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This study aims to analyze the marketing strategy implemented by Catering Lapak Ning Icha to increase consumer purchase intention. The background of this research is the intense competition in the culinary MSME sector, particularly catering services, which demands effective and sustainable marketing strategies. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation involving the business owner (represented by the operator), employees, and consumers. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the marketing strategy based on the 7P marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence) plays a significant role in increasing consumer purchase intention. In terms of product, the catering maintains taste quality, cleanliness, and menu variety. Pricing is set affordably and competitively. Easy location access and accurate ordering and distribution processes support the place and process aspects. Promotion is carried out organically through social media and word of mouth. Additionally, friendly and professional employee service, as well as physical evidence such as a clean business environment and neat packaging, contribute to positive consumer perceptions. The implications of this study suggest that consistent and integrated marketing strategies aligned with consumer needs can effectively enhance purchase intention and customer loyalty. This research serves as a reference for culinary MSME actors in designing effective and sustainable marketing strategies.

Investment decisions in pharmaceutical manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) are influenced by fundamental analysis and stock price fluctuations. Stock prices reflect market perceptions shaped by profitability, liquidity, and capital structure. This study examines the effects of Return on Assets (ROA), Current Ratio (CR), and Debt-to-Equity Ratio (DER) on stock prices, both partially and simultaneously. Using a quantitative approach, the study analyzes secondary data from audited financial statements and stock prices of 12 pharmaceutical companies during 2022–2024, totaling 36 observations. Panel data regression with EViews 12 is applied. Results show that ROA and DER have positive and significant effects on stock prices, while CR has a negative but insignificant effect. Simultaneously, all three variables significantly influence stock prices, with an adjusted R² of 73%, indicating strong explanatory power. Profitability (ROA) is the most influential factor, followed by capital structure (DER), while liquidity (CR) shows no significant impact.

This study aims to examine the differences in stock prices before and after the Palestine-Israel ceasefire event in fast-food restaurant companies,  Pizza Hut and KFC. International-scale events may influence investor perceptions, as reflected in stock price movements in the capital market. This study employs a comparative quantitative approach using stock price data collected over 30 days before and 30 days after the ceasefire event. The analyzed data consist of secondary data processed through descriptive statistics, normality tests, and hypothesis testing. The findings indicate that the average stock price of PZZA increased after the event, whereas FAST experienced a decline in its average stock price. These results reveal differences in stock prices between the periods before and after the ceasefire event in both companies. The findings further suggest that geopolitical events are associated with changes in stock prices in the fast-food restaurant industry, although market responses differ across companies. Therefore, future studies are recommended to expand the scope of research objects and extend the observation period to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of market responses to international events.

This study investigates the influence of Return on Equity (ROE), the Audit Committee, and the Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) on firm value in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2020–2023 period. Firm value is measured using Price to Book Value (PBV). The research is driven by a decline in firm value within the banking sector, which has the potential to affect investor confidence and investment decisions. A quantitative research design is applied, utilizing secondary data derived from published annual financial statements. The research population includes all banking firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, while the sample is determined through purposive sampling based on specific criteria. Hypothesis testing is conducted using multiple linear regression analysis. The empirical findings indicate that ROE has a significant partial effect on firm value, reflecting the importance of profitability in shaping market perceptions. In contrast, the Audit Committee and DAR do not show a significant individual impact on firm value. However, when examined simultaneously, ROE, the Audit Committee, and DAR collectively influence firm value.

Business competition in the culinary sector continues to increase along with changes in people's consumption patterns towards ready-to-eat food. One product that is quite popular is fried dim sum, which is known for its variety of flavors and relatively affordable prices. In this competitive environment, understanding how consumers perceive product price and quality is crucial for businesses to maintain and increase customer interest in purchasing goods. Consumer perceptions of product price and quality when they choose fried dim sum are the subject of this study. Informants were selected purposively in this study, which used a qualitative and descriptive approach, namely consumers who have purchased and consumed fried dim sum products. Data collection methods included comprehensive interviews, direct observation, and supporting documentation. The collected data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model developed by Miles and Huberman through steps such as data reduction, data presentation, and discovery. The results show that consumers view price as an indicator related to the affordability and suitability of the product value. Price is considered acceptable if it is commensurate with perceived quality. In addition, product quality, including taste, texture, cleanliness, and packaging, is a primary factor considered before making a purchase. Positive perceptions of product quality increase customer trust and encourage repeat purchases. This study concluded that customer perceptions or opinions about price and product quality influence fried dim sum purchasing decisions. Therefore, culinary businesses need to prioritize proportional pricing and maintain consistent product quality to enhance business competitiveness.

