Cave Research Articles

Membumikan Komunikasi Islam dalam Kehidupan Sosial Melalui Warung Kopi di Kota Banda Aceh

The purpose of this research is to identify and provide understanding and invitation to everyone to ground Islamic communication in social life so that communication patterns between people are well maintained in accordance with the principles of Islamic communication. The research method used is a type of library research. his research is carried out by reading, examining, and analyzing various existing sources, in the form of the Qur'an, Hadith, journals and books, as well as other research results related to communication in social life. The results showed that Islamic communication in social life has a very important role in human life, this can be seen from social meaning, social coverage and social support to being able to limit negative words against someone. Islamic communication is a means of conveying or exchanging information using the principles and methods of communication according to the Qur'an as one of the motivations for Muslims to ground Islamic communication in social life directly and through social media. Meanwhile, in the context of coffee shops as a means of social communication in the city of Banda Aceh, coffee shops are not only a place to drink coffee or rest but also a source of the latest information and also a gathering place for various communities, ranging from ordinary people, community leaders, government employees, and so on. The conclusion is that communication is one of the important reasons in society, of course, in the rules of Islam, besides that Islamic communication and social life play a very large role in the context of coffee shops in the city of Banda Aceh.

Determinants of consumer buying decisions: Evidence from Azerbaijani coffee shop market

In a highly competitive Azerbaijani coffee shop market, knowing what drives consumer behaviour is crucial for marketers and businesses looking to separate out from the competition and encourage customer loyalty. The article examines the effects of brand image, product quality and price on consumer purchase intention. The study is based on marketing theory, consumer behavior theory and the concept of customer-centric marketing. The methods of logical-structural, quantitative, factor and regression analysis are used. Within the scope of the research, the data were collected through an online questionnaire. The data set of the study is represented by data from an online survey of 298 customers of coffee shops in the city of Baku, collected in the period April-May 2023. According to the findings of the study, brand image, product quality and price, which are independent variables, have a significant and positive effect on the dependent variable, the purchase intention. The results contribute to the understanding that businesses need to focus on building a strong brand image in order to increase consumer purchase intention. By gaining a deeper comprehension of the factors influencing the purchasing decisions of customers, businesses can create more effective marketing campaigns, increase their market share, develop a solid market position and build consumer loyalty in an increasingly competitive environment. The study adds to the ongoing discussion about customer-centric marketing by throwing new insight on the elements that influence consumer behaviour.

The Role of Purchase Behavior in Consumers' Intent to Revisit and Recommend Coffee Shops in Manila: A Mediation Analysis

The study investigates the influence of purchase behaviour on customers' intentions to revisit and recommend coffee shops in Manila, utilizing a mediation analysis. In light of coffee shops' growing significance as social and recreational venues, this study attempts to comprehend the all-encompassing experience that fosters patron loyalty. The study specifically examines how characteristics such as product, service, price, and physical environment quality influence consumer satisfaction and buying behaviour. These factors then influence consumers' inclination to recommend and return. We employed a causal quantitative research methodology to gather data from 235 customers of coffee shops located in Metro Manila through a structured survey. We used a structural equation modelling technique known as partial least squares (PLS-SEM) to examine the correlations between the variables. The results indicate that the quality of the product and the pricing significantly influence customer satisfaction and purchasing behaviour, two major factors that determine intents to return and recommend. However, there was no substantial direct effect of either physical environment or service quality on purchasing behaviour, indicating the possibility of other factors at play. The study emphasizes how crucial it is to uphold fair pricing policies and excellent standards for products in order to increase client loyalty. It also emphasizes how intricate client experiences may be and how important it is for coffee shops to concentrate on the whole experience rather than just their product lines. For coffee shop owners and managers looking to improve consumer advocacy and retention in a cutthroat industry, the findings offer insightful information.

