About the Conference Proceedings Series The Open Society Conference is the annual conference hosted by the Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia. The conference has been held 6 times, starting from a national conference, and escalating into an international conference. This is a place for us academicians to disseminate our research. We also invited speakers either academicians or professionals for sharing and exchange knowledge. You may visit our past conference through UT TV Channel at @universitasterbukatv follow for more updates about Universitas Terbuka. The 7th Open Society Conference 2025 carries the theme “Collaborative Digital Transformation for Social Inclusion: Innovations, Equity, and Global Lessons.” This theme reflects the growing importance of digital transformation in shaping inclusive governance, equitable public services, and sustainable social development across diverse contexts. The conference emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and sectors to ensure that digital innovation supports social inclusion rather than deepening existing inequalities. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including digital governance, legal and policy frameworks, social communication, business transformation, taxation, cultural and linguistic inclusion, and community dynamics in the digital era. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and parallel presentations, OSC 2025 encourages evidence-based dialogue and critical reflection on global and local experiences. The contributors’ full papers will be published in the conference proceeding. The proceedings of OSC 2025 compile peer-reviewed papers presented at the conference and aim to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, policy discourse, and practical solutions related to open societies and inclusive digital transformation. Furthermore, the selected papers will be published in Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research or SINTA-indexed journals. For further information about this year’s conference, please click here Conference detail: Date: October 14, 2025 Location: Universitas Terbuka Convention Center, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia ISSN : 3031-4070 (Printed) ISSN : 3032-2227 (Online) https://www.pagepressjournals.org/bam rokokbet situs gacor ROKOKBET slot88 rokokbet https://jad.noatero.ru/ ROKOKBET https://sep.ejournal.unri.ac.id/ Rokokbet https://jbf.cusur.udg.mx/ ROKOKBET https://conevidencia.cucs.udg.mx/ ROKOKBET https://wjfh.uowasit.edu.iq/ ROKOKBET https://wjoss.uowasit.edu.iq/ ROKOKBET
International Cultural Festivals and Local Economic Stimulation: Insights from a Heritage City in Indonesia
This study examined how an international cultural festival stimulated local economic activity in a heritage city, using the Sawahlunto International Songket Silungkang Carnival (SISSCa) as a case study. The research addressed the limited understanding of how economic, social, and cultural impacts of festivals emerge and circulate beyond measurable expenditure outcomes. A qualitative case study approach was applied, with data collected through field observations, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, and analysis of official documents. Tourism System Theory was used to map actor interactions, while Multiplier Effect Theory guided the analysis of economic flows. The findings showed that SISSCa generated layered economic impacts through direct visitor spending, indirect supply-chain expansion, and induced household consumption. Policy interventions, including inclusive UMKM facilitation, cultural-based procurement, and free public access, played a critical role in amplifying these effects. In addition, the festival strengthened social cohesion, reinforced cultural identity, and enhanced Sawahlunto’s position as a heritage tourism destination. The study concluded that cultural festivals can function as sustainable instruments for local economic development when supported by coherent policy design and active community participation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Husna Pertiwi, Ridha Azka Raga, Yuli Setiawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Protection for the LGBT Community in the Era of Inclusive Digital Transformation in Indonesia
This study aims to analyze the legal protection for the LGBT community in Indonesia amidst the era of inclusive digital transformation. Employing a normative legal research method, the study examines the existing legal framework, including the 1945 Constitution and Law No. 1 of 2024 on the Second Amendment to Law No. 11 of 2008 on Information and Electronic Transactions (the ITE Law), as well as the challenges and loopholes in its implementation. The findings reveal that current legal protection is partial and ineffective, primarily due to the absence of regulations that explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as categories protected from discrimination. The phrasing of articles in the ITE Law is deemed overly general, and its application is often hindered by bias among law enforcement officials, which makes victims of cybercrimes such as cyberbullying and doxing particularly vulnerable. This research concludes that comprehensive measures are needed, ranging from revising the ITE Law and providing training for law enforcement, to collaborating with digital platforms and launching public education campaigns, in order to create a legal and social ecosystem that is truly inclusive and non-discriminatory.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arsita Nafa Bila https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
More Than Words: Connecting Diverse Communities Through Public Signage Translation in Demak Regency
In heritage destinations like Demak Regency, public signage is a critical interface for connecting with diverse, international communities. Proper translation can transform these signs into linguistic bridges, fostering inclusivity and a welcoming atmosphere. This study investigates how current translation practices on public signage in Demak support or undermines this goal. The research employs a qualitative case study methodology, analyzing 50 bilingual signs through a dual framework: assessing accuracy using the model by Nababan et al. (2012) and evaluating the effectiveness of intercultural community bridging using a framework adapted from Byram (1997). The findings reveal that an over-reliance on the literal translation technique is systemic. This results in an average accuracy score of 2.22 (Less Accurate) and, more critically, an average community bridging score of 2.0 (Moderate). This demonstrates that even when translations are partially understandable, they frequently fail as acts of intercultural hospitality, creating linguistic and cultural barriers. This paper argues that a conscious shift from literalism towards functional, target-oriented techniques like established equivalence is essential. By doing so, Demak can transform its public signage from simple directives into powerful tools that are "more than words," enhancing intercultural understanding and solidifying its status as an accessible global heritage site.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mochamad Nuruz Zaman, Febrianus Rio Sasuwang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Transformation of E-court on Advocate Practices
The high number of legal cases in Indonesia has made it difficult for courts to conduct trials. Efforts to increase the number of judges and courtrooms each year have not been sufficient to cope with the surge in cases. As a solution, the Supreme Court has implemented the digitisation of legal services through electronic courts (e-courts), which aim to facilitate parties to proceedings, including advocates, in online trials. This study analyses the impact of the implementation of e-court on the principles of justice and its influence on legal practice. Using a normative approach, the research method focuses on the study of positive legal norms in force to produce arguments, theories, or prescriptions as solutions to legal problems faced. The results of the study indicate that digitalisation through e-court does not alter the essence of judicial values but rather facilitates the conduct of court proceedings and assists lawyers in fulfilling their professional responsibilities. E-court facilitates lawyers in preparing and managing cases more efficiently, as well as providing better representation for their clients. Additionally, e-court offers convenience to the public by saving time and costs when registering and undergoing court proceedings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ramlan, Mardhatillah, M. Ilham Adepio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Protection For Vulnerable Community Groups Due To Limited Digital Access
Digital transformation brings significant changes in various aspects of life, including education, health, economy, and public services. However, this development is not yet fully inclusive. The limited availability of digital infrastructure in certain regions has created access gaps, especially for vulnerable groups such as communities in 3T areas (frontier, outermost, and least developed), persons with disabilities, and the elderly. This research aims to analyze the existing forms of legal protection, identify implementation barriers, and offer a legal framework model that can guaranty equal rights in accessing digital technology. This research uses a normative juridical method with a statutory approach, conceptual approach, and comparative approach. The research results show that existing regulations, although they have addressed the right to access information and digital-based public services, have not fully provided effective protection for vulnerable groups due to a lack of regulatory integration, limited infrastructure, and low digital literacy. And the ideal model of a legal framework to ensure equality in accessing digital technology is a model that recognizes the right to digital access as a constitutional right and part of human rights, includes affirmative regulations that promote substantive equality, and is equipped with institutional instruments and inclusive oversight mechanisms. Without such a comprehensive legal framework, digital transformation has the potential to deepen social inequalities, rather than reduce them.
Copyright (c) 2025 La Ode Dedi Abdullah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Protection for Online Fraud Victims in the Context of Inclusive Digital Transformation in Indonesia
This study analyzes the legal protection framework for online fraud victims amidst the rapid digital transformation in Indonesia. Although digital development has fostered inclusive economic growth, it has also increased the public's vulnerability to cybercrime. This research finds that the existing legal framework, namely the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Criminal Code (KUHP), remains partial and ineffective in ensuring the restoration of victims' rights. The current regulations primarily focus on criminal aspects and sanctions for perpetrators, while the mechanism for restitution or compensation for victims is often unclear and difficult to access. This research employs a normative legal research method with a descriptive-analytical approach, applying both a statute approach and a conceptual approach. Primary and secondary legal materials were analyzed qualitatively to identify legal gaps and formulate an ideal protection model. The analysis results show that victims face significant challenges in accessing justice, such as difficulties in evidence collection and perpetrator tracing, the low capacity of law enforcement officials, and limited public digital literacy. To address these issues, this article proposes a multidimensional solution. First, regulatory reforms are needed to focus on victims' rights and establish a more explicit duty of care for digital service providers. Second, enhancing the capacity of law enforcement in digital forensics and inter-agency collaboration is essential. Third, a stronger collaboration among the government, the private sector, and the public is required to build an integrated case reporting and handling system. Finally, inclusive digital transformation, supported by massive digital literacy campaigns, must serve as a fundamental foundation for creating a safe and equitable digital space for all citizens.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eka Wahyu Octaviana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Self-Concept of Makeup Enthusiast Female Students in a Beauty Brand Community: Pinkflash
This study explores the self-concept of female university students who are makeup enthusiasts and active members of the Pinkflash Community, a brand-led beauty group operating primarily through Telegram and Instagram. The research adopts a qualitative phenomenological approach to uncover participants’ live experiences and the meanings they assign to their community engagement. Guided by Calhoun and Acocella’s self-concept theory, McCall and Simmons’ identity theory, and Alfred Schutz’s phenomenology, the study examines three core dimensions of self-concept—knowledge, expectations, and evaluation—alongside because motives and in-order-to motives. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three purposively selected participants, non-participant observation of community activities, and document analysis of community-generated content. The findings reveal that participation in the Pinkflash Community enhances members’ self-awareness as beauty enthusiasts (knowledge), fosters professional aspirations such as becoming makeup artists or influencers (expectations), and promotes continuous self-assessment through peer feedback and personal goal tracking (evaluation). Symbolic elements, including the community’s pink aesthetic and the “Pinkiedolls” identity label, reinforce a shared sense of belonging. The study concludes that the Pinkflash Community functions both as a social support system and a professional development platform, enabling members to negotiate personal identity within the context of global beauty trends and local cultural values. These findings contribute to the understanding of digital brand communities as hybrid spaces that simultaneously fulfils social, commercial, and identity-related functions. Practical implications highlight the importance for brands to foster participatory and supportive environments that align with members’ personal and professional goals.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dwi Rahmawati, Deviani Setyorini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Implementation of Electronic Certificates in Public Administration: Towards a Legal Framework that Supports Digital Inclusivity
The digital transformation of state administration requires a robust and inclusive legal infrastructure, including the use of electronic certificates as a legal instrument in the digitization of public services. This study aims to analyze how Indonesia^s legal framework regulates and supports the use of electronic certificates in state administration and to what extent these regulations promote digital inclusivity across all segments of society. A normative juridical approach is employed, focusing on the analysis of relevant legislation such as the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law), Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019, and related derivative regulations concerning digital signatures and electronic certificates. This research also examines implementation challenges, including digital access disparities, technological literacy, and infrastructure readiness. The findings indicate that while Indonesia has a sufficient normative legal foundation for the use of electronic certificates, technical, social, and geographic barriers remain that hinder inclusive implementation. Therefore, affirmative policy reinforcement and regulatory updates responsive to technological changes and societal needs are essential to ensure that digital transformation in public administration is truly inclusive and does not marginalize vulnerable groups.
