potensi miskomunikasi yang dapat memengaruhi persepsi masyarakat terhadap pelayanan pertanahan. Komunikasi interpersonal yang efektif mendorong terciptanya pelayanan yang lebih transparan, responsif, dan akuntabel sehingga berkontribusi pada peningkatan kepercayaan publik terhadap Kantor Pertanahan Kota Serang.
Public trust is a crucial factor in the successful implementation of public services, including the land administration sector, which is characterized by complex administrative processes and extensive work coordination. This study aims to analyze the interpersonal communication competence of employees at the Serang City Land Office as an effort to build public trust in the quality of public services provided. This research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach. The study population consisted of 102 employees, all of whom were included as the research sample using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire developed based on DeVito’s interpersonal communication indicators, namely openness, empathy, supportiveness, positiveness, and equality. The instrument testing results indicated that all questionnaire items were valid, with corrected item-total correlation values exceeding 0.349, and reliable, with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.969. The findings reveal that employees’ interpersonal communication plays a significant role in strengthening internal coordination, improving information clarity, and minimizing the potential for miscommunication that may influence public perceptions of land services. Effective interpersonal communication contributes to more transparent, responsive, and accountable public services, thereby enhancing public trust in the Serang City Land Office.
Abstract:This study aims to examine the influence of tourism commodities, tourism costs, tourism comfort, and tourism communication on domestic tourists' perceptions and their impact on revisit decisions at Palabuhanratu Beach, Sukabumi…
ukabumi Regency. This research employed a quantitative approach using an explanatory research design. The sample consisted of 150 domestic tourists selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with IBM SPSS Statistics 26 and IBM SPSS AMOS 24. The findings reveal that tourism commodities, tourism costs, and tourism comfort have a positive and significant effect on domestic tourists' perceptions, while tourism communication does not significantly affect domestic tourists' perceptions. Furthermore, domestic tourists' perceptions, tourism costs, and tourism communication have a positive and significant effect on revisit decisions. In contrast, tourism commodities and tourism comfort do not directly influence revisit decisions. The findings indicate that domestic tourists' perceptions play a crucial role in encouraging revisit decisions. Therefore, destination managers should improve the quality of tourism commodities, enhance tourist comfort, establish appropriate tourism pricing, and strengthen tourism communication strategies to build positive perceptions and increase tourist loyalty through revisit decisions.
Abstract:The effectiveness of local economic policy is essential for promoting sustainable regional development and improving community welfare. However, citizens' perceptions of policy effectiveness are influenced not only by policy…
licy outcomes but also by the quality of governance practices implemented by local governments. This study aimed to examine the influence of policy transparency, public participation, bureaucratic responsiveness, service quality, and public trust on the perceived effectiveness of local economic policy. A quantitative research approach with an explanatory research design was employed. Primary data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 200 respondents selected using purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination (R²), t-tests, and F-tests. The results revealed that all measurement instruments were valid and reliable, and the data satisfied the assumptions required for multiple linear regression analysis. The findings indicated that policy transparency, public participation, bureaucratic responsiveness, service quality, and public trust each have a positive and significant influence on the perceived effectiveness of local economic policy. Furthermore, the F-test demonstrated that all independent variables simultaneously have a significant effect on the dependent variable. Among the five predictors, public trust was identified as the strongest determinant of perceived policy effectiveness. The study concludes that strengthening good governance practices through transparency, citizen participation, responsive bureaucracy, high-quality public services, and institutional trust can substantially improve public perceptions of local economic policy effectiveness. These findings provide practical implications for local governments in designing and implementing more effective, accountable, and citizen-oriented economic policies
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
Abstract:This study examines the influence of price perception and online promotion on brand awareness and its implication for purchase decision for KaiaMuslimWear kurta products. The issue addressed in this study is the need for…
KaiaMuslimWear to strengthen its competitive position in the Muslim fashion market, particularly in the men’s kurta category, where consumers are exposed to various product alternatives, competitive prices, and intensive digital promotion. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive and verificative design. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 200 KaiaMuslimWear consumers and analyzed using SPSS 27 and LISREL 8.80 with Structural Equation Modeling. The results show that price perception and online promotion have positive and significant effects on brand awareness and purchase decision. Brand awareness also has a positive and significant effect on purchase decision. Furthermore, brand awareness significantly mediates the effect of price perception and online promotion on purchase decision. These findings indicate that purchase decision is shaped through an integrated process involving perceived price fairness, online promotional effectiveness, and consumer awareness of the brand.
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.
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.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the influence of packing machine automation on operator productivity in the facial tissue industry by considering the role of moderation, technical competence and operator workload perception.…
The method used is Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by reviewing scientific articles published in the 2020–2026 range from reputable databases such as Scopus. The selection process was carried out using the PRISMA approach through the identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion stages, resulting in a number of articles relevant to the topics of industrial automation, labor productivity, technical competence, and workload. The results of the study show that the implementation of packing machine automation in general has a positive impact on increasing operator productivity through time efficiency, quality consistency, and reduction of manual errors. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of automation is highly dependent on the level of technical competence of the operator, especially in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the machine. In addition, workload perception has also been shown to moderate the relationship, where automation can lower physical workloads but potentially increase mental workloads due to the demands of automated system supervision. Other findings suggest that an imbalance between automation levels and human resource readiness can hinder productivity optimization. Conceptually, this study confirms that the relationship between packing machine automation and operator productivity is not linear, but is influenced by individual and psychological factors. The practical implications of this study are the importance of technical competency-based training as well as adaptive workload management in supporting the successful implementation of automation in the manufacturing industry. This research contributes to the development of an integrative model that connects technology, people, and operational performance in the context of the tissue processing industry.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the influence of product quality and promotion and reward programs on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction in gold savings customers at Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) using the Systematic…
ic Literature Review (SLR) approach combined with bibliometric analysis. This study examines scientific articles published in the 2020–2025 range from various reputable databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The literature selection process is carried out using the PRISMA method to ensure the quality and relevance of articles. A total of 75 selected articles were analyzed to identify patterns of relationships between variables, research trends, and existing research gaps. The results of the study show that product quality has a significant influence on customer satisfaction, especially through the aspects of security, transparency, and ease of access to gold savings products. In addition, promotional and reward programs have been proven to increase the perception of customer value which has a positive impact on satisfaction and loyalty. Bibliometric analysis reveals an increase in research trends related to customer loyalty in the Islamic banking sector, with a primary focus on digitizing customer services and experience. These findings strengthen the role of customer satisfaction as a crucial mediating variable in building customer loyalty. This research provides theoretical implications in the development of customer loyalty models in the Islamic financial sector as well as practical implications for BSI in designing marketing strategies and improving the quality of gold savings services.