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The development of trade in Indonesia has experienced a rapid increase, especially in the fashion and accessories trade business. Indonesian Muslim society today is increasingly aware of the importance of fashion aspects that not only involve choosing clothes, but also relate to style and trends, even when they wear the hijab. The high intensity of Muslim fashion purchases through e-commerce in recent years and how important it is to meet lifestyle needs without forgetting one's religious identity. Judging from the above phenomenon, researchers are interested in exploring and assessing the impact of consumer trust on online beauty product purchasing decisions through E-Commerce. The purpose of this study is to determine how consumer trust influences online beauty product purchasing decisions through E-Commerce. The number of samples in this study was 100 respondents, this study used a quantitative approach. The data collection technique in this study used a questionnaire, and the sampling technique used a simple random sampling method. The data obtained were then processed using the SPSS 26 application. Based on the results of the study, it shows that Trust has a positive and significant effect on online beauty product purchasing decisions through e-commerce. Proving that ha is accepted, the results of this study indicate that high trust can influence consumers to make purchases through e-commerce.

The mass development of digital technology has changed the way companies communicate with consumers. One of the most effective communication channels is social media, which provides a platform for adress interaction between brands and consumers. Consumer trust is the main factor influencing purchasing decisions and brand loyalty. This articel used a qualitative approach to make a study various digital communication strategies that can build consumer trust in social media. Through social media, companies can implement various communication strategies, such as being transparent and honest in communication; active interaction with consumers; consistent in branding; consumer testimonials and reviews; compelling use of influencers; security and privacy of consumer data; and responsive to consumer problems and complaints.

This study aims to analyze consumer behavior in choosing substitute and complementary goods. The research was conducted on consumers in traditional markets, namely Petisah Market and Simpang Limun Market, as well as modern markets, namely Sun Plaza and Plaza Medan Fair in Medan City. The research sample consisted of 200 respondents selected using a purposive sampling method. The primary research instrument was a structured questionnaire designed with a five-point Likert scale to measure respondents' perceptions of factors influencing their choices, such as the price of goods. The data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative analysis involved descriptive statistics to describe the characteristics of respondents and data distribution. The analysis results indicate that consumers tend to choose substitute goods when the price of primary goods increases. Furthermore, price significantly influences purchasing decisions for both substitute and complementary goods. Consumers are more sensitive to price changes in substitute goods due to their tendency to seek cheaper alternatives. In contrast, for complementary goods, an increase in the price of primary goods tends to reduce the demand for complementary goods, as they are often used together. The implications of this study suggest that appropriate pricing strategies can optimize the demand for substitute goods, while careful consideration is needed when setting prices for complementary goods.

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of marketing mix and brand image as a marketing strategy. Before marketing activities occur, it is important for business actors, in this case weaving SMEs in Bima City, to know buyer behavior first to know what strategies will be implemented to market woven products. Determining a marketing strategy through a marketing mix that is right on target and increasing the brand image of woven products can increase consumer purchasing decisions as well as an effort to maintain the existence of local products in Bima City. The type of research in this research is quantitative. The method used in this research is an explanatory survey approach, namely through collecting data from respondents. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with a Likert scale containing a list of questions for respondents to answer. The sample in this study amounted to 200 people. Then, to test the research, it was carried out with the help of Smart Partial Least Square (SmartPLS) Software. The research results marketing mix and brand image have a significant influence on the decision to purchase woven fabric as an effort to maintain the existence of local products in Bima City

This study examines the role of social media in increasing consumer purchase interest in Skintific products in Indonesia, particularly in the beauty package category. Skintific successfully dominated the market by achieving sales of over IDR 70 billion in the first quarter of 2024. This success was largely driven by the effective use of digital marketing strategies on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. These strategies involved creating relevant content, collaborating with influencers, and engaging directly with the audience to strengthen brand image. The findings indicate that the brand image built through social media significantly contributes to increased purchase interest and consumer loyalty. The highest sales were recorded in the 5-piece beauty package variant, highlighting consumer preference for comprehensive product offerings. Based on the study, social media is proven to be an effective channel for building a positive brand image and influencing consumer purchasing decisions in the beauty industry. 

This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality on purchasing decisions on the Shopee application. With the increasing use of e-commerce platforms, understanding the factors that influence consumer satisfaction and decisions is very important. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach with a descriptive design. The study population consisted of Shopee users who had made purchases, with a sample of 300 respondents taken through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of questions about product quality, reviews, prices, and purchasing decisions. Data analysis was carried out using multiple regression to test the relationship between independent and dependent variables. The results showed that product quality had a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions, with a T-statistics value of 6.154. In addition, the promotion variable also contributed significantly to purchasing decisions. These findings indicate that improving product quality can increase consumer purchasing interest and purchasing decisions on Shopee. This study suggests that Shopee focus on improving product quality and promotional strategies to attract more customers and increase user satisfaction.

