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A Foreign Language Mastery Training for International Internship Program Students: English Suwarno, Bambang; Silaban, Yolanda Novita; Gajah, Nurhamidah; Parapat, Natalia
Jurnal Mitra Prima Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): JURNAL MITRA PRIMA
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This foreign language training is conducted on the social sciences and political sciences department campus at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan (UMTS). Foreign language training with the Altissia platform improves students' foreign language skills. The Altissia platform training method has 25 foreign languages ​​using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) learning method. This foreign language training is used so that students can practice their foreign language skills in preparation for international internships in Asian countries (Malaysia, Singapore) and Europe (England, France, and Germany). Foreign language training with the Altissia platform will determine the ability to write, read, listen, and speak. This language training uses a persuasive method online based on the web, which is applied in the learning process. Before conducting language training, a pre-test is carried out, and after five months of learning, a post-test is carried out. Data collection is carried out based on observations, namely by observing phenomena that occur in the field. The learning training provided to participants includes English training with the Altissia platform method, which involves studying using the platform for at least two hours every day for four days a week. The results from 71 participants, as many as 68 participants, increased their language ability level. Male students are better at English than women
Health Without Violence In The Digital World: Socialization of Violence Prevention And Physical-Mental Health For High School Students Ekarisman Ndururu, Bernard; Suwarno, Bambang; Yoana Siregar, Feby; Harmaja, Okta Jaya
International Journal Of Community Service Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): November 2025 ( Indonesia - Thailand - Malaysia - Timor Leste - Philippines )
Publisher : CV. Inara

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Nationwide, school violence and bullying occur. Most instances occur between the first and second years of high school and might be physical (hitting, kicking, or hair pulling) or verbal. Classroom, small group, and computer-based training are provided. After a socialization session, participants were given a questionnaire to learn what they knew and wanted to know about school violence prevention, physical, verbal, and digital violence, early signs of violence, sexual violence, and bullying vs. joking. This socialization report analyzes the pre- and post-test results of training on handling physical, verbal, and online sexual harassment for 67 SMAN 07 Medan students using the Normalized Gain (N-Gain) approach. The Youth Red Cross 006 of SMAN 07 Medan arranged the workshop to study student bullying and physical, verbal, and cyber sexual violence. This research encompasses students from SMAN 7 Medan, specifically from grades X (17), XI (17), and XII (33). Student N-Gain scores increased significantly for male (0.88) and female (0.94) pupils. The training outcomes suggest schools need to hold annual sexual violence and bullying prevention training and outreach initiatives. To maintain student knowledge, schools should incorporate related resources into the curriculum or guidance and counseling. Thus, universities might develop research-based training modules for secondary schools to combat violence and bullying.
An Analysis Of Purchase Decisions On Customer Satisfaction Through Customer-Based Brand Equity And Product Innovation: Concequences For Air Conditioner Panasonic In Medan Suwarno, Bambang
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management Vol. 3 No. 3 (2022): May 2022
Publisher : Publisher Cv. Inara

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The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of customer-based brand equity (CBBE) and product innovation on consumer satisfaction through purchasing decisions of Panasonic air conditioners in Medan. The research uses quantitative methods with a causal associative research approach. The population is the buyer of Panasonic air conditioners in the city of Medan. The research sample used purposive sampling technique. 100 respondents were obtained with the Slovin technique. Data collection techniques with questionnaires and interviews to be tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis with SEM-PLS. The results showed a significant positive effect for all research variables. CBBE on Customer Satisfaction 0.180 and P-Values ??0.013, CBBE on Purchase Decision 0.230 and P-Values ??0.008, Product Innovation on Customer Satisfaction 0.588 and P-Values ??0.000, Product Innovation on Purchase Decision 0.365 and P-Value 0.000, Purchase Decision on Satisfaction Consumers 0.642 and P-Values ??0.000, Product Innovation on Consumer Satisfaction through Purchase Decisions 0.084 and P-Values ??0.016 and CBBE on Consumer Satisfaction through Purchase Decisions 0.148 and P-Values ??0.008. The reaserch findings reveal that customers emotionally react to the product they want to buy, whether they are satisfied or not and this is very important for customer-based brand equity. The products offered related to their innovations influence the purchasing decisions of customers. And there is a significant relationship in handling customer complaints properly and correctly to the level of customer-based brand equity which will create a high level of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
Customer-Based Brand Equity, Company Reputation and Product Quality Effect on Customer Loyalty: Air Conditioner Retail Market in Medan Suwarno, Bambang; Prassetyawan, Anjas; Abbas, Muhammad
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : Publisher Cv. Inara