This study aims to explore how gold price volatility influences customers’ investment decisions in Islamic banks within the framework of Islamic values. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research investigates the perceptions, motivations, and strategies of twelve active customers of Bank Syariah Indonesia in Surabaya through in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that gold price volatility does not necessarily reduce investment interest; instead, it stimulates adaptive and reflective behavior grounded in religious commitment and Islamic financial literacy. Investment decisions are shaped by three main factors: rational risk perception, religious conviction in the permissibility of gold as an Islamic instrument, and trust in the integrity of Islamic financial institutions. Thus, gold price volatility is interpreted not only as an economic signal but also as a social and spiritual phenomenon that fosters financial maturity among investors. The study concludes that faith-driven investment behavior contributes to financial resilience and moral stability amid market uncertainty. These insights enrich the field of Islamic behavioral finance by highlighting the integration of economic rationality and spiritual values in investment decision-making.

This study aims to analyze community perceptions of the application of legal and economic principles of food security in Rias Village, Toboali District. Food security is a crucial issue because it is directly related to survival, welfare, and regional economic stability. However, the community's understanding of food security is often limited to food availability, without considering its relationship with legislation and the dynamics of the village economy. The research method used was qualitative with a descriptive approach that included in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation of the local community. The results of the study show that the people of Rias Village have a positive perception of the importance of food security, especially from an economic perspective, such as market access, food prices, and business capital. However, understanding of legal aspects is still limited, especially regarding government and local regulations that should protect the community's right to access food. This perception confirms that the successful implementation of food security principles in Rias Village is influenced by legal policies that favor the community and economic strategies that encourage local food self-sufficiency.

This study aims to examine in depth the influence of price, promotion, and switching barriers on customer loyalty of Telkomsel prepaid cards, with customer satisfaction as an intervening variable in Generation Z in West Palu District. This study is motivated by the intense competition in the telecommunications industry and the importance of maintaining customer loyalty amidst the increasing number of service options. Data were collected from 100 respondents who are active Telkomsel prepaid card users through questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) approach using SmartPLS software version 4.0. The results show that the price variable has a significant direct effect on customer loyalty, but does not show a significant effect on customer satisfaction. Conversely, promotion has a significant effect on satisfaction, but does not directly affect customer loyalty significantly. Switching barriers are shown to have a significant effect on both satisfaction and loyalty, indicating that the higher the switching barriers, the more likely customers will remain loyal. In addition, customer satisfaction also significantly affects loyalty. Another important finding is that of the several indirect influences tested, only the path from promotion through satisfaction to loyalty was statistically significant. Therefore, this study suggests the importance of targeted promotional strategies and strengthening switching barriers as effective measures in retaining young customers who are prone to switching services. Furthermore, this study emphasizes that customer loyalty is not solely determined by competitive pricing factors, but is more complex and influenced by customers' emotional and psychological experiences, such as satisfaction with the service and perceptions of the ease or difficulty of switching to another service provider.

Financial statement restatements often negatively impact investor perceptions and a company's market value. Previous studies have shown that companies conducting restatements experience significant share price declines, with an average decline of 20% following the announcement. This phenomenon reflects investors' high sensitivity to negative information related to the reliability of financial statements and suggests that a company's reputation can be damaged quickly. Financial statement restatements are generally associated with material errors or manipulation of financial information, and are therefore often linked to indications of fraud or deception in prior financial reporting. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing financial statement restatements and their impact on firm value, focusing on infrastructure companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2021 to 2023. The research method used is a quantitative approach with secondary data obtained from financial statements and official company publications. The analysis was conducted using logistic regression to examine the influence of fraud factors (pressure, opportunity, and rationalization) on restatements, and linear regression to assess the impact of restatements on firm value. The results of the study indicate that of the three main factors of fraud, only rationalization significantly influences financial statement restatements. Meanwhile, pressure and opportunity do not show significant effects. Furthermore, financial statement restatements were not shown to significantly impact the value of companies in the infrastructure sector during the study period. These findings provide important insights for stakeholders in understanding financial reporting risks and the urgency of strengthening ethics and internal controls in companies.