Pelaksanaan Strategi Komunikasi Persuasi Coffeshop Delapan Meter

The Eight Meter Coffee Shop, located in the Mojokerto area, has become a popular gathering spot, especially for the people of Mojokerto City. According to its Google Business page, Eight Meter Coffee Shop has gained popularity with a rating of 4.6 out of around 295 recorded reviews. The shop offers an industrial concept and a view of the rice fields, enhancing the experience for visitors. Apart from its well-crafted ambiance, Eight Meter Coffee Shop employs various communication strategies to engage its customers effectively. In this study, the persuasive communication tactics employed by Eight Meter Coffee Shop are analyzed using a quasi-qualitative research methodology, involving data collection, analysis, conclusion drawing, and application of findings in a broader context. Informants involved in this research include the baristas, the owner, and patrons within the Coffee Shop. Additionally, a quasi-qualitative research design is utilized to analyze data at various levels, classify it for easier utilization, and compile it into a scholarly report. The research findings highlight the importance of considering appropriate design in advertising Eight Meter Coffee Shop, focusing on product quality with added attractive elements, and seizing specific moments to capture the attention of new audiences. Moreover, strengthening ties with the local community and involving them in promotional activities can be effective strategies for increasing foot traffic and customer engagement.

Kompetensi Komunikasi Interpersonal Karyawan Coffee Shop Delapan Meter dan Toko Kopi Bersaudara dalam Interaksi dengan Pelanggan

Interpersonal communication competence is an important aspect in the coffee shop business which can have an impact on productivity, service quality, customer satisfaction, and even customer loyalty. Toko Kopi Bersaudara features a unique concept by combining coffeeshop and space. Meanwhile, Eight Meter Coffeeshop has a minimalist and elegant concept with complete facilities such as meeting rooms, VIP rooms and smoking rooms. This research aims to analyze the interpersonal communication competence of employees in two coffeeshops with different characteristics. Exploration of the differences in characteristics between the two coffeeshops in relation to the interpersonal communication competence of employees in each place. Research method with a positivism paradigm, quantitative approach. Through data analysis with descriptive statistics, data was collected using a survey method using a questionnaire. The results of the research illustrate that the Kopi Bersaudara shop has a higher value on the dimensions of interpersonal competence than the Eight Meter Coffee Shop. Suggestions that can be given are that the Eight Meter Coffee Shop must review the performance of its employees and provide training on how to behave appropriately towards customers.

Pendekatan Blue Ocean Strategy pada Labuda Kopi dalam Menghadapi Persaingan Coffe Shop di Sidoarjo

This study aims to determine the strategy used by managers to face competition in coffee shops in Sidoarjo using the Blue Ocean Strategy Approach. In this study, the method used was a qualitative descriptive approach. Qualitative descriptive research has the objective of describing, illustrating, and explaining in greater depth the problem being observed. In qualitative research, the main subject of research is human beings, and the results of this research are manifested in the form of words appropriate to the field situation. The results of this research through the E-R-R-C scheme set for Labuda Kopi are as follows: First, in the step to eliminate, the menu of Honey Spices Lime and Honey Spices Flower Tea is abolished. Then, in the subtract step, the price of the product that has been set will be reduced. Furthermore, in the step of upgrading, Labuda Kopi will add stands with shade, improve marketing strategies, and increase the facilities provided. Finally, in the creation step, Labuda Kopi will create new distinctive coffee variants and also create a new set menu.

Pengaruh Kompensasi Terhadap Turnover Melalui Kepuasan Kerja Barista pada Coffeeshop Didaerah Hollywood Boulevard Cikarang Utara

This research aims to determine the effect of compensation on level turnover by considering their level of job satisfaction in several ways, such as coffee shops around Hollywood Boulevard and North Cikarang. The research methodology used is a quantitative descriptive approach using a Likert scale and questionnaires to collect data. The population of this study consisted of all baristas who worked at Hollywood Boulevard Cikarang Utara. Sampling was carried out using the saturated sampling technique. The results of the analysis using SmartPls version 3.2.9 showed that job satisfaction (M) has a negative effect of -0.256 on turnover (Y) and is significant with a t value of 2.517 greater than 1.96, Compensation (X) has a positive impact of 0.394 on job satisfaction (M) and is substantial with a t value of 3.505 greater than 1.96, Compensation (X) has an effect negative of -0.470 against turnover (Y) and significant with a t value of 5.752 greater than 1.96, compensation (X) for turnover (Y) through job satisfaction (M) has a positive effect of -0.101 and is significant with a t value of 2.254 which is greater than 1.96.