Copyright (c) 2025 Jamil Jamil https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Enhancing Digital Communication for Social Inclusion: Tackling English Language Proficiency Gaps in Indonesia
Indonesia’s struggle with English proficiency is holding back its ability to compete globally and connect with the world. This study dives into the current state of English skills in Indonesia, exploring how digital tools—like mobile apps, AI-powered platforms, gamified learning, and even virtual reality—could help turn things around. It also looks at government efforts to bring digital solutions into education. The findings show that better English skills could bring real economic boosts, and things like AI and partnerships between businesses and schools are full of potential. But there’s a catch: challenges like the digital divide, spotty infrastructure, and a lack of trained teachers make it tough to roll these solutions out effectively. While tech offers exciting possibilities, leaning too heavily on it could sideline traditional teaching methods that still work well for learning languages. To make lasting progress, Indonesia needs to ensure everyone has access to these tools, invest in better infrastructure, and find a balance between cutting-edge tech and tried-and-true teaching methods that fits the country’s unique context.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mohammad Aliasgar Nagothanawala https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Technology in Environmental Education Adiwiyata Program for Elementary School Children in Facing Climate Change in Samarinda City
This research investigates the effectiveness of integrating digital technology into environmental education within the Adiwiyata Program at elementary schools in Samarinda. The study employs a literature review approach, meticulously analyzing a range of academic sources, policies, and local documentation to assess the impact of this integration. The results demonstrate that digital tools, including e-modules, educational videos, and interactive simulations, successfully improve students' environmental literacy and critical thinking skills related to climate change issues. Furthermore, the study highlights the strategic importance of teachers as learning facilitators who design action-oriented experiences. The involvement of parents and the wider school community, supported by digital platforms, also plays a significant role in promoting sustainability values. Despite these positive outcomes, the research identifies notable barriers, such as inadequate ICT infrastructure and the need for enhanced digital competency among teachers.bThe findings lead to several key recommendations, including the necessity for ongoing training, better access to digital educational resources, and fostering closer collaborations between schools and their communities. Theoretically, the study supports the principles of ecopedagogy and systems thinking. This work is intended to serve as a practical and theoretical basis for developing innovative and sustainable digital learning models.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dewi Risnawati, Desie Andreastuti, Dini Zulfiani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
E-Government and Digital Participation: Acehnese Perceptions of Digital Public Service Applications
Accelerating digital-based bureaucratic transformation has been a strategic program of the Indonesian government since the enactment of Law No. 95 of 2018 concerning Electronic-Based Government Systems and strengthened through Presidential Regulation No. 82 of 2023. Aceh faces unique challenges due to its special autonomy status and the implementation of Islamic law, requiring it to adopt national innovations in digitalizing public administration amidst gaps in ICT infrastructure and socio-cultural characteristics that could potentially impact public participation. This study focuses on analyzing Acehnese people's perceptions of digital public service applications as a form of e-Government implementation, considering aspects of convenience, trust, and digital participation. The objective is to measure the level of acceptance, utilization, and public engagement, while identifying barriers to providing recommendations for improving inclusive services. Data are sourced from journals, official government websites, laws and regulations, and online news. The analysis was conducted using NVivo 12 Plus through the Crosstab feature, with the main theory being Davis's (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The results show that the utilization of digital public services in Aceh is uneven and tends to fluctuate over the past four years. Services such as e-JKN and Samsat Online have seen improvements, while e-passports and population administration remain low. This finding reinforces the TAM framework, which states that perceived usefulness and ease of use determine technology adoption, while structural barriers such as limited infrastructure, digital literacy, and minimal policy dissemination hinder participation. Improving service quality requires strengthening infrastructure, simplifying interfaces, and effective public communication.
Copyright (c) 2025 Said Amirulkamar, Safirussalim, Khalida Ulfa, Ghina Nabilah Effendi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Aspects of Consumer Protection in Online Lending Services in the Era of Inclusive Digital Transformation
This study examines the legal aspects of consumer protection in online lending services (fintech lending) in Indonesia during the era of inclusive digital transformation. Although several regulations exist, such as Financial Services Authority Regulations (POJK), the Consumer Protection Law, and the Personal Data Protection Law, legal protection for consumers still faces various normative and implementation challenges. These include the absence of a specific fintech law, weak supervision of illegal fintech operators, low consumer digital literacy, and ineffective dispute resolution mechanisms. This study recommends the establishment of a comprehensive and adaptive legal framework, including the enactment of a national fintech law, strengthening the role of regulators, developing supervision systems and digital dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhancing consumer digital financial literacy. Such improvements aim to strengthen consumer protection in fintech lending services responsively and inclusively amidst the dynamics of modern financial technology.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Dianurchafiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Framework for Inclusive Digital Transformation: Ombudsman Role in Ensuring Citizens Rights
Digital transformation in public service delivery has become a central pillar of Indonesia’s national bureaucratic reform, promoting efficiency, transparency, and accountability. However, the acceleration of digitalization has not been adequately accompanied by legal instruments that explicitly uphold the principle of inclusivity, resulting in potential digital exclusion of vulnerable groups, including remote communities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. This study identifies a legal vacuum regarding the absence of a clear, operational, and enforceable regulatory framework that mandates public service providers to guarantee digital accessibility and establish robust accountability mechanisms in the event of rights violations. Employing a normative juridical method, the research adopts statutory and conceptual approaches, and applies systematic and teleological interpretations of relevant legal norms—primarily Law No. 25/2009 on Public Services and Law No. 37/2008 on the Indonesian Ombudsman. The analysis reveals the strategic oversight function of the Ombudsman in protecting citizens’ rights within digital public service ecosystems through: (1) handling and investigating reports of maladministration involving electronic-based systems; (2) initiating investigations into discriminatory practices or restrictions on digital access; and (3) issuing corrective recommendations to public service providers utilizing technology in a manner that undermines the principle of equality. The study concludes with a call for the reformulation of a binding legal framework to ensure that digital transformation in public services is conducted fairly and inclusively. Furthermore, it underscores the need to strengthen the institutional capacity and mandate of the Ombudsman as an independent supervisory authority within the national digital governance architecture.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eka Dewi Kartika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Inclusive Digital Technology for People with Communication Disabilities in Indonesia
The global digital transformation offers significant opportunities to enhance the quality of life for persons with disabilities, especially those with communication impairments. Access to digital technology should not be viewed merely as a technical matter but as a fundamental human right. In Indonesia, several legal frameworks, including Law No. 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities and Government Regulations No. 13/2020 and No. 70/2019, emphasize reasonable accommodation, accessibility, and the national disability roadmap. Collaborative efforts from government, private sector, and civil society—such as inclusive digital literacy programs, development of adaptive applications, and community-driven innovations—reflect promising progress. Nevertheless, substantial challenges remain, including unequal access to internet and devices, low levels of digital literacy among marginalized groups, and limited implementation of international accessibility standards such as WCAG. Addressing these gaps requires stronger policy enforcement, cross-sector partnerships, and inclusive design approaches. This paper explores policies, practices, challenges, and opportunities for advancing inclusive digital technologies in Indonesia, with particular attention to communication disabilities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Agista Vindianata Tampubolon, Angelina Elizabet Hutasoit, Arwanto Harimas Ginting https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Juridical Analysis of Digital Transformation in Public Healthcare Services: Towards an Inclusive Health System
Digital transformation in public healthcare services is a response to the growing need for efficiency, accessibility, and quality in healthcare. Innovations such as electronic medical records, telemedicine, and digital health applications have shifted the paradigm of traditional healthcare services towards a more integrated and technology-driven approach. However, this development poses significant legal challenges, particularly concerning personal data protection, the right to health, equitable access, and service accountability. This research aims to analyze the legal framework governing digital transformation in Indonesia's healthcare sector, evaluate its alignment with human rights and public health principles, and identify regulatory gaps that could hinder the achievement of an inclusive healthcare system. The method employed is a normative juridical approach, analyzing national legislation and international legal instruments related to health and information technology. The analysis reveals that despite the existence of foundational regulations, such as Law Number 1 of 2024 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions, and Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health, there is still a need for regulatory harmonization and implementing policies focused on digital justice and the protection of vulnerable groups. This research recommends the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework that is adaptive to technological advancements and guarantees the constitutional right of every citizen to inclusive and equitable healthcare services.