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This research explores and focuses on customer perceptions, because there is still a lack of research in knowing the relationship between customer perceptions of products and retail stores. Data collection by interviews, questionnaires, and observations on Panasonic AC retail customers. This study tries to examine the influence of the dimensions of customer loyalty which are influenced by the dimensions of Customer Based Brand Equity (CBBE), Company Reputation and Product Quality. This research is associative, with a quantitative method approach. The research was validated using SPSS-26 with data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that CBBE and product quality had a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. Furthermore, the company's reputation partially has a positive but not significant effect on customer loyalty. Whereas CBBE, Company Reputation, and Product Quality simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty. From the results of this study, it was also concluded that there is a tendency for loyal customers to not guarantee that they will recommend the products they buy to others. Product (brand) selection recommendations are also more influenced by salespeople in retail stores where customers will buy products. From this research, it was found that the novelty of customer perceptions of company reputation has no effect on customer loyalty, especially for retail store customers.
Analysis Head Nurses' Leadership Styles to Staff Inpatient Nurses' Job Performance in Hospital Suwarno, Bambang
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): March 2023
Publisher : Publisher Cv. Inara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46729/ijstm.v4i2.770

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This research explores and focuses on the nursing profession, because there is still a lack of research in knowing the relationship between nurse leadership styles and nurse performance. Data collection by interviews, questionnaires and observations on inpatient nurses at Rotal Prima Hospital Medan. This study tries to examine the influence of the Job Performance Nurse dimension which is influenced by the dimensions of the Transactional Leadership Style and the Transformational Leadership Style of Head Nurses. This research is associative, with a quantitative method approach, using a descriptive correlational research design. The research was validated using SPSS-26 with data analysis techniques using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that the Transactional Leadership Style and Transformational Leadership Style had a positive and significant effect on Nurse Job Performance. The results of this study, we found that nurse leaders must have a good transformational leadership style so that leaders can help and encourage their subordinates in providing training and achieving their work goals properly. Nurse leaders are more likely to adopt a transformational leadership style. The results of this study also show that transactional leadership can affect nurse performance, although it is even better if the head nurse performs transformational leadership.
Air Conditioner Customer Retention Based on Satisfaction and Loyalty with A Marketing Mix Analysis Wijaya, Andrew; Aprilia Tan, Harvani; Merrey Tanoro, Ruby; Suwarno, Bambang; Noor, Shaista
International Journal of Science and Environment (IJSE) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : CV. Inara in Colaboration with www.stie-sampit.ac.id

