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RACVi: The Learning Model to Developing Students' Digital Creativity Thinking Skills
No full textCreative thinking is an essential 21st-century skill, yet innovative learning models for its development are still limited. This research proposes the RACVi learning model, developed using the ADDIE research and development methodology based on a needs analysis of teachers and students, to enhance students’ digital creative thinking skills. The model’s syntax was validated by experts and tested in the classroom. The results showed significant improvements in creativity through extracurricular activities, technological competencies, and structured learning. The RACVi model is recommended for enhancing digital creative skills at all levels of education because it is valid and aligned with students’ needs
Utilization of Digital Communication Via Instagram @kemlu_ri in Navigating Diplomacy and Policy in Asia as Support for Achieving SDG 17
No full textDigital communication plays a vital role in modern diplomacy, particularly in navigating the complexities of the geopolitical landscape in Asia. This study analyzes how the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@kemlu_ri) utilizes Instagram as a digital diplomacy tool to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17, Partnerships for the Goals. The research adopts theoretical frameworks of digital diplomacy and strategic communication, focusing on the influence of social media in fostering international partnerships. A qualitative content analysis method was employed, examining posts from the @kemlu_ri Instagram account during the period of July to September 2024. The analysis involved selecting content related to international diplomacy, policy initiatives, and collaborations relevant to SDG 17, along with monitoring engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments). The findings reveal that Instagram is effectively used as a digital diplomacy tool, focusing on international collaborations, bilateral and multilateral agreements, and efforts to strengthen regional partnerships in Asia. The analysis indicates that posts with strong visual appeal and clear messages about Indonesia’s diplomatic efforts garnered higher engagement. Statistical significance was found in the frequency and type of engagement, particularly on posts related to gender equality, economic cooperation, and human rights. The study concludes that @kemlu_ri has successfully leveraged Instagram as a strategic communication platform to support Indonesia’s diplomacy in Asia, contributing to the achievement of SDG 17 by promoting partnerships and collaborations on key global issues
The prevalence of postpartum depression and associated characteristics in fathers of newborns in Yazd City in 2023: A cross-sectional study
No full textBackground: Most research on postpartum depression (PPD) has predominantly focused on mothers, leaving a gap in understanding fathers’ experiences and help-seeking behaviors.
Objective: This study aims to investigate the paternal PPD, addressing its complex causes and ultimately improving family health.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 270 fathers of newborns who referred to healthcare centers in Yazd, Iran from September 2023-September 2024 were enrolled. Participants were asked to fill the Edinburgh questionnaire to examine the prevalence and contributing factors of PPD.
Results: A total of 270 fathers participated, with 146 daughters and 124 sons. The average depression score was 8.7 ± 6.2. The study found no significant difference in depression rates based on fathers’ education level (p = 0.09), the number of children (p = 0.1), or history of newborn neonatal intensive care unit hospitalization (p = 0.5). However, a significant correlation was identified between depression and monthly income (p = 0.002) and having a baby girl (p = 0.03). Overall, 81 fathers (30%) reported experiencing depression.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for long-term planning to address paternal depression, emphasizing that healthcare systems should not only focus on maternal mental health but also recognize the psychological challenges faced by fathers. Supporting fathers is crucial for the well-being of both mothers and newborns
Comparison of Optometry Students’ Confidence, Adherence, and Experience in Using Lensometry
No full textPurpose: To investigate the confidence levels of optometry students in performing lensometry and to identify factors influencing it.
Methods: This cross-sectional research was carried out on 51 undergraduate optometry students (26 fourth-term and 25 sixth-term) at Zahedan City, Iran, in 2024. Each participant provided feedback on the impact of the lensometry training on their confidence levels via a four-section structured questionnaire using a census sampling method. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression model were employed to analyze information. The significance level was set at 0.05. All analyses were performed using SPSS ver. 26.0.