Copyright (c) 2025 Emirza Nur Wicaksono https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Disruption of the Legal Profession: A Manifestation of the Ius Constituendum Principle in the Digital Era of Society 5.0
The legal profession is an honorable profession (officium nobile) that in carrying out its profession is under the protection of law, statutory regulations, and a code of ethics. Free and independent and not bound by a biocratic hierarchy. Given this reality, sometimes an advocate abuses his professional function, so that in society there is a perception that the legal profession defends the wrong and the work of the legal profession is not halal because the defense of the blind can reverse the state of the legal profession that will be associated with the digitalization era, where technological developments directly impact law firms, courts, police, prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies that will increasingly need many legal information engineers. It is evident in the presence of IT experts who also understand the law, which is expected to anticipate the potential negative impacts of electronic and internet use. Such expertise is also important for law enforcement institutions where they must be able to provide legal services that can help the public, the government and legislative bodies as regulators to see from a different perspective on developments in the world of law enforcement. Therefore, a joint effort is needed from all parties to seize opportunities and overcome these challenges. With strong collaboration and commitment, digital transformation can bring positive change to the legal world and improve the quality of legal services for the public. Disruption threatens the established legal profession, such as law firms, notaries, and courts. While previously the law seemed complicated for many laypeople, requiring legal counsel for those dealing with it, now artificial intelligence is available to solve various legal issues, eliminating the need for consultations with law firms.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yapiter Marpi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Information Technology and Inclusive Digital Transformation: The Necessity of Legal Reform in the Digital Era
Digital transformation has become a primary driver of social and economic change in the modern era, including within legal systems. However, the success of digital transformation largely depends on the principle of inclusivity, which ensures legal access and protection for all segments of society. This study explores the urgent need for legal reform to ensure the law remains relevant, inclusive, and effective in addressing challenges arising from digital innovation, including data governance, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion, while identifying normative constraints and regulatory weaknesses that hinder the realization of fair and inclusive digital transformation. Employing normative legal research through statutory and conceptual approaches, this paper analyzes the limitations of existing legal instruments, particularly in Indonesia, in accommodating evolving digital realities. Findings indicate that Indonesia’s legal system continues to face regulatory fragmentation, lack of recognition of digital rights as fundamental human rights, and insufficient public participation mechanisms in digital policy formulation. Therefore, comprehensive legal reform is necessary, encompassing substantive legal updates, institutional strengthening, and participatory approaches to realize just, inclusive, and sustainable digital governance. This article recommends policymakers integrate the principle of inclusivity as a fundamental foundation in the national digital legal reform agenda.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rosalina Rosalina https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Dynamics in the Era of Digitalization and Globalization: Challenges for Legal Professional Institutions in the Future
The digitalization of legal institutions, along with technological developments, requires legal institutions to keep pace with current digital developments and to have the necessary technological or digital infrastructure to develop within their institutions. Legal development in Indonesia is crucial in the digital era, as technology continues to advance. Increasing the legal profession's knowledge of technology will only make their work easier. In legal institutions, a significant amount of data must be kept confidential. Issues arise regarding the security of legal data, such as important files and legal documents, which must be properly stored and safeguarded. In today's digital age, new crimes, such as hackers, are becoming increasingly widespread and rampant, as they easily breach computer security systems. This article is a normative legal research. Normative legal research is a research method used to conduct research on secondary sources. The results of this research suggest that legal institutions must be more vigilant in securing important documents within legal institutions to ensure the smooth running of law in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rifki Alam https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Public Participation in Crowdsourcing Policy Making through Digital Platforms
This study explores public participation in crowdsourced policymaking through digital platforms to enhance inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability in governance. Using a mixed-methods approach, it integrates quantitative survey data with qualitative insights from interviews and focus group discussions. Quantitative analysis examined digital literacy, perceived benefits, ease of use, and participation experiences, while qualitative analysis explored motivations, barriers, and expectations. Results show that respondents generally have high digital literacy and internet access, with positive perceptions of crowdsourcing’s benefits, especially in improving communication with government and promoting transparency. However, trust in the effectiveness of online participation remains moderate due to concerns over data security, inclusivity, and government responsiveness. Although ease of use and willingness to adopt digital platforms are high, participation is still limited by socio-technical and psychological barriers. The study recommends the development of user-friendly and secure platforms with transparent feedback mechanisms, multi-channel accessibility, and strong privacy protections. It emphasizes that successful implementation requires not only technological readiness but also supportive regulations, continuous public outreach, and trust-building efforts. Overall, the research offers both conceptual and practical insights for developing inclusive digital crowdsourcing models suited to the socio-political context of developing countries.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sukardi Sukardi, Chandra Dinata, Listanto Tri Utomo, Akbar Pandu Dwinugraha, Ahmad Luthfi, I Made Arie Widhiastana Putra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Development Of Digital Reporting System Using Whatsapp Chatbot Alert E-Pol (Police Service Frontline Integration System) To Accelerate Police Response To Public Complaints
In today’s digital era, the need for a fast and efficient reporting system is increasing, especially for the police who must immediately respond to public complaints. WhatsApp, as a popular instant messaging application, offers a potential platform to develop a digital reporting system that is accessible to the wider public. This research aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a digital reporting system using WhatsApp chatbot in accelerating police responses to public complaints. This research method includes the stages of needs analysis, system design, implementation, and evaluation. Data was collected through surveys and interviews with potential users as well as testing the system in a police environment. Data analysis is carried out qualitatively and quantitatively to evaluate user performance and satisfaction with the developed system. The results of the study show that the digital reporting system using the WhatsApp chatbot is able to increase the speed of police response to public complaints. This result was obtained based on a validation test with a score of 91% of the very valid category by both media technology experts and a practicality questionnaire of 90.6% of the very practical category. Users report a high level of satisfaction with the ease of use and speed of response of the system.
Copyright (c) 2025 Febyanti Rachman, Farid Ade Setiawan, Arwanto Harimas Ginting https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Inclusive Legal Framework for Digital Transformation in Industrial Dispute Resolution: A Normative Analysis of the Job Creation Law and Its Implications for Workers' Human Rights
This study presents a normative legal analysis of Indonesia’s Job Creation Law (Law No. 6 of 2023) with specific reference to its role in enabling digital transformation within industrial dispute resolution mechanisms. While the law seeks to enhance procedural efficiency through digitalization, it fails to adequately integrate principles of inclusivity and the protection of workers’ human rights. Disparities in digital access, particularly among informal and vulnerable labor groups, pose significant risks to equitable justice. The research employs a statute and conceptual approach to evaluate the legal framework’s alignment with international human rights instruments and its implications for substantive justice in labor relations. Findings indicate that the regulatory emphasis on efficiency and economic reform often overlooks structural barriers such as digital illiteracy, unequal infrastructure, and insufficient data protection safeguards. The paper recommends legal reform grounded in human rights principles, including hybrid dispute resolution models, digital literacy programs, and continuous policy evaluation. These measures are essential to ensure that digital transformation in industrial dispute resolution not only modernizes legal processes but also safeguards the rights and dignity of all workers.
Copyright (c) 2025 Aisyah Nurul Fajri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Equitable Digital Taxation for Inclusive Revenue Mobilization
The rapid expansion of the digital economy had outpaced the capacity of traditional tax systems, particularly in developing countries. Although digital platforms generated substantial income, their contributions to public finance remained limited due to jurisdictional and structural gaps in existing tax regimes. This study aimed to explore digital taxation not solely as a fiscal mechanism, but as a strategic policy tool to enhance social inclusion. A qualitative doctrinal and comparative legal method was employed to analyze global digital taxation trends and compare them with national practices in selected developing countries, with a focus on Indonesia. The study proposed a framework that integrated digital tax policy with inclusive development goals, grounded in the theories of fiscal justice and inclusive governance. The findings revealed that aligning tax policy with the digitalization of the economy could enhance equity and state capacity in delivering public services. The research concluded with a normative-analytical model that could assist policymakers in designing fair, socially responsive, and development-oriented digital tax systems in an increasingly digital global landscape.
Copyright (c) 2025 Elvira Elvira, Susanto Susanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Inclusive Digital Governance in Urban Settings: A Case Study of the Adminduk Smart Service in Samarinda
Digital transformation plays a vital role in the modernization of urban governance. Nevertheless, the success of digitalization is not only determined by the power of technology, but also by its ability to ensure equal access and participation from society. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Adminduk Smart Service within the framework of the principles of Inclusive Urban Digital Governance. With a qualitative approach through observations and interviews, the analysis is focused on the implementation of Adminduk Smart Service services, its alignment with the principles of Inclusive Urban Digital Governance and examining institutional challenges in the implementation of Adminduk Smart Service. These findings show that Adminduk Smart Service is a website-based population administration service that aims to expand the reach and access of services in Samarinda.. In addition, there is an integration of digital services with urban village counters to reach people who have technological limitations. However, there are still challenges such as differences in perception between officers and technological capacity in providing services. This research provides a conceptual contribution to inclusive and responsive digital governance in public administration.