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The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and retention for air conditioners (ACs) sold in retail stores in Medan, as well as the impact of the marketing mix. This quantitative study surveyed 1,614 AC buyers from 14 retail stores in Medan (May–September 2025) and analyzed the data using PLS-SEM to test validity, reliability, and hypothesis significance. The results show that all four marketing mix variables significantly affect customer satisfaction, with place (store location and accessibility) having the strongest influence, followed by price and product, while promotion negatively affects satisfaction. Customer satisfaction strongly predicts loyalty, and loyalty significantly influences customer retention. The mediation analysis confirms that loyalty and satisfaction together enhance the effects of marketing mix variables on retention, although promotional efforts can reduce satisfaction and weaken retention when poorly executed. By examining the air conditioner market in Indonesia through the 4P marketing mix framework and the satisfaction-loyalty-retention linkages in the retail sector, this study adds to the marketing literature. The results shed light on an understudied aspect of retention in the air conditioner market—the importance of store accessibility and customer experience—and provide managers with insight into how to optimize location, service, and value-based strategies rather than relying solely on price or promotion. These findings suggest that management needs to focus on strategic locations and quality service to improve customer satisfaction. Businesses are advised to shift from aggressive promotions to value strategies such as after-sales service and loyalty programs.
Country of Origin and Purchase Decision: Examining The Moderating Effects of Brand Value, Service Quality, and Promotion in The Indonesian Footwear Market Pardede, Petrus; Lubis, Yohanes; Prayogo, Kendy; Suwarno, Bambang; Noor, Shaista
International Journal of Science and Environment (IJSE) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
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Country of origin has been widely acknowledged as an important extrinsic cue influencing consumer purchase decisions; however, empirical evidence explaining its indirect mechanisms through marketing-related constructs in local brand contexts remains limited. This study aims to examine the effect of country of origin on purchase decisions, incorporating brand equity, service quality, and promotion as explanatory constructs within a structural model. A quantitative research design was employed using survey data collected from 384 university students in Medan, Indonesia, who had purchased and used Ventela shoes. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares. The results demonstrate that the country of origin has a significant positive effect on purchase decisions. In addition, the country of origin significantly influences brand equity, service quality, and promotion, which in turn positively affect purchase decisions. The structural model indicates that brand equity, service quality, and promotion play important mediating roles in strengthening the relationship between country of origin and purchase decisions. Overall, the model explains a substantial proportion of variance in purchase decisions, highlighting the robustness of the proposed framework. This study extends the country-of-origin literature by providing empirical evidence on the indirect pathways through which country-of-origin perceptions shape consumer behavior toward local footwear brands in emerging markets. In practice, the findings offer strategic insights for local brand managers on leveraging brand equity, service quality, and promotional activities to enhance consumer purchase decisions.
The Effect of Product Design and Country of Origin on Purchase Decisions: The Moderating Role of Price Discounts in Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners Sirait, Risna Evelina; Alamsyah, Rezky; Siregar, Romeo Gary Ruben; Suwarno, Bambang
International Journal of Science and Environment (IJSE) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
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This study analyzes the effect of product design and country of origin on purchase decisions, with price discount as a moderating variable, in the context of Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners in Medan, Indonesia. A quantitative explanatory approach was applied using purposive sampling. Data were collected from 400 consumers who had purchased Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners and were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The findings indicate that product design and country of origin do not significantly influence purchase decisions. In contrast, price discount has a strong and significant positive effect on purchase decisions. The moderating role of price discount on the relationship between product design and purchase decision is not supported. These results suggest that economic considerations, particularly promotional pricing strategies, are more influential than intrinsic product attributes or country-of-origin perceptions in shaping consumer decisions about durable home electronics in competitive markets.
The Impact of Store Atmosphere on Customer Loyalty: The Mediating Roles of Customer Satisfaction and Purchase Intention in The Coffee Retail Industry Augustine Wijaya, Jofani; Lucius, Devin; Suwarno, Bambang
International Journal of Science and Environment (IJSE) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
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The rapid growth of the retail coffee industry in Indonesia has intensified competition, requiring firms to understand the determinants of customer loyalty beyond physical store design. This study aims to examine the effect of store atmosphere on customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction and purchase intention as mediating variables, in a drive-thru coffee retail context in Medan. The population comprised all customers who made purchases at the Kopi Kenangan Gatot Subroto outlet in Medan, and data were gathered utilizing a non-probability purposive sampling method. A total of 389 valid responses were obtained from customers who had made at least one purchase and were willing to complete the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that customer satisfaction has a strong and significant direct effect on customer loyalty (β = 0.746, p < 0.001), and purchase intention indirectly influences loyalty through satisfaction. However, store atmosphere does not significantly affect satisfaction, purchase intention, or loyalty. The model explains 56.2% of the variance in customer loyalty, indicating moderate predictive power. These findings emphasize that post-consumption evaluation and experiential satisfaction play a more critical role than atmospheric cues in building loyalty in the modern coffee retail industry.