The skincare and cosmetics industry continues to grow as public awareness of self-care and beauty trends increases. However, the widespread use of single-use packaging in cosmetic products raises new issues in the context of environmental sustainability. This issue drives the importance of understanding how consumer perceptions of sustainability and other product attributes influence purchasing decisions. This study aims to analyze the effect of perceptions of packaging sustainability, environmental awareness, product price, and packaging design on purchasing decisions for Wardah cosmetic products. This study used a quantitative approach with a survey method of 111 respondents and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that packaging design and perceived packaging sustainability had a significant effect on purchasing decisions, with packaging design as the most dominant factor. In contrast, the variables of environmental concern and product price do not have a statistically significant effect. The model used explains 65.37% of the variation in consumer purchasing decisions. This study indicates that consumer decisions are more influenced by visual aspects and sustainability values that are explicitly communicated through packaging. This study supports the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework and provides a practical contribution for cosmetics manufacturers in designing sustainable packaging strategies.

Evaluating changes in public perceptions of gold investment before and after price increases is the objective of this study. The background of this study rests on the assumption that gold price volatility can affect an individual's interest in and view of gold as an investment vehicle. This study used a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale to 50 respondents, the results of which were analyzed using the paired sample t-test. The results of the analysis show that there is no statistically significant difference in people's perceptions before and after the gold price increase (significance value 0.363 > 0.05). The findings of this study indicate that the public still views gold as a safe and stable investment asset in the long term, regardless of price changes in the short term. The results of this study can be used as a reference by market participants and financial planners to understand the tendency of public attitudes towards gold investment.

This study aims to examine consumers' perceptions of price influence their decision to purchase local coffee brand Kopi Tuku. Price perception is regarded as a key element influencing purchasing decisions, as consumers tend to judge price based on its quality, benefits, and nominal value. This study conducted quantitative research by surveying 395 Kopi Tuku consumers. Validity, reliability, classical assumptions, simple linear regression analysis, and t and F tests were used. The findings indicated that price perception significantly influences purchase decisions, as demonstrated by a computed value of 22.006 that is higher than the t-table and a significance value of 0.000. In addition,the value of 0.552 for the coefficient of determination (R²) indicates that price perception is responsible for 55.2% of the variation in purchasing decisions. The results suggest that in order to increase customer purchasing choices, Kopi Tuku should maintain a pricing strategy that is reasonable, competitive, and aligned with the worth of the available goods.

The growth in the number of motorized vehicles in Indonesia continues to increase every year, especially motorbikes which will reach 132 million units in 2023. In the automotive industry, PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is one of the main players which not only produces motorbikes, but also provides products supports such as motor oil. AHM Oil is designed specifically for Honda motorbikes with a formula adapted to meet the needs of modern engines. This research aims to analyze public perceptions of the quality of AHM motor oil products. Analysis covers various aspects, such as product quality, price competitiveness, marketing strategy, and level of consumer satisfaction. This evaluation is important considering the tight competition in the two-wheeled vehicle lubricant market in Indonesia. In an increasingly competitive market, innovation and effective marketing strategies are needed to maintain product relevance and increase consumer confidence. It is hoped that the research results will provide in-depth insight into public perceptions of AHM Oil, as well as provide evaluation material for AHM’s product development and business strategy. In this way, AHM can continue to strengthen its position in the Indonesian automotive market and increase consumer loyalty.

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of distribution channels, price perceptions, product availability on consumer satisfaction at PT. Arie Mulya Barutama Semarang. The population of this study was 140 customers. The samples taken using saturated sampling techniques were 140 respondents. This research data analysis tool uses multiple linear regression. The research results show that Distribution Channels have a positive effect on Consumer Satisfaction. This is shown by the calculated t value of 4.758 >1.655, with a sig value. equal to 0.000 < 0.05 (significant). Price Perception has a positive effect on Consumer Satisfaction. This is shown by the calculated t value being greater than the t table, namely 3.312 > 1.655, with a sig value. equal to 0.001<0.05 (significant). Product Availability has a positive effect on Consumer Satisfaction. This is shown by the calculated t value, which is 3.953 > 1.655, with a sig value. equal to 0.000 < 0.05 (significant).

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.

Purchase Decision is a decision to buy a product or brand you like, but two factors can arise between purchase intention and purchase decision. This research aims to determine the influence of online customer reviews, influencer endorsements and price perceptions on purchasing decisions. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research. In determining the research sample, the Slovin formula was used, where the number of samples obtained was 100 samples. Data was collected using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability and processed using SPPSS 26. Based on the partial test, the Online Customer Review variable had a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase Eiger products in the Indonesian North Sumatra Climber Community. A value of t-count of 8.139 > 1.66 t-table was obtained, then the Endorsement Influencer variable had a positive and significant influence on Purchasing Decisions, a value of t-count of 2.169 > 1.66 t-table was obtained, and the Price Perception variable had a positive and significant influence on Purchase Decisions with a t-count value of 3.885 > 1.66 t-table . Simultaneous test results show that the online customer review (X1), influencer endorsement (X2) and price perception variables (X3) together have a positive and significant effect on the decision to purchase Eiger products in the Indonesian North Sumatra climbing community.