Copyright (c) 2025 Henny Sulistiawati, Ayu Dewi Mayasari, Andi Nur Pratiwi Fatmala https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Law Enforcement For the Creators of Pornographic Content on the OnlyFans Platform
Based on Indonesian law, the production of pornographic content based on the onlyfans site is a crime regulated in the Criminal Code and Law Number 44 of 2008 concerning Pornography regarding crimes related to pornography. Cases of pornographic content that are carried out often occur in Indonesia. Specifically for pornographic content based on onlyfans sites, there are only Siskae and Dea Onlyfans. For the production of pornographic content on Onlyfans, the perpetrator's actions can be subject to criminal sanctions because they fulfill the elements in the Criminal Code, the ITE Law, the Trade Law, and the Pornography Law. The research method used in this study is a doctrinal research method with primary, secondary and tertiary legal sources. The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze criminal law arrangements for creators of pornographic content based on the onlyfans site on social media, and law enforcement for creators of pornographic content based on the onlyfans site on social media. The results of this study, the researchers concluded that in addition to the Formulation of Criminal Acts for creators of pornographic content based on the onlyfans site, Article 4 paragraph (1) letters d and e of Law Number 44 of 2008 concerning Pornography can properly, clearly and firmly ensnare content creators. Second, existing law enforcement against pornographic content creators in Indonesia has not been carried out evenly. The ongoing legal process also has significant differences. Researchers are of the view that in law enforcement it is necessary to use the theory of legal certainty to provide equality in the law enforcement process for all existing pornographic content creators.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yizreel Soga Patima, La Syarifuddin, Rini Apriyani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Social Media's Impact Towards Social Dynamics of Joylada Indonesian Writers until 2024
The reason why this study was important to do is that this study was rarely researched, to know the impact of social media on the social dynamic of Joylada Indonesian Writers (one of the creative writing communities that had ever existed until September 31, 2024 in Indonesia), to prevent the potential data loss that can be used for case study of online writing community because the platform had significant social dynamics that are good to be learned. Even though the platform has not been operated in Indonesia and Laos since September 31, 2024 but the platform had significant social dynamics that are good to be learned. The research methods were case study, participant observation, and document analysis. The proposed approach is a qualitative approach. The major findings are social media Instagram, Facebook, and X become the place for Joylada Indonesian Writers. in Joylada's Indonesian Writer Community on Facebook, the communication pattern tends to be from Joylada with minimal interaction from the writers. Meanwhile from Joylada’s Indonesian Writer Community in X and Instagram had good social cohesion, a strong community identity, activism, and inclusive community.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rahma Aulia Nugraha https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
MIFTAH’s Digital Diplomacy in the Struggle of Palestinian Women
The Israeli occupation of Palestine has caused significant suffering for women. The government's efforts to address this issue have been carried out by initiating a National Action Plan, which is an adoption of WPS UNSCR 1325. The government's efforts, which are perceived as unsuccessful, have led to the emergence of several non- governmental organizations, such as MIFTAH (The Palestinian Initiative for the Promotion of Global Dialogue and Democracy). The purpose of this study is to examine MIFTAH's efforts to fight for Palestinian women using digital diplomacy. Using descriptive research techniques, data was collected secondarily. Data collection techniques were carried out through library research and digital diplomacy as an analytical tool. The results show that MIFTAH's advocacy through social media (website, Twitter, and Instagram) has been carried out, although it still faces various problems, including technological limitations, disinformation caused by Western propaganda or hasbara, and dependence on digital media trends that are temporary and unsustainable. Nevertheless, MIFTAH's digital efforts continue to make an important contribution to the struggle for Palestinian women. MIFTAH's digital diplomacy is a relevant alternative for Palestine.
Copyright (c) 2025 Frentika Wahyu R, Ibrena Kristin Natalia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Practices and Debates of Digital Human Rights Activism Across Nations
This study explores the ongoing debate about human rights as both a concept of social movement and a legal, institutional entity requiring organizations. The rise of digital media creates opportunities for collaboration between various stakeholders, allowing them to focus on the ultimate goal of activism: social change. We analyze the debates and implementation of digital activism related to human rights issues through a systematic literature review of 38 articles. The literature presents an ongoing debate between two conceptualizations of human rights: one as a social movement and the other as institutionalized within formal structures. This debate has implications for understanding the dynamics between organizational repertoires of activism and grassroots digital movements, particularly regarding the role of online contention. A mapping of the period from 2006 to 2023 reveals that citizen and local community initiatives more often drive digital activism than formal organizational campaigns. However, as the boundaries between these forms of activism increasingly blur, transnational collaborations encompassing NGOs and grassroots movements (including indigenous, diaspora, and citizen-led initiatives) have gained strength in digital activism. These developments suggest that sustained cooperation between organizational actors and grassroots movements is essential for achieving meaningful social change.
Copyright (c) 2025 Raidah Intizar, Andi Alimuddin Unde, Syamsuddin Aziz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
From Risk Communication to Collective Action: The Role of Social Media Influencers in Building Social Cohesion and Community Resilience in Indonesia
This paper explores the emerging role of social media influencers in disaster risk communication and community resilience in Indonesia. Through a literature review of academic journals, e-books, reports, and secondary sources published over the last decade, the study synthesizes insights on how influencers shape public understanding, foster social cohesion, and mobilize collective action in times of crisis. The findings highlight three interrelated roles. First, influencers act as amplifiers of risk information, extending the reach and accessibility of disaster messages beyond institutional channels, though risks of misinformation remain significant. Second, they cultivate social cohesion and community identity by leveraging parasocial trust and cultural values such as gotong royong, reframing disasters as collective struggles that demand solidarity. Third, influencers facilitate activism and resource mobilization, transforming digital attention into donations, volunteering, and grassroots engagement, albeit often in episodic or performative ways. The review emphasizes both opportunities and challenges: while influencers democratize access and enhance engagement, their contributions may exclude marginalized groups and risk eroding trust when authenticity is questioned. The paper argues that hybrid communication models—linking influencers with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities—offer the most promising pathway for building inclusive resilience. The study contributes to the literature on digital risk communication, social cohesion, and civic activism while offering practical recommendations for integrating influencer engagement into disaster preparedness and response strategies in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rumaysha Gikha Nisrina, Yuni Setyaningsih, Eka Dian Savitri, Aurelius Ratu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Exercising A Case Study Research in Post-conflict Environment: Exploring the Struggle of the Coastal Farmer Union (PPLP) Opposing the Neoliberal Policy in the Kulon Progo Coastal Area, Indonesia
Researching in a post-conflict context is challenging. Methodological issues such as research ethics and data-gathering approach are critical. The researcher must have appropriate measures to collect the data. My fieldwork, spanning five months, took place in six coastal villages in Kulon Progo, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This site is the home to the Coastal Farmer Union (the PPLP), which rejected the government's mining plan from 2006 on. Coastal dwellers are mostly farmers who cultivate the coastal land. To obtain the data I used a qualitative research method with a single case study approach. Many challenges hinder my fieldwork, such as being expelled from the PPLP meeting, being intimidated and stigmatized, and experiencing fears, trauma, and stress. Therefore, I exercise agile data-collection strategies, be more concerned with research ethics, and be self-motivated. I utilized participant observation, snowball sampling, in-depth interviews, and political action to gain information about the coastal farmer resistance. I employed participant observation, snowball sampling, open-ended interviews, and political action to gather information on the coastal farmer resistance. I exercised political action to engage with the informants through writing and publishing their struggles in a zine organized by activists who support their struggle. This creates trust in the informants. Using these strategies, I obtained the data, and I built social capital with my informants. This paper discusses my thesis’s methodological approach and how to conduct fieldwork in a post-conflict environment.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eka Zuni Lusi Astuti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Communication in Libraries to Promote Inclusive Societies: A Systematic Literature Review
This study systematically reviews studies published between 2019 and 2025 on the role of digital communication in libraries in promoting an inclusive society. Using the PRISMA methodology as a guide, the analysis focuses on digital strategies, inclusivity, and governance. Findings indicate that academic libraries expanded off-campus digital access during the COVID-19 pandemic, while AI-based assistive technologies improved accessibility for users with disabilities. However, governance challenges—such as limited control over content curation and ethical issues in AI use—persist. Theoretically, digital communication functions as a mechanism for democratizing knowledge, providing broader access to information for non-elite audiences. Practically, libraries need to balance technological innovation with ethical governance, participatory curation, and inclusive policies to enhance social equity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhamad Bisri Mustofa, Siti Wuryan, Fegi Sentiana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Social Capital in Social Forestry Programs in Indonesia: A Bibliometric Analysis
Social forestry research is essential to achieve sustainable management of forest resources, support local livelihoods, and strengthen community institutions. In this context, social capital plays a crucial role in facilitating cooperation and programs success. With the increasing implementation of social forestry programs in Indonesia, understanding existing research patterns is an important first step to identify gaps and future research directions. This study uses bibliometric analysis to assess research trends on social capital in social forestry in Indonesia, using data from the Scopus database. A total of 46 relevant documents were identified and analysed to assess publication patterns, affiliations and knowledge structures. The analysis shows a dynamic publication pattern, with journal articles and conference papers as the main document types. There was a significant increase in the number of publications after 2017, with the highest peak occurring in 2021. Research affiliations are dominated by national institutions such as IPB University, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and Gadjah Mada University, with IPB University as the main contributor. Strong international collaboration networks were also identified, particularly with the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and universities in Australia. Analysis of keywords, topic trends, and cooccurrence revealed that the research focused on the central pillars of "social capital," "social forestry," and "Indonesia." Other important topics found were "community forestry," "agroforestry," and "village forest." Co-occurrence network analysis identified several major interrelated thematic clusters, indicating that the research is interdisciplinary, covering economic, social, and institutional issues.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fajar Alan Syahrier, M. Wira Anshori, Galank Pratama, Mirza Sazeta, Azira Novia Rizal https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Disruption and Social Cohesion: Challenges and Opportunities for Communities
Digital disruption has fundamentally changed social interactions, creating challenges and opportunities for social cohesion in communities. This research examines the complex interactions between technology and society, emphasizing that successful communities are those that are able to balance the use of technology for connectivity with authentic face to face interactions. Using normative legal research methods and a case study approach, this research analyzes legal literature such as Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, as well as other relevant regulations. The results show the importance of digital literacy and social media ethics programs to equip individuals with the ability to think critically and interact responsibly in online spaces. Communities also need to consciously integrate online and offline interactions to ensure technology is a complement, not a substitute, for meaningful personal relationships, in order to create resilient, inclusive and adaptive communities in the future.