Taxonomic and stable isotope analyses of mammal remains from the Lateglacial site of Grotta Polesini (central Italy): Paleoenviromental implications

ABSTRACTGrotta Polesini is one of the most famous paleontological and archaeological sites of central Italy, which testifies to its human occupation during the Lateglacial. The site comprises a cave system where systematic excavation campaigns have been carried out since the 1950s. In 1974, 656 mammal remains were collected but never studied. This fossil collection is here described for the first time through taxonomic and stable isotope analyses of the enamel of selected mammal teeth. The aim is to reconstruct the paleoenvironmental and climatic conditions of the site and to offer new information on terrestrial ecosystems during the Lateglacial in central Italy. The faunal assemblage studied herein, in addition to other species reported in previous works, suggests cold climate conditions. We also describe a right radius of an adult individual of Homo sapiens, increasing the human fossil record of the site. Carbon isotope data point to a scenario dominated by C3 plants in open and dry habitats, such as grasslands and steppes, in accordance with the pollen data from central Italy. The oxygen isotope data suggest the use of water resources with a local origin, i.e. local precipitation and surface waters with a provenance from the nearby Apennine chain. The ecology of the taxa influenced the oxygen isotope values, especially in the case of semi‐obligate to non‐obligate drinker species.

Capitalism, coronavirus, and war in the digital age: Interview with Radhika Desai

In Spring 2024, I met Radhika Desai for the first time at the London School of Economics and Political Science when we both held visiting positions at the Department of International Development as invited scholarly visitors. Although I had not expected her presence, I immediately recognized her after having been a reader of her works on geopolitical economy when developing my own ideas about the political economy of Chinese media and communications. I introduced myself and started talking with her, first at a coffee shop, then in a small office inside LSE’s Connaught House, and later at the Marx Memorial Library in London for a book launch party. Prompted by my questions rooted in the field of media and communication, Radhika Desai shared ideas from her newly published book, Capitalism, Coronavirus, and War: A Geopolitical Economy (Routledge, 2023), which is being translated into Chinese, her critiques about imperialism, globalization and essentially the world order after decades of neoliberalism, and, furthermore, her hopes for China, BRICS, and, ultimately, for the political left. Now, these conversations are turned into a dialogue piece, and with it I hope Communication and the Public readers will sense my gains from Radhika Desai, that is, to paraphrase from the famous line from the Communist Manifesto, in the digital age when all that is solid melts into ostensibly immaterial communication, man/woman is at last compelled to face with sober senses the real conditions of life and his or her relations with their kind.

HOW TO INCREASE CONSUMER SATISFACTION TO GAIN CONSUMER LOYALTY

This study aims to examine the effect of product innovation and service quality on consumer satisfaction and consumer loyalty. This study uses a quantitative approach with data collection methods through surveys. The questionnaire was distributed online using the Google Form with a total of 227 respondents. Respondents are consumers of the Omah Wilis coffee shop with a minimum age of 18 years in the last 3 months. Furthermore, the respondents' answers were processed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) application as well as through the Structural Equation Model (SEM) data analysis technique. The results showed that product innovation and service quality had a significant positive effect on consumer satisfaction and loyalty.

커피전문점 선택속성이 고객만족 및 고객충성도에 미치는 영향 : 대구지역 중심으로

[Purpose] In the situation of rapidly increasing coffee consumption, customers are choosing coffee shops by considering more and more factors, and it is necessary to study which selection attributes can make customers feel satisfied and increase customer loyalty in order for coffee shops to grow. [Methodology] A literature study was conducted by focusing on domestic and foreign journals, previous research papers, and books related to this research topic, and an empirical study was conducted to verify the relationship between choice attributes, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty of coffee shops. [Findings] The results of this study are as follows. First, the hypothesis that the selection attributes of coffee shops will have a positive effect on customer satisfaction is partially accepted. Hygiene factor, coffee factor, and additional service factor have a positive effect on customer satisfaction, but the hypothesis that visual factor and eco－friendly factor have a positive effect on customer satisfaction is rejected. Second, the hypothesis that the selection attributes of coffee shops will have a positive effect on customer loyalty is partially accepted. The hypothesis that visual factors, coffee factors, and additional service factors have a positive effect on customer loyalty, but the hypothesis that hygiene factors and environmental factors have a positive effect on customer loyalty is rejected. Finally, the hypothesis that customer satisfaction in coffee shops will have a positive effect on customer loyalty was accepted. [Implications] The implications of this study are as follows. We attempted to theoretically systematize the selection attributes that can improve customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in coffee shops and verified them to reflect reality.