The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of product quality offered through the Tokopedia application on consumer purchasing decisions. The method used is descriptive statistical analysis and linear regression testing with a quantitative approach. The research sample consisted of 110 respondents from active Tokopedia users, whose data was collected through an online survey. The research results show that product quality has a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. The average product quality score of respondents was 4.16, which shows consumer satisfaction with the products available. Factors such as durability, noise, and conformity to specifications are important indicators for exuding product quality. This research also shows that the features in the Tokopedia application help improve consumer perceptions of product quality. Therefore, in order for Tokopedia to remain competitive in the e-commerce market, its main focus is developing application functionality and improving product quality

URBN Kopi is one of the mobile coffee brands strategically located in front of the UPN Veteran Jatim campus, making it the main choice for students to enjoy coffee. This study identified three main factors that influence purchasing decisions, namely location, price, and product completeness. This study was conducted using an in-depth interview method with five informants consisting of active students at UPN “Veteran” Jatim. The findings of this study indicate that a strategic location in front of the campus is the main factor that facilitates student access to buy coffee, while affordable prices are an important consideration because they are in accordance with students' budgets. In addition, the completeness of the products offered by URBN Kopi also increases consumer interest in choosing this product. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the combination of a strategic location and affordable prices play an important role in purchasing decisions, which in turn has the potential to increase consumer loyalty and repurchase interest among students.

Every company must have a certain strategy to attract the attention of consumers (visitors). Seeing the decline in the number of visitors to the Kinantan Wildlife and Cultural Park in 2023. TMSBK has carried out renovations aimed at beautifying it and attracting the attention of visitors. Regarding this renovation, it is included in one of the marketing mix (7P), namely Physical Evidence. According to Kotler and Armstrong, Physical Evidence is one of the real things that influences consumers' decisions to buy and use the products or services offered. However, what happened was that the number of visitors decreased. The research method used is to use a field research method or qualitative field research, namely direct observation of the object being studied in order to obtain relevant data. The primary data source in this research is the management of TMSBK Bukittinggi, while the secondary data source is the visitors of TMSBK Bukittinggi. According to the research findings, the IFAS matrix score of 2.57 suggests that the company holds a strong internal position. Conversely, the EFAS matrix score of 2.40 indicates a weak external position for the company. This means that the company does not take advantage of existing opportunities or avoid external threats. Then, seen from a sharia business perspective, TMSBK has not been optimal in implementing the sharia business concept, because in Islam itself good business will provide mutual benefits between the company and visitors, especially in providing services to visitors. However, TMSBK focuses more on renovating tourist attractions and does not prioritize services to provide comfort to visitors.

Investment encouragement is needed in the tourism sector involving participation from the community, businesses, as well as local and central governments. This collaboration is crucial to ensure a shared commitment to developing the tourism potential with sustainable growth and positive impact. The "Jakarta 101" advertising campaign has produced a video showcasing three unique local tourist destinations in Jakarta, each with its own distinct characteristics, hidden gems, and profound meanings. One of them is a coffee shop that employs individuals with disabilities, adding a unique dimension to its significance. Additionally, Jakarta boasts an educational museum with knowledgeable guides explaining its historical artifacts, along with other educational spots focused on environmental care and recycling, previously plagued by high crime rates. In this advertising campaign, a copywriter is responsible for the pre-production stages, including scriptwriting and formulating interview questions for the speakers. The copywriter plays a pivotal role in designing the advertising communication concept, maintaining brand consistency, and supporting the brand experience in various scenarios. The role of a copywriter increasingly demands digital and technological skills due to the evolving times. This research aims to enhance the skills of copywriters in creating the "Jakarta 101" advertising campaign and provide fresh insights into the role of copywriters in content creation. Copywriting in advertising holds a crucial role, serving as a bridge between potential consumers and the purchasing decision.

The purpose of the research is to find out FoMO in analyzing customer satisfaction. SLR method in writing this article, literature review plays an important role in formulating research ideas, understanding previous findings related to the topic raised, and identifying gaps in existing knowledge. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted in two well-known databases, ScienceDirect and Scopus. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 1,098 out of 3,977 articles were deemed relevant. Thereafter, these papers were carefully examined to produce an in-depth analysis of the subject. Ultimately, 13 papers were selected for in-depth examination in this study. Based on data from SLR the articles were written between 2021 and 2024. The research methodology used in this paper includes descriptive analysis and bibliographic analysis. The results of writing the article found that Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), which capitalizes on the feeling of fear of missing an opportunity, is proven to increase consumer confidence to make a purchase immediately.  Effective marketing strategies in leveraging Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) often involve elements of time constraints and product popularity that can trigger impulsive behavior in consumers. Social media marketing also plays an important role by creating interactions that attract consumers through trending content. The findings in this study enable brands to strengthen emotional connections with consumers, expand reach, and drive engagement in purchase decisions.