Copyright (c) 2025 Triyono Adi Saputro, Awalia Rina Rahmawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Indigenous Social Control Preventing Drug Misuse Among Pampang Youth in Digital Era
This study investigated the role of indigenous social control in preventing drug misuse among youth in Pampang Village, an urban indigenous community of the Dayak Kenyah in Samarinda, Indonesia. The research was motivated by increasing concerns over the digital era’s influence, particularly social media on youth behavior and moral disengagement. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were gathered through interviews with the village head and local officers from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), as well as field observations within the community. The findings revealed that, despite the exposure of youth to online risks, the Pampang community has sustained a strong internal system of social regulation rooted in customary practices. Regular community gatherings in the Lamin (traditional longhouse), especially during year-end cultural rituals, provide a platform for elders to convey collective advice and reinforce social norms. Additionally, close coordination between traditional leaders and state actors namely the Bintara Pembina Desa (village-based military officer) and Bhayangkara Pembina Keamanan dan Ketertiban Masyarakat (community police officer) enhances early prevention of social deviance. These mechanisms, based on communal shame, moral reinforcement, and solidarity, have effectively safeguarded youth from involvement in drug-related issues. The study concludes that indigenous social control, when aligned with formal institutional support, can serve as a resilient cultural framework for preventing youth delinquency in the digital age.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ameylia Puspita Rosa Dyah Ayu Arinstyas, Pipit Afrianti, Ayu Dewi Mayasari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Analysis of Digital Transformation and Fintech Adoption in Fishermen Cooperatives: A Case Study on Kosela in Indonesia
The application of financial technology (Fintech) in fishing cooperatives is an important strategy for addressing the socio-economic problems faced by Indonesia's coastal communities. This study uses bibliometric analysis to investigate recent research on Fintech adoption, community empowerment, and digital transformation in the fishing industry, with a focus on the KOSELA semi-digital cooperative model. This analysis examines key articles and themes to provide insights into the relationship between Fintech adoption, social dynamics, and sustainable economic development in coastal locations. KOSELA helps local fishermen and improves financial inclusion, encouraging innovation and local economic resilience. KOSELA offers a model for improving financial access and community cooperation by combining digital tools with conventional cooperative structures. These findings show that user education and tailoring fintech services to meet the unique needs of cooperative members are essential to ensuring efficient use and optimal impact. In addition, this study identifies research gaps and suggests further research to examine how fintech adoption impacts fishing cooperatives in the long term. This includes the potential for fintech to improve market access, strengthen business models, and enhance cooperative social interaction. This paper enhances the discussion on community-based models in the context of economic development and technology integration in Indonesia by demonstrating the transformative potential of fintech in empowering fishing cooperatives and providing guidance for future research, policy, and practice aimed at promoting sustainable development in coastal communities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Kridawati Sadhana, Eko Agus Susilo, Heri Nuryanto, Durratun Nashihah, Chandra Dinata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Contracts: Legal Protection and Validity of Agreements
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed life inextricably linked to digitalization, made it a crucial part of human life. Known as the era of digital transformation. Digital transformation has become a phenomenon that has significantly transformed the global business landscape, including the shift from paper-based to paperless data. It’s provided all kinds of convenience to the global community, resulting in faster daily activities. However, various problems have arisen. How is the legal protection afforded to the parties in creating digital contracts? Can these contracts serve as the basis for authenticating the parties' agreements? This study aims to analyze the opportunities, challenges, and innovation strategies required for companies to address changes triggered by advances in digital technology. This study uses a library research method derived from various digital Open Source sources and expert theories. This study uses a qualitative method with case study analysis of companies that have successfully and unsuccessfully adapted to digital transformation. The findings of this study indicate the need for a contract model within the existing legal framework to guarantee legal protection, which is a manifestation of legal transformation in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Hanny Amelia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
AI Chatbot Use and Emotional Regulation among Generation Z: A Uses and Gratifications Perspective
AI chatbots have emerged as a new medium of dynamic interaction among Generation Z, offering a sense of presence, intimacy, security, comfort, and rapid responses in meeting users’ needs, and are frequently utilized for emotional regulation. However, users are often unaware of their underlying needs and motives for engaging with AI chatbot media. This study aims to examine the selection of chatbot media through the lens of the Uses and Gratifications Theory, focusing on individual needs, motivation, interaction, and satisfaction in regulating emotions. The framework is further supported by Interpersonal Emotion Regulation (IER), encompassing indicators such as Interpersonal Acceptance, Interpersonal Reappraisal, Interpersonal Advice, Interpersonal Distraction, Interpersonal Suppression, and Interpersonal Ignorance, which assess emotional regulation in relation to acknowledging and releasing emotions, problem-solving, and seeking advice. A quantitative approach employing a survey method was adopted, targeting Generation Z in Tulungagung, a region that records an annual increase of approximately 3,000 non-permanent residents. The study seeks to identify the relationship between chatbot usage patterns and emotional regulation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ajeng Fajarwati Sumarna, Fiona Christabella https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Legal Analysis of Online Prostitution: Challenges in Law Enforcement in the Digital Era
The advancement of digital technology has transformed prostitution practices into online forms that are difficult to monitor and regulate legally. This article analyzes the existing positive legal framework in Indonesia concerning online prostitution and identifies the challenges in law enforcement in the digital era. The research employs a normative juridical approach with legislative and conceptual analyses. Findings indicate that current regulations such as the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE), the Criminal Code (KUHP), the Pornography Law, and the Human Trafficking Law (UU TPPO) are not sufficiently effective in addressing online prostitution due to technical, juridical, institutional, and social obstacles. Law enforcement remains hindered by limited investigative capacity in digital forensics, inconsistent application of laws, and inadequate inter-agency coordination. This article proposes juridical solutions including regulatory reform that criminalizes the use of prostitution services, adoption of the Nordic legal model, enhancement of digital forensic technology, and improvement in law enforcement capacity and coordination. Educational approaches and restorative justice are also recommended to strengthen prevention efforts and protect sex workers. The study concludes that effective law enforcement against online prostitution requires a synergy of legal reform, technological advancement, and comprehensive social strategies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Evy Wulandari Nur Hidayah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Clicking on the Truth: Understanding How Samarinda Residents Use Fact-Checking Tools
This research discusses the practice of using fact-checking tools by the Samarinda City residents in the context of digital literacy. The main purpose of the study is to understand the pattern of use, level of understanding, and attitude of the community towards fact-checking tools, as well as evaluating the extent to which the tool can help overcome hoaxes on social media. This study is academically important because it fills the literature gap on information verification behavior at the city level, as well as practically provides a basis for digital literacy strategies and community education campaigns. This research uses a qualitative approach to gain a deep understanding of the experience, perception, and challenges of residents. Data was collected through the Google Form online questionnaire filled by 114 active respondents of internet users in Samarinda City. The analysis was carried out descriptively and thematically to group answers based on the main themes that emerged. The findings show that the majority of Samarinda City residents rely on social media as a source of information, with a high frequency of hoax exposure. Although some realize the importance of verification of information, knowledge, and use of fact-checking tools is still low, with Cekfakta.com into the most well-known platforms. This study concluded that digital literacy plays a crucial role in increasing community resilience to misinformation, and individual awareness is the main key in combating hoaxes. The practical implications of this study include the need to increase education and socialization about fact-checking tools, as well as the development of digital literacy strategies that are appropriate to the local context to support more active and critical community participation in information verification.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fajar Apriani, Gusti Naufal Rizky Perdana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Juridical Analysis of Online Gambling as a Challenge to Realizing Inclusive Digital Transformation in Indonesia
In the era of rapid digital transformation, digital inclusivity has become a crucial pillar of national development, ensuring equitable access to technology for all members of society. However, the widespread phenomenon of online gambling in Indonesia poses a serious challenge to achieving this goal. This study aims to juridically analyze online gambling practices as a structural barrier to realizing inclusive digital transformation. Using a normative legal research method with conceptual and statutory approaches, this study examines the weaknesses in the existing legal framework, particularly in the implementation of the ITE Law and the Criminal Code. It also evaluates law enforcement challenges in the context of transnational and anonymous cybercrimes. The analysis shows that overlapping regulations, limited international cooperation, insufficient monitoring technology, and low public digital literacy are the main obstacles in combating online gambling. Furthermore, the predominantly repressive legal approach is deemed inadequate to meet the need for a safe and inclusive digital transformation. Therefore, adaptive and collaborative regulatory reform is necessary, including strengthening digital literacy, establishing a protection system for vulnerable groups, and enhancing inter-agency and international cooperation. This study recommends a more holistic digital legal policy reform as a foundation for creating a digital ecosystem that is fair and free from the threat of online gambling.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fariz Hannan Rahmat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Kaltim Today's Organizational Communication Ambience in Producing Quality Journalistic
This study examines the organizational communication climate in the online media Kaltim Today, which contributes to the production of quality journalism. Communication patterns involve direct information delivery from management to employees, particularly journalists, particularly in situations requiring a rapid response. Horizontal communication also exists between employees to coordinate tasks, particularly in the editorial department. Therefore, the communication climate is measured through five values: support, participatory decision-making, trust, openness and sincerity, and high-performance goals. Findings indicate that despite leadership support, openness between employees and management remains a concern. Decision-making tends to be centered on management, and the company faces challenges in establishing a clear vision, mission, and standard operating procedures. Recommendations for improving the organizational communication climate include increasing subordinate involvement in decision-making, addressing transparency issues, designing a vision and mission statement involving employees, and improving structured communication management. These steps are expected to strengthen the communication climate, improve the quality of journalistic products, and support the achievement of company goals. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach, where data is collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants include the editor-in-chief, journalists with young competency status, and employees from various fields at Kaltim Today.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nurliah Nurliah, Shiba Syahidah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Dynamics of Business Transformation in the Digital Age: Adaptation Strategies and the Role of Leadership in Industry 4.0
This study aims to examine changes in business in the digital age, with an emphasis on adaptation strategies and the importance of leadership in the context of Industry 4.0. Using a qualitative approach and literature review method, this study analyzes various relevant scientific references to understand the shifts in business patterns caused by advances in digital technology. The research findings indicate that digital transformation has fundamentally altered how companies operate and compete in the market. Opportunities such as product innovation and improved business process efficiency emerge alongside new challenges, including technological disruption, digital skill gaps, and cybersecurity risks. Adaptation strategies are a critical aspect of addressing these changes. Companies must develop digital skills, implement change management policies, and build more flexible and responsive organizational structures. In this context, leadership plays a crucial role. Visionary, adaptive leadership grounded in integrity and competence is strategically important in creating an organizational culture ready for change. This research concludes that the success of digital business transformation is highly dependent on the combination of adaptive strategies and transformative leadership. Both are key to forming an innovative, competitive, and resilient organization in the face of ongoing change in the digital age.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yustiana Dwirainaningsih, Aria Mulyapradana, Ary Dwi Anjarini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Indonesian Postal Service as an Instrument of Social Inclusion: A Case Study of Social Assistance Distribution through Kantor Pos Indonesia
This study examines the strategic role of the Indonesian Post Office (Kantor Pos Indonesia) as an instrument of social inclusion within the country’s social protection framework. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, document analysis and field observations in selected locations representing diverse regional characteristics of Indonesia. The findings reveal that the Indonesian Post Office plays an irreplaceable role in connecting government social protection programs with marginalized populations, particularly those in remote and unbankable communities. Its nationwide network enables the distribution of various cash and non-cash assistance programs such as BST, BLT, BPNT and PKH, with a high level of timeliness, accuracy and beneficiary coverage. Moreover, the integration of digital technologies barcode systems, Pos Giro Mobile (PGM) / Pos Giro Cash (PGC), real-time tracking and NIK-based verification has substantially enhanced transparency, efficiency and accountability in service delivery. The study concludes that the Indonesian Post Office functions not merely as a logistical institution but as a social infrastructure that embodies the state’s commitment to justice, inclusivity and equitable access to public services. Strengthening infrastructure, human resource capacity and inter-sectoral coordination is recommended to sustain its contribution to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) within Indonesia’s social welfare system.