This research aims to identify factors that influence tourists' interest in revisiting the Aslan Hill natural tourist attraction. The methodology used is to use a quantitative approach with data obtained from the results of questionnaires that have been distributed to the sample (research respondents) totaling 96 people. Through quantitative analysis with the help of Smart PLS software. 4, this study found that although the three independent variables (tourism facilities, price perception, and destination image) had a positive relationship with revisit intention, only price perception and destination image had a statistically significant influence. Apart from that, this research also confirms that the mediating variable is visitor satisfaction in the relationship between price perception and destination image and interest in visiting again, where satisfaction cannot mediate the influence of tourist facilities on interest in visiting again, while satisfaction can mediate the relationship between price perception and destination image on interest in visiting. return to the Aslan Hill Nature tourist attraction. The practical implication of this research is that it is important for natural tourism destination managers to not only focus on developing physical facilities, but also on efforts to build positive perceptions about the value offered and maintain consistent service quality to achieve visitor satisfaction.

This study examines pricing mechanisms in the buffet system at Wisma Tamu Al Ishlah Restaurant from the perspective of Islamic economic justice principles. This research is crucial given the limited studies that analyze buffet pricing practices from an Islamic economic perspective, particularly in a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) environment. This research adopts a qualitative approach with field research methods, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation for data collection. The findings indicate that the pricing mechanism at Al Ishlah Restaurant employs a cost-based method, setting prices based on raw material costs, capital, operational expenses, and production services, adjusted according to the types of food selected by customers. Generally, the pricing practices at Wisma Tamu Al Ishlah Restaurant align with Islamic economic justice principles, ensuring that no party is disadvantaged and upholding honesty in transactions. Prices are established through mutual agreement between the restaurant and the customer, ensuring fairness. However, price transparency presents a challenge that could affect consumer perceptions. This research contributes to the development of Islamic economic theory in the culinary business context and provides recommendations to enhance justice in buffet pricing..

The purpose of this study is to determine and test the effect of gold price fluctuations, financial literacy and income on gold investment decisions, on research subjects (respondents), namely members who are members of the minigold distributor agent in Demak City. This type of research is quantitative research, using primary data. The primary data collection instrument used a questionnaire (Google form) in an online survey aimed at respondents, via a smartphone. (respondents fill in/check one of the answers that are considered the most appropriate. The scale used in the questionnaire is the Likert scale, to measure the opinions/perceptions of respondents. The population in this study were all members of the minigold distributor agent in Demak City. The sampling technique was saturated sampling or census, namely the entire population was part of the sample. The dependent variable of this study was Gold Investment Decisions, while the independent variables were Gold Price Fluctuations, Financial Literacy and Income (respondents). The analysis method used was Multiple Linear Regression. The results of the study are as follows: 1) Gold price fluctuations do not affect gold investment decisions, 2) Financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on gold investment decisions, and 3) Income has a positive and significant effect on gold investment decisions

This study aims to analyze the role of Social Media Marketing and pricing in influencing consumer purchasing decisions at Tabona Dessert MSMEs in Padangsidimpuan City. Social Media Marketing has become one of the main marketing strategies for MSMEs, especially in increasing visibility and market reach. On the other hand, pricing is an important factor that can influence consumer perceptions of value and purchasing decisions. This study uses a quantitative method with data collection through a questionnaire survey distributed to consumers of Tabona Dessert MSMEs in Padangsidimpuan City. The data obtained were analyzed using multiple regression techniques to see the effect of Social Media Marketing and pricing on purchasing decisions. The results of the study indicate that Social Media Marketing has a significant influence on purchasing decisions, where effective marketing strategies on social media can increase consumer interest and awareness of MSME products. In addition, pricing has also been shown to have a significant effect, where competitive prices and in accordance with product quality are the main considerations for consumers in making purchasing decisions. In conclusion, the combination of effective Social Media Marketing and appropriate pricing can significantly increase consumer purchasing decisions for Tabona Dessert MSME products in Padangsidimpuan City.