Analysis of Agrotourism Livelihood Assets in Batu City

With the increasing number of tourists visiting Batu City. This continuous increase represents an opportunity for the people of Batu City to develop their tourism sector. Agrotourism is one of the widely implemented tourism concepts in Batu City. Agrotourism is a concept that utilizes agriculture as its main attraction, aiming to provide recreational and educational experiences for tourists. This study aims to assess the development of tourism activities in Agrotourism in Batu City based on livelihood assets. The research utilizes a quantitative method employing the Asset Pentagon diagram. The analysis involves Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) the assets to determine the most vulnerable one, visualized through a pentagon radar diagram. The measurement of livelihood assets includes variables such as human capital, social capital, natural capital, financial capital, and institutional capital. According to the results, the LVI in Desa Wisata Sidomulyo is 0.359, classified as "moderate" vulnerability the LVI in Desa Wisata Pandanrejo is 0.391, classified as "moderate" vulnerability the LVI in Wisata Eduaksi Dadaprejo is 0.266, classified as "low" vulnerability

Analysis of Indigenious Vegetation Diversity in Urban Area of Bekasi Regency

 The primary role of vegetation is to provide structural support for the surrounding ecosystem, while also contributing to the visual appeal of the road environment. The presence of Green Open Space (GOS) as a venue for sustaining the urban environment is inherently essential, owing to its substantial capacity to enhance both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of urban living. This study aimed to analyze the indigenous vegetation well-suited for developing GOS along road routes within the urban center of Bekasi Regency. The study utilizes a multi-faceted approach, including field surveys, and historical data comparison, to offer a comprehensive analysis of spatial and temporal variations in vegetation diversity. The analysis of vegetation diversity involved the quantification of canopy density, dominance frequency, important/historical value, function in landscape design, and habitat profile analysis of vertical and horizontal structures. These measurements collectively provided an assessment of the state of local vegetation that is being inventoried. The vegetation in Bekasi Regency, within both GOS and urban residential areas, generally meets satisfactory standards in supporting ecological functions. However, in specific residential locations, there remains a lack of diversity in local and rare vegetation. In summary, the study underscores the pressing demand for comprehensive conservation approaches that effectively harmonize development initiatives with the protection of indigenous biodiversity. The results of this study offer a pivotal asset for policymakers and environmental planners in crafting sustainable development strategies for Bekasi Regency

Analysis of Factors that Influence Consumer Satisfaction in Zest Chicken Restaurant Sumenep

The rapid growth in the number of fast food restaurants in Sumenep City has resulted in a high level of competition so that every restaurant needs to create consumer satisfaction both from product and service elements. This research aims to analyze the factors that contribute to consumer purchasing decisions and analyze consumer satisfaction with the performance of the Zest Chicken-Geprek Lek Djo Restaurant, Sumenep City. The research location was carried out purposively and the sample method used was Accidental Sampling, totaling 100 people. The data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. The data analysis method uses Factor Analysis, Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) and Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). The research results show that there are four factors formed consisting of 18 attributes. Two attributes that are not included in the formation of factors are Help to Help Choose Products and Individual Attention. Overall the level of consumer satisfaction with restaurant performance is categorized as satisfied because the CSI value is 75.20%. However, the attributes that need to be prioritized in improving performance are the attributes in the first quadrant, namely speed of presenting products, comfortable operating hours, greetings and thanks by the waiter. The implications of this research are that restaurants can improve service attributes, namely the friendliness of employees in Quadrant I and add employee

The Influence of Crowdedness and Brand Experience to Increase the Customer Loyalty in a Spicy Noodle Restaurant

Malang City is known as a tourist and student city that experiences population growth every year causing crowdedness phenomenon in several destinations, one of which is at Mie Gacoan restaurant. Crowdedness is a part of environmental psychology that can influence customers to buy and visit the restaurant in the future. Brand experience is another component that can influence customer loyalty in the long term, because loyalty is often considered a behavior that is reflected by customers and is considered a form of a way to maintain the existence of a restaurant and achieve a competitive advantage. This research aims to find out how crowding and brand experience influence brand image to increase customer loyalty through word of mouth. The respondents for this research were 250 people using purposive sampling and using a questionnaire. The method used is partial least squares – structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that crowding has a positive and significant effect on brand image, brand experience has a positive and significant effect on brand image and word of mouth, brand image has a positive and significant effect on word of mouth, and word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty

Analisis Pengaruh Luas Lahan, Produktivitas, Harga Beras, Harga Pupuk dan Harga Pestisida terhadap Kesejahteraan Petani di Kabupaten Tangerang

Agriculture as the second largest supporting sector in the Indonesian economy has functioned as a provider of food, a provider of employment, and a source of community income. The need for staple food, especially rice, continues to increase along with the increase in population. The high conversion of agricultural land has become a threat to food security in Tangerang Regency. The strategy that needs to be carried out by the government is the availability of production land and the welfare of rice farmers. Farmer's Exchange Rate is an indicator used to measure farmers' welfare. This study aims to analyze rice farmers’ exchange rate and the effect of variables on land area, productivity, rice prices, fertilizer prices, and pesticide prices on the welfare of rice farmers in the Tangerang Regency. The research method used is Farmer's Exchange Rate Analysis and Multiple Linear Regression. Farmer's Exchange Rate is the ratio of the price of Laspeyers or the comparison of the price index received by farmers with the price index issued by farmers. Multiple Linear Regression to determine the effect of variables on land area, productivity, rice prices, fertilizer prices, and pesticide prices on the welfare of rice farmers. The results showed that the exchange rate of rice farmers in Tangerang Regency in 2021 experienced a significant decline. This is due to the Covid-19 pandemic which has increased the prices of farmers' consumer goods. Variables of land area, rice price, fertilizer price, and pesticide price significantly affect farmers' welfare