Copyright (c) 2025 Septiawan Ardiputra, Andi Aslinda, Haedar Akib, Andi Cudai Nur, Andi Kasmawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
MSME Business Transformation in the Digital Era: Digital Innovation as a Driver of Inclusive Business Models in Indonesia
The digital transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia represents a crucial driver of economic growth and innovation in the country's evolving business landscape. This research examines the role of new technologies in promoting inclusive practices by Indonesian MSMEs, with an emphasis on their current adoption, the difficulties they face, and the opportunities ahead. Using a combination of systematic literature review, case study analysis, and an examination of current policy efforts, this study looks at the present situation of digital transformation among Indonesian MSMEs and discovers what helps them develop inclusive business models. The study shows that while adopting digital technology helps MSMEs expand their market, work more efficiently, and make better profits, these small businesses have to handle substantial challenges, such as limited resources, not having the technical skills required, and insufficient infrastructure. It is explained that with government help, working with other types of businesses and sharing resources, MSMEs are able to use technology to become more competitive and encourage inclusive growth. This study contributes to understanding the intersection of digital innovation and inclusive business models in the context of Indonesia's economic development priorities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fang Ming Sheng, Wing-Keung Wong, Virginia Amelia Supranta, Eko Hariyadi, Sahilali Saiyed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Taxation for Social Justice: Bridging Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainable Development
Raising revenue with digital methods gives government the chance to shape society by improving inclusion and equity, not only fiscal matters. This study investigates ways digital tax systems work to ensure fairness, openness and equal availability of government aid, considering their effect on underrepresented groups. To do this, the study mixes reviewing medical literature, studying case studies and looking at policy frameworks used in both developed and developing nations. The study concludes that while digital tax systems improve compliance, reduce costs and create more openness, they also lead to problems with digital education, limited infrastructure and leave some groups out of the process. The findings suggest that making good use of proper tax design, public-private alliances and user-driven practices can unite, rather than separate, people from different socioeconomic groups. This paper clarifies how digital governance, tax policies and social inclusion link to sustainable development priorities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eko Hariyadi, Wing-Keung Wong, Fang Ming Sheng, Virginia Amelia Supranta, Sahilali Saiyed https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Exploring Why Mothers Read: Motivational Goals for Shared Book Reading in Early Childhood
This paper discusses the motivational orientation of mothers during shared book reading (SBR) with their toddler and their relationship with the educational backgrounds. The study is concerned with (1) the prevailing maternal intentions of the participation in SBR, as well as (2) the connection between the maternal intentions and the level of maternal education. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on 32 mothers about the study aimed at evaluating the reason as to why they are interested in practicing SBR. In order to gather additional meaning and context to the quantitative results, six individuals were chosen to be interviewed on a follow-up basis through semi-structured interviews. The results of the descriptive analysis of the questionnaire revealed that, holistic motives of overall reinforcing emotional connections, enhancing speech formation, and activating cognition were dominant in all levels of education. Nonetheless, higher educated mothers had much lesser chances of expressing the teaching of skills motivation like teaching the alphabet or reading ability. These results show that the beliefs regarding SBR are predominantly holistic, but maternal education has an impact on the extent to which the instructional purposes are emphasized. Such understandings highlight the significance of providing the parents with complex insights into early literacy that will allow them to maximize both the language and emotional and cognitive development of children through effective interactions with literacy.
Copyright (c) 2025 Fanissa Narita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Scoping Review of Queer Paradox and Community in Online Spheres between 2015 and 2025
This study presents a systematic scoping review of research on queer paradox and community in online spheres published between 2015 and 2025. The review interrogates how digital platforms simultaneously function as emancipatory spaces that enhance queer visibility and as sites of surveillance, exclusion, and normative reproduction, thereby constituting the “queer paradox.” Guided by PRISMA protocols, 72 peer-reviewed articles were analyzed through thematic synthesis, focusing on the construction of queer identities, intersectional negotiations, and the dynamics of empowerment and oppression across digital environments. Findings reveal a significant growth of queer subculture scholarship, particularly in non-Western contexts, where digital technologies facilitate micro-communities that resist North-Atlantic paradigms of queerness. The review highlights three critical trends: the expansion of queer studies into diverse geographies, the predominance of qualitative methodologies such as thematic and discourse analysis, and the increasing scholarly attention to intersectionality, particularly regarding race, class, and gender modality. Nonetheless, the field remains constrained by methodological fragmentation, limited representation of transgender and nonbinary experiences, and Western dominance in knowledge production. This review underscores the necessity of interdisciplinary, context-sensitive approaches to theorizing digital queer cultures, with particular attention to ethical and political implications. By synthesizing empirical research across global contexts, the study contributes to developing more inclusive theoretical frameworks and provides directions for future scholarship, policy, and digital interventions aimed at fostering equitable queer participation in online spaces.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tuhfatul Mubarokah Assalamah, Rahma Sugihartati, Muhammad Saud, Nadira Aisha Hananto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Noting Ethical AI within Legal Framework: Perspectives From Indonesia
As the development of technology in economic activities continue to forget ethical aspect, especially when carrying out economic activities in Indonesia, the problem of how ethics and its manifestations should be outlined in the legislative system that usually bias in the definition of discrimination or legal treatment continue to be an issue that must be seriously considered. In an effort to find the legal aspects of ethics, experts and academics start with fundamental questions such as what is meant by justice, utility, compatibility, abilities, egalitarianism, ideals, discrimination, etc. This this study is qualitatively researched aiming to understand and explore the meaning of ethics in digital economy activities, especially in the context of the use of artificial intelligence (AI). A holistic approach using complex interrelationship between various elements of ethics devinition, legal regulation, and technology to identify and analyze various dimensions of values in morality, transparency, and justice. The result shows that although AI has currently been enjoyed in Indonesia to perform tasks and used to enhance human capabilities, critical gaps in Indonesia’s current laws are found wihin the absence of transparency requirements for AI systems and weak enforcement of data protection. Therefore, it is argued to have risk-based regulatory approach tailored to cultural context of collectivism and propose policy measures, including public awareness campaigns and algorithmic impact assessments.
