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Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29886252     DOI : 10.61194/ijmb
Core Subject : Economy,
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business with ISSN Number 2988-6252(Online) published by Yayasan Sinergi Kawula Muda, published original scholarly papers across the whole spectrum of management and business. The journal attempts to assist in the understanding of the present and potential ability of management business to aid in the recording and interpretation of international management business practices.
Articles 65 Documents
The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Customer Loyalty: The Mediating Role of Brand Awareness in Skintific Products Ardhya Arifah Zahro; Ratih Hurriyati; Puspo Dewi Dirgantari; Francis Kortey Mac-Doqu
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijmb.v4i2.917

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The skincare industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly, with Skintific becoming one of the popular brands among young consumers. This study investigates the effect of social media marketing on customer loyalty among 157 Skintific users in Bandung, specifically testing the mediating mechanism of brand awareness. The analysis was conducted using Hayes’ PROCESS. Model 4 in SPSS 26, employing bootstrapping to validate the indirect effects. The result show social media marketing have a positive effect on brand awareness and customer loyalty, with brand awareness playing a significant mediator. This study fills in the gaps in previous studies on the role of brand awareness in the relationship between social media marketing and customer loyalty, using the PROCESS Hayes Model 4. The R2 value for the brand awareness model was 0.7046 and the customer loyalty model was 0.8090 showed that the independent variables in this study were able to explain the variation of 70.46% and 80.90% of the dependent variables, respectively. These results confirm that the research model has a very strong explanatory power (excellent) of the phenomenon being studied. Previous research has said that social media marketing has no effect on customer loyalty but this study fills a gap in previous research that social media marketing will increase customer loyalty by adding brand awareness mediation. Social media marketing is an important strategy to build customer loyalty, especially through increasing Fbrand awareness. Brands must optimize creative content on social media to maintain loyalty in a competitive market.
Viral Marketing Dynamics and Consumer Behavior in the Digital Age: A Systematic Literature Review Musael Nur Aziza; Ratih Hurriyati; Puspo Dewi Dirgantari
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijmb.v4i2.918

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Viral marketing has evolved from traditional word-of-mouth into a complex ecosystem shaped by algorithms, artificial intelligence, psychological mechanisms, and cross-platform interactions. This study synthesizes empirical findings from 2015–2025 to identify the cognitive, affective, and technological determinants influencing viral marketing effectiveness across multiple industries. Unlike prior reviews that primarily emphasized emotional triggers or structural network mechanisms, this study integrates technological, cognitive, and affective dimensions within a PRISMA-2020-guided Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Using Scopus as the primary database, complemented by metadata extraction through the Watase UAKE tool, a total of 34 peer-reviewed journal articles were analyzed. Findings reveal three key dimensions: (1) cognitive mechanisms such as credibility judgment and information diagnosticity; (2) affective triggers involving emotional arousal that shapes sharing and engagement; and (3) technological enablers including AI-driven seed targeting, optimization algorithms, and budget allocation models. The results highlight that viral marketing success emerges from the interaction between emotional activation, cognitive evaluation, and algorithmic amplification. Future research should explore cross-platform diffusion, ethical concerns regarding AI-personalization, and long-term consumer behavioral trajectories.
Digital Word of Mouth and Consumer Decisions in Islamic Banking: Unpacking the Mediating Role of Trust Dedi Supiyadi; Ratih Hurriyati; Puspo Dewi Dirgantari; Nugraha Nugraha; Chuanchen BI
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijmb.v4i2.946

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This study examines how electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) influences consumer purchase intention in Indonesia’s Islamic banking sector, with trust positioned as a central mediating mechanism. Using survey data from 177 users of Islamic digital banking services and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the findings reveal that while e-WOM significantly enhances consumer trust, it does not exert a direct effect on purchase intention. Instead, trust fully mediates the e-WOM–purchase intention relationship, indicating that digital social information becomes behaviorally relevant only after it is internalized as institutional and Sharia-based trust. This study offers a clear theoretical contribution by integrating the Information Adoption Model (IAM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) within the context of Islamic banking, demonstrating that information credibility alone is insufficient to drive intention without trust-based evaluation. Empirically, the Indonesian context is particularly salient given the persistent gap between the country’s large Muslim population and the relatively low market share of Islamic banking, highlighting trust as a critical psychological barrier. The findings extend digital marketing and Islamic finance literature by clarifying the conditional pathway through which e-WOM influences intention in high-risk, value-based financial services. Managerially, the results emphasize the importance of credible, transparent, and value-aligned digital communication strategies to cultivate trust.
The Influence of Brand Image on Purchase Decisions for OMG Cosmetics Among Millennial Consumers Aged 27-42 Zikri Fachrul Nurhadi; Adzkia Safitri Anggraeni
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijmb.v4i2.965

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This study analyzes the influence of Brand Image on Purchase Decisions of OMG (Oh My Glam) cosmetics among Millennials. The Indonesian cosmetics industry, which is growing by 21.9%, creates intense competition that requires brands to build a strong image to influence consumer behavior. The main problem studied is how perceptions and associations of the OMG brand drive purchase decisions in the vast digital market. The purpose of this study is to measure the extent to which Brand Image has a significant influence on Purchase Decisions for Millennial consumers. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on challenger brands in the digital era, going beyond previous studies that only measure brand awareness to measure actual purchase actions. This study uses a quantitative approach with deductive reasoning and a foundation of David A. Aaker's Brand Equity Theory. Data were collected through the bold distribution of questionnaires to millennial consumers to test the causal relationship between variables. The results of this study indicate that a positive and strategic brand image significantly improves purchase decisions, as evidenced by the inclusion of OMG in the list of 10 best-selling brands on Shopee and Tokopedia. The conclusion of this study shows that brand image significantly influences the purchasing decisions of OMG (Oh My Glam) cosmetic products among millennial consumers aged 27–42 years. A strong brand image, including perceptions of quality, trustworthiness, and lifestyle suitability, can increase consumer interest and confidence in purchasing the product. Millennial consumers tend to choose OMG because the brand is perceived as relevant, modern, and represents their identity.
Employee Management Architecture; The Role of AI-driven HRM in Modern Organization A Comprehensive Analysis Ni Kadek Suryani; Ni Ketut Karwini; Ni Wayan Ana Rahita Handayani
Sinergi International Journal of Management and Business Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): May 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61194/ijmb.v4i2.988

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This Systematic Literature Review investigates the role of AI-based Human Resource Management (HRM) in modern organizations, addressing two primary research gaps: the over-emphasis on technical mechanics at the expense of human-organizational factors, and the limited attention to how organizational context—such as size and culture—moderates AI success. Using a structured documentary study method, a systematic search was conducted across academic databases (Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science) for the 2020–2024 period, identifying relevant peer-reviewed studies through targeted keywords like "AI-based HRM" and "Employee Management Architecture". A thematic synthesis revealed a consistent "objective-outcome gap," where AI optimizes efficiency but often fails to achieve desired results due to suboptimal system design and workforce resistance. Distinctive findings highlight a critical trade-off: AI-driven automation enhances selection quality while potentially undermining employee originality and creativity. Consequently, this study proposes a practical framework—The Integrated Employee Management Architecture—comprising four dimensions: Data Governance, Bias Auditing, Change Management, and HR Digital Competency. This framework offers a prioritized roadmap for organizations to leverage AI for competitive advantage while addressing job insecurity and ethical risks.