In today’s era, social media has become a driving force for increasing digital entrepreneurship. Businesses are utilizing social media sites such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or even Facebook to brand their companies or products and interact with clients. This is great news for businesses, especially SMEs, to have low-cost access to key markets worldwide. One evident trend is the emergence of social commerce – business-to-consumer commerce without intermediaries, exclusive of other e-commerce models. However, the adoption of social media in digital entrepreneurship comes with several challenges, such as changes in algorithms that can affect content visibility and risks related to data security and user privacy. Nevertheless, social media remains useful in terms of analytics to support strategic decisions. This study shows the value of social media for entrepreneurship and technologies that help improve content personalization and consumer behavior analysis, such as artificial intelligence and big data. This study attempts to fill the gap in the literature by looking at the differences in the outcomes of social media use in developing and developed countries and the outcomes of new technologies on digital business ventures.

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of celebrity endorsers and product knowledge on purchase decisions in MS. Glow Skincare Product with brand image as an intervening variable. Researchers collected research data with questionnaires which were distributed to consumers who bought MS. Glow Skincare Products. The research results based on the partial test (t Test) found that: a) there is a significant influence of celebrity endorsers on brand image, b) there is a significant influence of product knowledge on brand image, c) there is no significant influence of celebrity endorsers on purchase decisions, d) there is an influence significant product knowledge on purchase decisions, e) there is no significant influence of brand image on purchase decisions, f) brand image cannot mediate the influence of celebrity endorsers on purchase decisions g) brand image cannot mediate the influence of product knowledge on purchase decisions.

Tokopedia, as a marketplace with the highest number of website visitors in Indonesia, certainly has advantages that become its appeal. Advertising and price discounts are factors that influence consumers to make purchasing decisions. This research is conducted to determine the influence of advertising and price discounts on the purchasing decisions of Tokopedia marketplace consumers in Malang City. This research was quantitative research using two independent variables, advertising and price discounts, and purchasing decisions as the dependent variable. The population of this study consisted of consumers who made purchases on the Tokopedia marketplace in Malang City. The data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The analysis method used was multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing.In this research, it was found that advertising had an influence on purchasing decisions. Price discounts also had an influence on purchasing decisions. Advertising and price discounts together had an influence on purchasing decisions of Tokopedia marketplace consumers in Malang City. In multiple regression analysis, it was found that price discounts had a more dominant influence on the purchasing decisions of Tokopedia marketplace consumers in Malang City.Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that advertising and price discounts have an influence on consumer purchasing decisions. Tokopedia is expected to provide the latest innovations for its advertising to emotionally engage the audience and encourage them to make purchases on the Tokopedia marketplace. Additionally, it is hoped that Tokopedia will increase the intensity and quantity of offering price discounts through campaigns that can attract consumer attention.

Settlement of banking disputes through BPSK in the protection of banking customers is a legal defect because it is the authority of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institution for the Financial Services Sector, BPSK is more appropriate for consumer disputes within the scope of industry and trade. The formulation of the problem in this thesis is how is the legal regulation of consumer protection for banking institutions, how is the settlement of banking disputes through alternative institutions in customer protection, and how are the judges' legal considerations in the Supreme Court Decision of the Republic of Indonesia Number 253 K/Pdt.Sus-BPSK/2017. The research method used is descriptive analysis that leads to normative juridical legal research, namely research conducted by referring to legal norms, namely researching library materials or secondary materials. Secondary data by processing data from primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. The results of the study indicate that legal regulation of consumer protection for banking institutions is regulated in Law Number 21 of 2011 and Financial Services Authority Regulation (POJK) Number 1/POJK.07/2013 in conjunction with Number 1/POJK.07/2014. Settlement of banking disputes through alternative institutions in customer protection is settlement by Arbitration between bank customers and the banking sector is the authority of the Alternative Dispute Settlement Institution for the Financial Services Sector. The judge's legal considerations after carefully examining the memorandum of cassation dated December 7, 2016 and the counter memorandum of cassation dated December 28, 2016 are related to Judex Facti's considerations, in this case The Kisaran District Court is not wrong in applying the law because the a quo case is a breach of contract that originates from a credit agreement.