Copyright (c) 2025 Irsyad Dhahri Samad, Risma Niswaty https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Integration of AI Technology in Students’ Academic Writing Process
This research explores using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in scientific papers by students in Indonesia. The main focus of the study is on students' perceptions of ethical aspects, the risk of plagiarism, the limitations of technology, and its impact on the interaction between writers and tutors. This research uses a quantitative-descriptive approach, the data collection method done by distributing surveys. There were 112 respondents from various universities in Indonesia. The study was conducted to look at data on the use of AI in writing scientific papers. The questionnaire contains questions about the tendency to use AI in writing scientific papers, ethical considerations, the risk of plagiarism, the limitations of technology, and the impact of AI on interaction with tutors. The survey results showed that most respondents (62%) chose not to use ChatGPT to write scientific papers, while the other 38% chose ChatGPT. (84%) respondents scored four or higher on the dimension of ethical considerations. It indicates that a majority agreed or strongly agreed with the moral considerations when using ChatGPT to write a scientific paper. Regarding plagiarism, most respondents (74%) gave a four or greater score, indicating that most respondents agree or firmly agree that using a charge for writing scientific works poses a risk of plagiarism. For the ChatGp dimension of limitations, the vast majority (49%) gave neutral answers to the ChatGp language model dimension to understand and present information that matches the specific domain of the scientific work. Most students (46,01%) agree strongly on the differences in interaction with tutors in using ChatGPT for writing scientific articles. The findings of this study reveal that while AI, like ChatGPT , can improve efficiency in writing scientific papers, clear ethical guidelines are required. The risk of plagiarism and using information without listing the source is a significant concern. Moreover, the limitations of ChatGPT in understanding specific contexts must be acknowledged and overcome. The impact of ChatGPT on the interaction between authors and tutors also requires special attention, as it can affect the quality of academic guidance. Conclusion: This research affirms the importance of understanding and managing the challenges posed by using ChatGPT in writing scientific papers. Ethics, plagiarism, and technological constraints are issues to be considered. Clear guidelines and stricter policies are needed to ensure that ChatGPT supports do not harm academic integrity.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arda Putri Winata, Endang Fitriyah Mannan, Umi Haniati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Inclusive Communication and the Role of Social Media In Shaping an Equitable Community
Public spaces are becoming increasingly open due to the dynamic development of social media, which allows citizens to communicate freely and equally. However, access gaps, algorithmic bias, and the marginalization of certain groups show that not everyone has the same opportunity to participate. This study highlights the issue of inequality in digital communication and the importance of creating an inclusive space for all groups. The objective of this research is to analyze how inclusive communication is defined and implemented on social media and in digital communities, as well as to evaluate the role of social media in shaping communities that are equitable, inclusive, and participatory. The method used is a literature review relying on a systematic literature review based on a multi-database approach, and tactically developed a combination of keywords relevant to the research topic. The study results indicate that social media platforms have great potential in democratizing participation, amplifying the voices of marginalized groups, and building cross-cultural solidarity. Serious obstacles still exist in the form of the digital divide, algorithmic bias, and experiences of online hostility. Case studies from various platforms show that the success of inclusive communication depends on strategies that are culturally sensitive, community-based, and sustainability-oriented. This research recommends the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the integration of inclusive values into digital platform design, public policy, and organizational communication strategies. These findings are expected to contribute both conceptually and practically to creating a more fair, safe, and representative digital space for all.
Copyright (c) 2025 Waska Warta, Tansah Rahmatullah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Lebur Alako Ka’ Tasek: Navigating Resilience of Pasongsongan Fisher Community in Madura
Climate change that has hit the entire Minapolitan area is so worrying, it is not only a threat to the Blue Economy order in Indonesia, but also to the entire fishing community. The people of Pasongsongan Village Madura are one of the coastal communities which quite vulnerable to climate change. Data from the Sumenep Fisheries Office (local government) stated that production achievements in 2023-2024 were somewhat reduced due to bad weather even though this sub-district received appropriate technological aids and also the System Information Kapal which is cutting-edge application form the goverment. This research successfully explores the vulnerability of coastal communities in the midst of climate change and how they collaborate with governments and institutional agencies through various strategies. This study used the Theory of Practice from Pierre Bourdieu in the concept of Habitus and capital with a phenomenological approach. The data collection technique used In-depth interview, observation and focus group discussion with the source triangulation analysis technique. The results of this study revealed several findings, first, institutional agencies that are established in collaboration between fishermen and the Sumenep Regency government both in the context of bonding social capital, Bridging Social Capital, and Linking Social capital are part of participatory decision making in saving the Madura Strait area. Second, the spirit of "Lebur Alako Ka'Tasek" becomes the resilience of fishermen by implementing Resilience as a recovery shown by the ability of fishermen to maintain the balance of tradition and belief in maintaining the principle of "Lebur Alako Ka Tasek" by preserving the traditions of Nyonson, Rokat Tase and Nyabis. Resilience as a stability can be seen from the existence of client patrons in the relationship between traders and ship crew, while resilience as a transformation can be seen from the existence of a search area mapping system in an effort to find more marine products accompanied by the support of the SI-KAPAL application which helps in navigation and mapping.
Copyright (c) 2025 Edy Purwanto, Agustinus Gergorius Raja D, Margaretha Diah Ayu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Digital Kampung: The Role of Mediated Communication in Indonesia's Online Community Dynamics
Emergence of new communities in digital age The advent of digitized era in Indo- nesia and the further development of personal computing are substituting some links between people that they used to be face-to-face be- fore. Thus, developing community implies more than ever before a virtual space which could never create without technology (Habermas, 1994; Wellington et al., 2016). This paper analyses these “digital kampung” spaces through the lens of Mediatization Theory and Cultural Proximity Theory. The analysis takes places through the lens of qualitative content analysis, focusing on patterns in communicative practices across selected community-based Facebook groups, WhatsApp networks and local marketplace platforms. Against this backdrop, the paper explains how mediated communication transforms gotong royong (mutual aid) into hybrids that integrate online coordination with offline enactment. Cultural affinity remains an influence, since common language, symbols and stories that have to do with the place help members feel as if they belong even when they are scattered all over. But the findings also capture tensions: for example between misinformation and lack of access to digital tools, and shifts in what is considered trust. Ultimately the digital kampung is both the continuation and also an adaptation of age old communal traditions in Indonesia, it illustrates how technological platforms can facilitate social coher- ence whilst responding to some of the complex cultural contexts between urban–rural divides.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arsa Widitiarsa Utoyo, Kurnia Setiawan, Geofakta Razali, Algooth Putranto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Urgency of National Digital Accessibility Standards for Inclusive Online Services
This study investigated the absence of a clear and binding national standard on digital accessibility in Indonesia, which has created a significant legal gap and hindered equal access to online services for persons with disabilities. Although existing regulations, such as Law Number 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities and Law Number 1 of 2024 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions, uphold the principle of non-discrimination, they have not provided technical provisions aligned with international standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). This research was conducted using a normative juridical approach, supported by statutory analysis and comparative studies with global best practices. The proposed approach emphasized the integration of WCAG-based technical requirements into Indonesian legal frameworks, either through ministerial regulations or the development of a dedicated Indonesian National Standard (SNI). The findings revealed that the absence of such a legal framework leads to inconsistent implementation between government and private digital platforms, causing structural digital exclusion. The study concluded that regulatory reform is urgently needed to ensure inclusive and standardized digital environments. This reform would not only harmonize national practices with global norms but also strengthen Indonesia’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), enhance social participation, and expand economic opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ni Komang Irma Adi Sukmaningsih https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Empowering Inclusive Learning through Virtual Reality Using a Conceptual Framework for Digital Communication in Education
The dynamic realm of digital communication is increasingly offering us the opportunity to transcend the barriers of tradition and create more inclusive, participatory learning environments. Virtual Reality (VR) is emerging as a powerful medium for this purpose. It holds immense potential for bridging learning gaps, particularly for communities that have been marginalized or otherwise excluded on the basis of geographical, social, or physical barriers. The immersive and interactive qualities of VR are instrumental in this transformative process. This paper explores the application of VR in fostering a more inclusive digital learning space. We specifically delve into how VR can enhance engagement, foster experiential understanding, and promote equal access to resources in educational settings. Drawing upon theoretical foundations from social constructivism and the principles of digital inclusion, we propose a hybrid framework. This framework leverages the potential of VR and digital communication strategies to create a more inclusive learning ecosystem. The paper discusses key dimensions including accessibility, immersion, interaction, and community-building. It also contemplates the broader implications of VR-powered learning in relation to overarching societal goals such as social equity and participatory inclusion. This paper, at its core, seeks to contextualize VR within the broader narrative of inclusive digital transformation, providing educators, policymakers, and technologists with valuable insights for building a fairer, more equitable digital learning future
Copyright (c) 2025 ChenKim Lim, KianLam Tan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Data-Driven Customer Segmentation and Campaign Optimization Using Predictive Analytics in the Retail Sector
The digital era transformed how businesses created value, interacted with customers, and made strategic decisions. Retail companies, in particular, faced increasing pressure to adapt to rapidly evolving consumer preferences, competitive markets, and emerging technologies. This study examined the role of predictive analytics as an enabler of business transformation in the retail sector, using XYZ Retail as a case example. Leveraging sample transactional data from the SAS Viya library, the research applied statistical modeling—logistic regression and decision tree algorithms—combined with Recency, Frequency, and Monetary (RFM) metrics to predict customer responses to a targeted cashback campaign. Model performance was evaluated using misclassification rates, with the decision tree model outperforming logistic regression. Cluster analysis further segmented customers into actionable groups, enabling the development of precise marketing strategies. The findings demonstrated how predictive analytics supported broader digital transformation initiatives by enabling data-driven decision-making, improving customer engagement, and optimizing resource allocation. The study contributed both a methodological approach for predictive modeling in marketing and strategic insights for integrating analytics into long-term business transformation plans.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rika Susanti, Sandy Galang Prakoso https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Conceptual Framework for Inclusive Semantic Retrieval in Digital Heritage Archives
Open cultural heritage platforms like Europeana are widely used to store and share the rich history of Europe. Access to such large collections of linked data is still not widely distributed due to technical difficulties and the poor usability of semantic search interfaces. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for improving information retrieval on cultural heritage knowledge graphs. The model is built on the EDM and RDF Schema and introduces weighted semantic relationships between resources. It encodes weights as contextual metadata on edges and uses category-based weighting, external linked data sources (DBpedia, Freebase, etc. ), and optimized graph traversal to improve the relevance and inclusivity of search results. By assigning relative relevance to each graph edge based on the similarity of shared metadata categories, the proposed method increases the accuracy of query results, while improving their coverage to include semantically similar entities, allowing non-domain expert users, educators, and underrepresented communities to browse and discover new information. This work is in line with efforts to create an inclusive digital public sphere in communication studies by building on the idea of enhancing active semantic and semiotic forms of participation rather than limiting users to passive and non-inclusive forms of access. The paper is theoretical in nature, providing a proof of concept and evaluating model characteristics; however, it also briefly describes the future evaluation strategy and use cases beyond the cultural heritage context.