The impact of roastery coffee shop's pursuit of convenience on satisfaction and behavioral intention:Focusing on the moderating effect of quality perception

The impact of roastery coffee shop's pursuit of convenience on satisfaction and behavioral intention:Focusing on the moderating effect of quality perception

The Role of Brand Image Mediates the Effect of Product Quality on Repurchase Intention

Repurchase deliberate may be a consumer's purposeful to purchase a item based on encounter from acquiring and utilizing the past item. A few variables that can cultivate repurchase eagerly are brand picture and item quality. This ponder pointed to clarify the part of brand picture in interceding the impact of item quality on repurchase eagerly among customers of Kulo Coffee Shop. This investigate was conducted in Denpasar City; the number of tests in this consider was 120 respondents utilizing the purposive inspecting strategy. Information collection was carried out by conveying surveys offline and online. The information investigation strategies utilized are way examination, Sobel test and VAF test. Based on the comes about of the examination, this ponder appears that item quality features a positive and significant impact on repurchase purposeful, item quality incorporates a positive and noteworthy impact on brand picture, brand picture includes a positive and critical impact on repurchase deliberate, brand picture emphatically and altogether intercedes the impact of item quality on repurchase purposeful

The Influence of Digital Marketing, Physical Evidence, and Price on Customer Satisfaction in the Coffee Shop Industry

The competition in the business world has intensified, with companies in Indonesia striving to increase their market share and attract new consumers. This study aims to explore the impact of digital marketing, physical evidence, and pricing on customer satisfaction at CW Coffee Tanjung Sari in Pontianak City. The research employs a quantitative approach, focusing on individuals who have visited and purchased products from the CW Coffee Tanjung Sari branch. The study uses purposive sampling to select respondents, ensuring that the sample represents the target population effectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, and multiple linear regression analysis, including the t-test. The findings reveal that digital marketing does not significantly influence customer satisfaction, while physical evidence and pricing have significant and positive effects on customer satisfaction. These results underscore the importance of tangible elements and competitive pricing in enhancing customer satisfaction, while also suggesting that digital marketing may need to be reevaluated or adjusted to better meet customer needs and expectations in this context.

Taktik MPR Angan Coffee and Comfort Food Dalam Meningkatkan Awareness

Changing technology and increasing information encourages acceleration and lifestyle improvement. The growing lifestyle in the upper middle class that prioritizes drinking coffee as one of the activities they must do. To increase market demand for the need to drink coffee, Angan Coffee & Comfort Food also attended to answer the needs of the community. There are several coffee shops that are also present, for that Angan need Marketing Public Relations (MPR) to be able to compete and have certain characteristics that can distinguish Angan with other coffee shops. The purpose of this research is to describe the MPR activities conducted by Angan, as well as to analyse the success of the activities of MPR Angan. The MPR activities conducted by Angan is a form of workshop activities involving the public. So through this MPR activities can occur interaction between Angan and its target market, besides the event held by Angan is an activity that is an interest of the public itself. The research methods used in this research are qualitative descriptive research, which in this research, researchers becoming the key instrument. The technique of data collection used is an interview with the owner of the research subject, Angan Coffee and Comfort Food, and observe to visit Angan Coffee & Comfort Food. The result of a pull strategy with tactics derived in the form of events such as workshops, resulted in an increase in the attention of local communities around Jakarta to Angan Coffee and Comfort Food.

Distribution of Carbon-Sequestering Microbes in Different Habitats and the Interaction with Habitat Factors in a Natural Karst Cave

The distributional characteristics of microorganisms in karst cave ecosystems have been widely studied. However, in such a dark, humid, and oligotrophic habitat, studies on the differences in carbon-sequestering bacteria in multiple habitats are limited. Therefore, to learn the distribution characteristics of carbon-sequestering colonies in cave habitats and their correlation with habitat factors (e.g., pH, Ca2+, Mg2+, etc.), samples from five cave habitats (weathered rock walls, underground river water, drips, sediments, and air) were collected from the twilight and dark zones of Shiziyan Cave (CO2 concentration 5385 ppm). The results of high-throughput sequencing and statistical analyses showed that there were significant differences in the distribution of communities in different habitats, with higher abundance in sediments habitat and underground river water habitat, and the dominant phyla of Pseudomonadota (30.53%) and Cyanobacteria (75.11%) in these two habitats. The microbial diversity of the carbon-sequestering microbial community was higher in sediments than in underground river water. The pH, and Ca2+, SO42−, and NO3− concentrations can alter the diversity of carbon-sequestering microbes, thereby affecting carbon cycling in caves. Carbon metabolism analyses suggest that microbes in the habitat can cooperate and coexist by participating in different carbon metabolic pathways. These results expanded our understanding of carbon-sequestering microbial communities in cave systems and their responses to the environment.