Results: Fourth-term students had a significantly higher mean confidence score (55.19) than sixth term students (55.19 vs. 49.72; p = 0.03). The mean lensometry experience score was also notably higher for fourth-term than sixth-term students (11.88 vs. 10.40; p = 0.03). A significant positive association was detected between lensometry experience and student confidence (r = 0.69, p < 0.001). Additionally, there was a moderate direct association between adherence to basic principles and confidence (r = 0.53, p < 0.001). Confidence in performing lensometry for bifocal lenses (74.50%) was significantly higher compared to progressive lenses (31.37%), which correlated with more experience in bifocal lensometry (70.59% vs. 25.49%). Notably, 89.54% of students lacked experience in reading prism, resulting in lower confidence (21.85%).
Conclusion: Sixth-term students exhibited lower confidence and less lensometry experience than fourth-term students. All students reported lower confidence in performing lensometry on complex lenses. Continuous evaluation of students, giving them appropriate feedback, providing basic training with computer simulators, and doing more exercises with these tools can be useful in solving this problem
From Silencing to Resistance: A Legal Analysis of the Comprehensive Implementation and Integrated Design of Anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) in Indonesia
No full textIn various regions of Indonesia, SLAPPs have often befallen environmental activists, investigative journalists, human rights defenders, and indigenous peoples who are fighting for their customary land. Lawsuits filed by parties with economic or political power are often not based on strong legal substance, but rather are intended to tire, suppress, and intimidate public interest defenders. The approach used in this study is a type of normative legal research, namely based on analysis of library materials as data sources and legal principles and statutory regulations related to the problems being studied. The substance of the discussion includes the importance of the early dismissal mechanism as the main strategy in dealing with strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) cases, both in the criminal and civil realms. As well as the restorative justice approach in handling environmental cases, especially in the context of anti-SLAPP, by emphasizing that this mechanism can be an alternative to resolving cases that is more humane and does not burden environmental activists who are often positioned as suspects/defendants/convicts. This study is important to analyze the reality of the implementation of anti-SLAPP regulations legally, and to formulate recommendations for the formation of effective and contextual legal policies for law enforcement and protection of environmental activists in Indonesia
Work-leisure Balance as a Catalyst for Leader Engagement: Evidence from Four-star Hotel General Managers in Jakarta
No full textThe hospitality industry operates in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, imposing significant demands on leaders, particularly General Managers (GMs) of four-star hotels in Jakarta. While prior research identifies work-life balance (WLB) as a predictor of employee well-being, its role in sustaining leader engagement remains underexplored. Existing literature disproportionately emphasizes frontline staff, neglecting how GMs replenish cognitive and emotional resources. Addressing this gap, this study investigates the impact of work-leisure balance on leader engagement among Jakarta’s four-star hotel GMs. The research employs a quantitative descriptive design, and data were collected via structured questionnaires from 56 GMs. The respondents were chosen by purposive sampling. Results demonstrate that work-leisure balance positively and significantly influences leader engagement. The findings advocate organizational policies prioritizing flexible scheduling, enabling GMs to allocate time for social interactions and professional development of employees. This study contributes to leadership and hospitality literature by redefining WLB’s utility for senior executives and offering practical insights for sustaining engagement in high-stakes roles
Adoption of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies to Enhance Competitiveness of Travel Agencies: Systematic Literature Review
No full textThis systematic literature review examines AR/VR adoption among Indonesian travel agencies and competitive impacts following the PRISMA 2020 protocol. Searching eight databases yielded 892 articles, with 68 studies selected through systematic screening by independent reviewers (Cohen’s Kappa κ = 0.87). Meta-analysis of 12,847 participants across quantitative (63.2%), qualitative (23.5%), and mixed-methods (13.2%) studies identified technology readiness as the strongest adoption predictor (β = 0.52, p < 0.001). Indonesian agencies demonstrate 23% AR/VR adoption with 24.3% CAGR, lagging Singapore (52.4%) and Malaysia (45.3%), with regional variations from 36.4% (Jakarta) to 5.2% (Eastern Indonesia). Adopting agencies achieved significant competitive advantages: 34% market share increases, 45% operational efficiency gains, and 28% cost reductions. The extended UTAUT model explained 73.4% of adoption variance (R² = 0.734), with customer experience enhancement as the central mechanism linking AR/VR adoption to competitive advantages. Findings contribute contextualized technology adoption frameworks for emerging economies and demonstrate Indonesia’s potential for digital tourism leadership through strategic immersive technology implementation