Copyright (c) 2025 KianLam Tan, HengWei Lee, ChenKim Lim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Artificial Intelligence in Bid Rigging Case Settlement Process: Law and Ethic
Bid rigging is one of the forms of unfair business competition. One of the indications of bid rigging is similar documents. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in detecting indications of bid rigging make it a challenge as well as a potential renewal of detection tools in the bid rigging case settlement. This causes the need to regulate the concept of using Artificial Intelligence to ensure the settlement of bid rigging can run effectively. The process of bid rigging case settlement also needs to consider ethics. This study is a normative juridical research using statutory approach and conceptual approach. The data used is secondary data. The data was collected by literature study method, analyzed by qualitative normative method, and presented descriptively. This study aims to know that Artificial Intelligence can be applied as a tool to detect the similiarity of bidding documents so that the commitee can immidiately identify the potential of bid rigging including at the stage of: research or monitoring of business actors and preliminary examination. The use of Artificial Intelligence technology needs to pay attention to the ethics in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence technology including inclusiveness, humanity and security, transparency, credibility and accountability.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ajeng Aditya Listyani, Bintang Dhimas Aditya Nugroho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Conceptual Framework for Inclusive Smart City Monitoring Using YOLOv10
The shift towards digital economy has made it increasingly clear that the city digital governance needs to be adaptable enough to ensure that the city it serves is as inclusive and sustainable as possible. However, real time object detection powered by deep learning no longer is a straightforward technical problem of model replacement for computational improvements or inference speedups. It needs to become more scalable, contextually more correct, and fairer as the risks of AI-powered city monitoring to marginalize already underserved and underrepresented communities grows with scope of its deployment and range of its applications. To address this shortcoming, this paper attempts to provide a conceptual framework for responsible deployment of state-of-art YOLOv10 object detection models for situational awareness in the smart cities. Linking the strengths of YOLOv10 (multiscale object detection with edge-compatible architectures and improved contextual understanding) and the key principles of digital inclusion, transparency and effective governance, the proposed conceptual framework will help improve both scalability and the contextuality as well as fairness in deployment of AI-based object detection applications towards informed and responsible urban decision-making. A five-layered conceptual model is offered from data collection to ethical considerations and representative applications of inclusive city digital governance such as accessibility mapping, emergency response and smart waste management. Overall, this work attempts to situate the ongoing discussion of responsible AI in object detection on a firmer foundation with ethical design considerations by drawing meaningful parallels to the emerging field of inclusive urban digital communication.
Copyright (c) 2025 KianLam Tan, ChenKim Lim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Financial Performance as Seen from The Angle of: Green Accounting, Environmental Performance, and Intellectual Capital in Major Energy Sector Companies Listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange
This study aims to investigate the effect of Green Accounting, Environmental Performance, and Intellectual Capital onl Financial Performance in primary energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2020–2023 period. The study employs a quantitative approach with a causal research design. The quantitative method is used to systematically and objectively collect, process, analyze, and present data in order to test hypotheses. Causal research is applied to explain cause-and-effect relationships between GreenAccounting, Environmental Performance, and Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance. The population inl this study consists of 40 primary energy sector companies listed on the IDX. After applying eligibility criteria, 31 companies were selected as the sample. A total of 124 company-year observations were used throughout the research period. The results show lthat: (1) Green Accounting has a significant effect on Financial Performance; (2) Environmental Performance has no significant effect onl Financial Performance; (3)Intellectual Capital has a significant effect onl Financial Performance; and (4) Green Accounting, Environmental Performance, and Intellectual Capital simultaneously have asignificant effect on Financial Performance.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nelli Novyarni, Andi Sulistyantoro, Reni Harni, Kartijo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Moderation Role of Tax Socialization on Tax Knowledge and Implementation of the E-Filling System on Taxpayer Compliance
This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of tax knowledge and the application of the e-Filing system on taxpayer compliance with moderation of tax socialization. In this study, samples were taken from individual taxpayers of KPP Pratama Surabaya Gubeng using the purposive sampling method. The analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis and moderation regression analysis (MRA). The results of the study found that there was a positive influence between tax knowledge on taxpayer compliance. The implementation of the e-Filing system also has a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. In contrast to tax socialization which is unable to moderate the influence of tax knowledge and the application of the e-Filing system on the compliance of individual taxpayers of KPP Pratama Surabaya Gubeng.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nabilah Az-Zahra Zhafira, Mienati Somya Lasmana, Siti Nuraini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Innovation of Online English Learning Based on Comprehension-Centered: Transforming Learning Strategies for Junior High School Students
This study explores the challenges of online English learning, where students often rely on rote memorization of vocabulary and grammar while struggling with comprehension and confidence. The purpose of this research was to design and implement a comprehension-centered approach to improve students’ understanding of meaning in digital learning contexts. Using a qualitative case study design, the research involved five seventh-grade students who participated in a three-month online private course. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, documentation of student work, and open and closed questionnaires. The analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, which included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with triangulation and member checks to ensure validity. The findings indicate that students demonstrated stronger comprehension skills, such as identifying main ideas, making inferences, and reflecting on texts more meaningfully. They also showed improved confidence and active engagement through contextual discussions, project-based tasks, and reflective practices. This study contributes original insights by integrating a comprehension-centered approach with digital tools, emphasizing its adaptability and potential to transform online learning across disciplines beyond English language education. The research highlights the importance of aligning comprehension-focused strategies with educational technology to create inclusive and meaningful learning experiences in the digital era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Azzira Humairah, Aqila Najwa, Junwindah N.P Nisbat Waruwu, Sondang Purnamasari Pakpahan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Demand Uncertainty and Manual Packaging System Toward Supply Chain Resilience
Supply chain resilience is a challenge for manufacturing companies amidst market demand uncertainty and operational limitations, one of which is the manual packaging system at PT. Songgolangit Persada, a manufacturing industry producing EM4 fishery probiotics. The study was conducted to determine how demand uncertainty, manual packaging systems, and supply chain resilience at PT. Songgolangit Persada. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires filled out by 50 respondents of PT Songgolangit Persada production staff and quantitative methods. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3. The analysis stated that demand uncertainty was not significant with supply chain resilience with a p-value of 0.905 (> 0.05). The manual packaging system had a significant negative effect with a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05). Limitations in operational technology at the packaging stage can be a factor that reduces supply chain resilience. This study provides a theoretical contribution to the supply chain management literature by combining two important operational factors. Practically, these results provide implications that modernizing packaging systems and investing in automation technology are important strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and adaptability. Future research could explore additional variables such as the use of automation technology and risk mitigation strategies within the broader context of supply chain disruptions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ni Putu Nita Astri Lestari, Agus Purnomo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Crypto Visual Culture and Participation in Platform Based Creative Economies
This study examined the role of visual design in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as a strategic component of value creation and inclusive participation within the decentralized creative economy. The research addressed the growing need to understand how visuals influence identity, accessibility, and community-driven economic engagement in digital platforms. The study was conducted using a qualitative interpretive approach, employing visual rhetorical analysis and digital ethnography. Ten top NFT collections on the OpenSea marketplace were analyzed based on their visual characteristics, creator inclusion, and community interaction. The visual elements were assessed through rhetorical lenses ethos, pathos, and logos, while participation was observed through social media metrics and community discourse. The findings indicated that accessible and culturally resonant visual designs enhanced user engagement and contributed to broader economic inclusion. Collections with visually open, emotionally engaging, and culturally inclusive features attracted stronger community involvement and sustained market relevance. In contrast, NFTs with elitist or exclusive visual narratives demonstrated more limited participation and accessibility. The study concluded that visual identity plays a central role in shaping the success of NFTs not only as aesthetic artifacts but as instruments of economic democratization. It was recommended that future research explore algorithmic visual production and long-term community dynamics across diverse cultural contexts. This research highlighted the potential of visual design to foster equity, representation, and sustainable value in the evolving digital economy.
Copyright (c) 2025 Arief Ruslan, Yori Pusparani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Challenge: Mental Health Protection Policies for Victims of Gender Based Violence
This study aims to analyze the policy challenges in protecting the mental health of victims of gender-based violence in Indonesia, focusing on stigma, service accessibility, budget pressures, and institutional collaboration. The approach used was a review of legal documents, institutional reports, and scientific publications from the past five years (2019–2024). The results show that although Indonesia has a progressive legal framework, such as the Sexual Violence Crime Law, its implementation still faces significant challenges. Social stigma against victims leads to low reporting rates and reluctance to seek psychological help. Additionally, limited mental health service infrastructure at the primary level, especially at community health centers (Health Centers), restricts victims' access to proper care. Budget constraints in the mental health sector, combined with a lack of coordination between government and non-governmental organizations, worsen gaps in comprehensive protection. This study recommends strengthening related regulations, developing integrated psychosocial services, increasing the capacity of mental health professionals, and launching a national campaign to eliminate stigma against victims of violence. With strategic and collaborative efforts, policies that address the mental health needs of victims of gender-based violence can be effectively implemented.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dwi Hardaningtyas, Indriastuti, Suprayoga https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal and Technological Approaches to Cybercrime Risk Mitigation: A Case Study of Cyber Law and Cybersecurity Implementation in Southeast Asia
This study examines the integration of legal and technological approaches in mitigating the risks of cybercrime, with a focus on the implementation of cyber law regulations and cybersecurity technology in the Southeast Asian region. The study uses normative research methods and case studies, examining various legal policies, regulations, and technological security practices in ASEAN countries. The research findings indicate that the increasing threat of cybercrime necessitates the harmonization of cross-border legal regulations and the implementation of adaptive and collaborative cybersecurity technologies. However, there are significant challenges related to the imbalance in technological capacity and law enforcement among countries, as well as limitations in regional coordination. The study emphasizes the importance of synergy between a strong legal framework, enhanced technical capacity, and inter-state cooperation to create a secure and resilient digital ecosystem against cybercrime threats. Strategic recommendations are provided to strengthen policy harmonization, develop cybersecurity infrastructure, and enhance awareness and capacity among law enforcement agencies in Southeast Asia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Seri Mughni Sulubara, Virdyra Tasril, Nurkhalisah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0