The Roles of Export of Coffee Commodity and Macroeconomics Factors on Unemployment in Indonesia

Coffee as the second largest agricultural commodity export has contributed to the economies of various countries, including Indonesia. In addition to looking at the role of coffee commodity exports, an analysis of macroeconomic factors' impact on Indonesia's unemployment rate is also analyzed. Because it is known that the unemployment rate is not only caused by one sector but some things influence it, including macroeconomic factors. This study analyzes the role of coffee commodity exports and macroeconomic factors, including GDP, inflation, and interest rates, on Indonesia's unemployment rate. The data used in this study is interpolated secondary data for the period 2000 to 2021. The estimation method used in this study is Robust Least Square (ROBUSTLS) which will then be estimated again using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method as a robustness test.  The estimation results using the ROBUSTLS method prove that coffee commodity exports and macroeconomic factors significantly affect Indonesia's unemployment rate in aggregate. This form of influence is negative for coffee commodity exports (ExpCof), gross domestic product (GDP), and interest rate (IR). While inflation (Inf) has a positive impact on the unemployment rate (Ump). These findings are reinforced by the estimation results using the ARDL method with the result that ExpCof, GDP, and Inf have a significant relationship to Ump, while Inf is not as significant as the findings from the estimation results using the ROBUSTLS method.

Improving Support Systems for Cocoa Farmers beyond Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease Infestation

Cocoa swollen shoot virus disease (CSSVD) has severely hampered the production of cocoa in Ghana since pre-colonial days. The Ghana Cocoa Board has put several measures in place to support cocoa farmers in the fight against the CSSVD. This present study captures how the CSSVD affects cocoa farmers and the support systems for such situations. Using a survey design, the study employed the multi-stage sampling technique to select 413 cocoa farmers. A structured questionnaire was used to seek information from the cocoa farmers. A multiple linear regression model was estimated to analyse the data. The CSSVD affects the living standards of cocoa farmers through their economic wellbeing, thus, household income and assets accumulation. The social wellbeing of farmers is also affected by the CSSVD through their socio-cultural (participation in cooperatives and communal activities) and educational activities (participation in extension education activities). The implication is that the current support systems given to cocoa farmers after being affected by the CSSVD need to be strengthened, enhanced and made holistic to cover their economic and social wellbeing. Economic and social interventions aimed at increasing the resilience of cocoa farmers in the face of the CSSVD will be helpful in this direction

Analysis of Factors Influencing the Decision of Cooked Food Vendors on KNUST Campus to Practice Book Keeping

Proper bookkeeping practices are essential for business performance and sustainability. Unfortunately, most small and medium-scale businesses, including food vending businesses, do not practice proper bookkeeping and, thus, suffer in making financing and investment decisions regarding their operations. Using cross-sectional data from a sample of 70 vendors randomly selected from a population of 200 cooked food vendors on the KNUST campus, the research investigated the factors influencing the vendor's decision to practice proper bookkeeping in their business operations. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. About 76% of the food vendors were aware of bookkeeping practices and acknowledged the value of bookkeeping as a tool to monitor their financial performance and identify strategies to enhance profitability. Two-thirds of the vendors practiced bookkeeping, with 56% keeping financial records and a third keeping inventory records. Among the various factors examined, age, educational level, awareness, startup capital, profitability, access to credit, and experience were identified as the significant factors affecting the decision of a cooked food vendor to practice bookkeeping. The study recommends the need for food vendors to consider bookkeeping as a priority activity to enhance their financial accountability, business growth, and informed decisions about their operations, and thus the overall performance and sustainability of food vending businesses

Analysis of Repurchase Intentions for Organic Products in Generation Y on Batam City

Healthy living has become one of people's choices in carrying out their lives for the better. There are many ways to live a healthy life, one of which is by consuming organic rice which is proven to have very high nutritional value. However, with so many benefits, the repurchase rate of organic rice is still relatively low. So, in this study, we will analyze how consumers in Batam City are interested in buying organic rice again. The population used in this study was Generation Y, aged between 27-42 years, totaling 384 samples. This study uses the variable perceived enjoyment as an independent variable which is rarely used by other researchers, mainly mediated by the attitude variable which can affect the dependent variable, namely repurchasing intention. As a development of attitude marketing management studies will be influenced by other independent variables such as health benefits, subjective norms, satisfaction, and trust. From the results of this study, the variables studied are important factors that can influence customers in making decisions to re-purchase organic rice by Generation Y in Batam Cit

Analysis of Added Value of Patchouli Leaves into Patchouli Oil in Mowila District, South Konawe Regency

Patchouli is a source of income for the people of Mowila District, Konawe Selatan Regency, but it still faces various obstacles. Processing its value into essential oil is one of the efforts to increase the added value of patchouli. This research was conducted in Mowila District, South Konawe Regency. The population in this study is the farming community that processes patchouli oil, totaling 20 people with a sample of 20 people because all populations are used as samples. The variables in this study were the identity of the respondents including the farmer's age, education level, farming experience, and number of family dependents. The results show the process of processing patchouli oil through dry leaf raw materials then distillation, filtering, separation, and after that cooling, and the final stage of packaging patchouli oil. And the amount of added value obtained is Rp. 18,245/Kg or 33.70%/production in the category (Medium Ratio) and a profit of Rp. 29.005 or a ratio of 15.90%