Customer Experience Touchpoints That Drive Customer Satisfaction at Wellness Resort: A Qualitative Analysis
No full textCustomer experience is critical for customer satisfaction and loyalty, especially in wellness resorts where service quality and personalized care are important. The study investigates the customer experience touchpoints that drive customer satisfaction at wellness resorts, focusing on Kerala, India. Understanding these touchpoints is essential for resort managers to enhance customer satisfaction and retention as wellness tourism grows rapidly. This study adopts a purposive sampling with a netnographic approach to analyze online reviews from highly rated wellness resorts on TripAdvisor, the travel guidance platform. With the help of qualitative analysis, the research identifies key themes such as high-quality physical environment, consistent service reliability, and personalized guest care as critical to customer satisfaction. The research findings state that customer satisfaction results from consistent excellence across all touchpoints. The study adds to the body of knowledge on service experience, which provides practical insights to managers to provide an overall customer experience in a wellness destination
Digital Transformation Strategies Through the TOE Framework: Empirical Evidence from Star-rated Hotels in Batam, Indonesia
No full textThis study examines the relationship between social media adoption and the performance of star-rated hotels in Batam City through the lens of the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework. A quantitative research design was employed, with hotel managers selected as respondents due to their comprehensive understanding of the link between social media usage and organizational performance. Batam, as one of Indonesia’s primary gateways for foreign tourists, has experienced consistent growth in international arrivals, positioning the hotel industry as a strategic sector. In response to intense competition, hotels are increasingly required to embrace digital transformation to ensure long-term sustainability. The findings reveal that relative advantage (RA) and top management support (TMS) significantly influence social media usage, whereas competitive pressure (CP) does not. Moreover, social media usage (SMU) emerged as the most influential factor affecting hotel business performance and also serves as a mediating variable in this relationship. This study offers new insights into the growing literature on digital transformation in the Indonesian tourism sector by highlighting the key determinants of social media adoption and its role in enhancing organizational performance. These findings offer a conceptual foundation for future empirical research in the regional hospitality context
Analysis of Wildlife Tourism Potential Using Camera Traps and Ecotourism at PT Restorasi Alam Hijau, Paser Regency, East Kalimantan Province
No full textThis research on the potential for wildlife tourism and ecotourism was conducted in the concession area of PT Restorasi Alam Hijau, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The site is primarily an oil palm plantation interspersed with small forest patches that form a matrix connected to surrounding forests. The study examines opportunities to develop wildlife tourism and ecotourism in this concession, intending to integrate them into the company’s low-carbon ecotourism initiatives. Data were collected through camera trapping and direct observation, supported by previous studies. Wildlife data were analyzed using reference guidebooks for the identification of nationally and internationally protected species, while ecotourism potential was assessed using the 7A destination framework. The study found that this area has significant potential for developing wildlife tourism integrated with existing ecotourism activities. One of the key wildlife species suitable for such tourism is the Bornean Gibbon (Hylobates albibarbis). Wildlife monitoring using camera traps can also be promoted as an engaging activity. Furthermore, the findings highlight the potential to develop wildlife tourism that is integrated with low-carbon ecotourism initiatives at this site. The implications of this research extend to the creation of new tourism destinations in Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, and provide a basis for further studies on integrating wildlife tourism with low-emission ecotourism