Unlocking Sustainable Economic Development in Saudi Arabia through the Coffee Industry

Conducting business nowadays has become much more challenging. Sustainability is a crucial goal for all industries, including the coffee sector, which has emerged as a robust trend in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), establishing Saudi Arabia as one of the pioneers in developing specialty coffee in the Gulf region. Hence, in an attempt to reveal the determinants of sustainability, this study examined the effect of collective individual capabilities (i.e., commitments, communication, connections, and coordination) on entrepreneurial resilience and the subsequent effect on economic, social, and environmental firm performance. This study used a cross-sectional design to collect quantitative data from 213 respondents using non-probability-based convenient sampling. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS. Findings revealed that commitment has a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial resilience. On the other hand, resilience showed significant positive effects on the economic, social, and environmental performance of coffee shops in Saudi Arabia. Results further confirm a significant mediating effect of entrepreneurial resilience between commitments and economic, social, and environmental performance. Several key insights and policy implications have been drawn from the findings.

Communication Challenges for People with Chronic Aphasia: A Systematic Qualitative Review of Barriers and Facilitators in Local Services

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder caused by a cerebral lesion, such as a stroke. People with aphasia can experience various difficulties that may involve speaking, listening, reading, or writing. These difficulties have multiple impacts on their expression of their needs, interests, and opinions. Accordingly, people with aphasia often encounter barriers and facilitators when using local services, which reduces their participation. For instance, grocery shopping or going to a coffee house can be challenging for them. Hence, this systematic review was conducted to synthetize the barriers and facilitators for people with aphasia when using local services. Following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research guidelines, five databases and Google Scholar were searched for the literature published through April 2024. A total of nine studies were included in the present work. The results highlight that most of the barriers to communicational access to local services are environmental ones related to other people or society. A few environmental facilitators were mentioned, but these were mainly a reflection of the barriers. Personal facilitators were noted, but people with aphasia said that they were insufficient for counterbalancing environmental barriers. The results highlight the need to raise awareness of aphasia.

The Influence of Product Quality, Promotion and Location on Consumer Purchasing Decisions at The Dikit Lagi Coffee Shop

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of product quality, promotion and location on consumer purchasing decisions at Kedai Dikit Lagi Kopi. The research method is quantitative, primary data source by distributing questions using a questionnaire. Determination of the sample of this study using nonprobability sampling techniques and purposive sampling methods and obtained 100 consumer respondents at Kedai Dikit Lagi Kopi. Data was measured using a Likert scale and analyzed by multiple linear regression. Based on the results of the study that product quality has a positive effect on purchasing decisions, promotional variables have no positive effect on purchasing decisions, and location variables have a positive effect on purchasing decisions. Product quality, promotion, and location together (simultaneously) influence purchasing decisions by 42.3% while the rest is influenced by other factors outside this study.

Population Size and Spatial Distribution of the Mexican Blind Cavefish (Astyanax) within the Caves

The most studied cavefish in the world is Astyanax mexicanus, and the most frequently used specimens in research come from the Pachón cave in Northeast Mexico. A recent study using the capture–mark–recapture technique revealed that the Pachón population size is only in the hundreds of individuals, not in the thousands. This result raises serious concerns about their long-term survival and highlights the need to accurately estimate the population size of other Astyanax caves. In our study, we used a well-established, non-invasive method for estimating population size: the transect sampling method, which counts the abundance of organisms along a line at regular intervals. We used the 310 m long Sabinos Cave’s Pool #1 for measurements and estimated a population of 1142 individuals. Most importantly, we found that cavefish are not distributed uniformly: 68% of the individuals were clustered under a bat roost. To corroborate this observation, we used drones to explore submerged galleries inaccessible to scientists. Results from the Toro/Calera Cave system confirmed that most galleries were essentially void of cavefish, except for in those few areas with high amounts of nutrients. Scientists visiting the most studied Astyanax localities (Pachón, Sabinos, Tinaja, and Chica) experience what appear to be high-density populations of about 10 fish/m2, possibly because the pool they visit happens to be under bat roosts. Our study shows that one cannot extrapolate the density at these localities to the rest of the habitat, where densities might be two orders of magnitude lower. Future studies should consider that the apparent high density at visited sites is overrepresenting the total population size when calculating the number of fish specimens to be captured.