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The purpose of this research is to explain the role of perceived teaching quality as a mediator variable that affects student satisfaction. Data was obtained from 180 lecturers and 600 students from 6 state and private universities in Indonesia. The sampling technique used was multistage sampling. The analysis technique used was statistical descriptive and path analysis. The research proves research: 1) There is a positive and significant direct effect of lecturer competency on perceived teaching quality; (2) There is a significant positive direct effect of lecturer competency on student satisfaction; (3) There is a significant positive direct effect of perceived teaching quality on student satisfaction (4) There is a significant positive indirect effect of lecturer competency on student satisfaction through perceived teaching quality; (5) There is a positive and significant direct effect of lecturer commitment to academic achievement on perceived teaching quality; (6) There is a significant positive direct effect of lecturer commitment to academic achievement on student satisfaction, (7) There is a significant positive direct effect of perceived teaching quality on student satisfaction; (8) There is a significant positive indirect effect of lecturer commitment to academic achievement on student satisfaction through perceived teaching quality.

Recently many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play important role in international market. They are expanding their business to international market. Internationalization provides many strategic benefits to the business of MSMEs. However, for many business groups on this scale, internationalization is not easy due to limited resources and capabilities. In order to achieve efficient and effective internationalization, it is important to understand the determinants of MSMEs internationalization and its relationship to the internationalization of firms. This study explores how the international orientation of employer, human resources, technology capabilities of the company, and the external environment can explain understanding the level of internationalization of MSMEs. The study showed that the orientation of entrepreneurial and investment in human resources is an important factor to explain the internationalization MSMEs. Additionally, technology turbulence and market similarities moderate this relationship. The results imply that the manager/owner of MSMEs should consider these internal and external factors in order to improve their performance in the international market.

Community empowerment in the era of globalization is facing big challenges. Desa Kebontunggul also faces the same challenge. Desa Kebontunggul is one of the villages located in Gondang, Kabupaten Mojokerto, which becomes a concern for village community empowerment office in Mojokerto. This village has a lot of potential to be developed because its strategic geographical location on the slopes of Mount Anjasmoro. Desa Kebontunggul has some superior products to be developed such as family medicinal plants (toga), organic plants, mushrooms, tortillas, and eggs. Unfortunately, the popularity of those products could not be competed to its natural tourism which is Mbencirang Valley. This community service activity aims to provide training and assistance in making business plan, especially strengthening the marketing plan for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kebontunggul. Through this training and mentoring, superior products of MSMEs in the village are expected having a good marketing plan, thus, they can increase the added value of the products.  ABSTRAKPemberdayaan masyarakat di era globalisasi sedang menghadapi tantangan yang besar. Kondisi ini juga tidak terkecuali untuk masyarat di desa. Desa Kebontunggul merupakan salah satu desa yang terletak di Kecamatan Gondang, Kabupaten Mojokerto yang menjadi perhatian bagi Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa di Kabupaten Mojokerto. Desa ini memiliki banyak potensi untuk dikembangkan karena letak geografisnya terbilang strategis di lereng Gunung Anjasmoro. Dari segi produk yang bisa dikembangkan, Desa Kebontunggul memiliki potensi produk unggulan diantaranya toga (tanaman obat keluarga), tanaman organik, jamur, tortilla, dan telur. Namun sayang, kepopuleran produk-produk tersebut belum bisa sebanding dengan wisata alam di Kebontunggul yaitu Wisata Lembah Mbencirang. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk memberikan pelatihan serta pendampingan pembuatan proposal rencana bisnis khususnya penguatan pada rencana pemasaran kepada para pelaku usaha mikro kecil menengah (UMKM) di desa Kebontunggul. Dengan adanya pelatihan dan pendampingan ini, diharapkan masyarakat desa Kebontunggul, khususnya warga yang memiliki usaha di produk unggulan desa, akan memiliki rencana pemasaran bisnis yang baik sehingga dapat menambah nilai tambah dari produk yang dihasilkan.

The tourism sector is a sector that has a role in improving the country's economy. In supporting the sector, the government will provide support for the facilities and infrastructure needed so that the tourism sector has an attractiveness for tourists. Each region has its own characteristics as well as its own historical story, through the landscape of the region both architecture, old buildings, government offices, infrastructure and culinary in an area that has its unique origins. If all these relics are well managed and preserved, they can become an attraction for tourists to come to visit, not only to see history but also to commemorate its existence, understand the journey and the value behind events in the course of time. The Malang city government is currently preparing the Kayutangan area as a tourist destination that carries the concept of heritage. The mayor is targeting that by the end of 2020, tourists can enjoy various supporting facilities and unique heritage ornaments. Brand equity in tourism is defined as a valuable asset and a symbol of authentic destinations to be able to provide value to tourists. Destination equity is more than just an asset. This study explains the factors that influence the value perceived by tourists at Malang Heritage Kayutangan.