This research is a normative research, so this data is carried out by conducting a literature study on the verdict. Data sources are obtained from primary legal materials, namely: laws and regulations and court decisions, secondary obtained from literature and literature studies, tertiary legal materials obtained from the internet, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. The results of the research obtained from analyzing the verdict show that (1). The basis for the judge's consideration in imposing criminal sanctions against distributors of pharmaceutical preparations without expertise and authority by looking at the Judge's Juridical Considerations and Non-Juridical Considerations of the judge is appropriate and uses an Article that meets the elements of the perpetrator's violation in accordance with the Health Law, but the imposition of criminal sanctions is very light and far from the provisions of the Article. (2). The suitability of the imposition of criminal sanctions in Decision Number 150/Pi.Sus/2021/PN Kupang with the Health Law given by the Judge to the defendant is so light that it cannot guarantee that the defendant will feel frustrated and will not repeat his actions again. This makes the sense of justice, usefulness and legal certainty not fulfilled properly. The author's suggestion that the criminal sanctions imposed by the Panel of Judges against the defendant should not only consider the behavior and actions of the defendant but also look at the consequences of the defendant's actions that can have a bad impact on the health of consumers/patients who take the hard drug.

Ayam geprek is a popular dish, especially in big cities like Palembang. Currently, many ayam geprek businesses are found, one of which is Ayam Geprek Pakde which has a strategic location surrounded by student boarding houses and several higher education institutions. This study aims to analyze the effect of location on sales of Ayam Geprek Pakde in Palembang City. The culinary business, especially ayam geprek, has great potential in the Indonesian market, especially in areas with high populations such as Palembang. In this context, the choice of business location is an important factor that influences accessibility, visibility, and consumer purchasing decisions. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method to understand consumer perspectives on ease of access, price, and service quality. The results show that strategic locations near boarding houses and universities increase consumer interest, especially students. Accessibility factors, competitive prices, menu variations, and service interactions play a role in influencing purchasing decisions. This study provides an understanding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) about the importance of location selection as a strategy to increase sales and competitiveness in the culinary industry.

This research aims to analyze: (1) types of purchasing behavior of free-range chicken consumers in Kendari City, (2) factors that influence the purchasing decisions of free-range chicken consumers. The factors studied in this research are cultural, social, personal, psychological factors, chicken price, age and income. Determining the location of this research was carried out purposively. This research was conducted at the Wet Market (Mandonga Mall) Kendari City with the data used being primary and secondary data. This research used 35 respondents each who bought free-range chickens and those who did not buy free-range chickens taken using accidental sampling. The data analysis used in this research is engagement inventory design analysis and logistic regression analysis. The results of this research indicate that the type of consumer purchasing behavior is classified as a complex purchasing behavior type. This type of behavior has a high level of involvement in decision making to purchase free-range chicken and consumers are aware of the real differences between attributes. Factors that have a positive influence on consumer purchasing decisions are cultural, psychological and age variables. Variables that have a negative influence on purchasing decisions are social factors and income. Factors that have no influence are price and personal variables.

In the midst of increasingly rapid technological developments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has also been formed as a form of development. The presence of AI technology helps many people complete their work. Including strategic activities in the decision-making process for business development. This research aims to discuss the role of artificial intelligence technology in improving decision making in the business development process by focusing on the Management Information Systems (SIM), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and finance sectors. With a literature review used as a comprehensive research method, it involves collecting and analyzing articles related to the topic from various academic sources. The research results show that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve the efficiency and accuracy of decision making through in-depth analysis and algorithm-based predictions. In the Management Information Systems (MIS) sector, artificial intelligence contributes to business automation processes and information management, in the MSME sector, artificial intelligence helps in understanding consumer behavior and market trends. Meanwhile, in the financial sector, AI plays an important role as a risk analyst, financial manager and investment manager. This research is expected to provide knowledge for corporate organizations about the role of artificial intelligence technology in improving the decision-making process.

The purpose of this study is to develop a predictive model to predict the trend of the emas price over time and to investigate how this affects important economic variables. As a popular commodity that is regarded as a safe refuge for investments, changes in the price of emas can have a significant impact on a number of economic indicators, such as inflation, consumer spending, and investment decisions. Compiling historical data on emas prices, macroeconomic variables, and other related topics is a component of research methodology. Regression analysis and ARIMA modeling are two methods of deret waktu analysis that can be used to create an andal model of problems. The model's predictive accuracy is then determined by using appropriate statistical metrics. This study's findings provide new and important information about the factors influencing changes in the price of emas and how they affect the economy as a whole. The model that is being used can be used by investors, financial institutions, and policymakers to predict gold price movements and make informed decisions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. The implications of this research extend all the way to the emas market since it increases our understanding of the close relationship between commodity prices and economic dynamics. The knowledge gained can help create more comprehensive investment and economic policies, which will eventually affect the stability of the economy and economic growth.