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Digitizing Tourism for Heritage Revitalization: The Role of Social Media and Dynamic Websites
No full textThe Kasepuhan Cirebon Palace (KKC), founded in 1529, is a cultural and religious landmark of substantial historical importance. Despite its enduring legacy, the palace’s digital marketing initiatives remain underdeveloped. Grounded in digital destination marketing theory and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this study develops and evaluates an integrated digital strategy comprising interactive websites and social media content to strengthen KKC’s marketing and revitalization. A mixed-method approach was employed within the Design Science Research paradigm, emphasizing both artifact creation and evaluation. The methodology encompassed two interrelated processes: (1) the development of user-centered website and social media artifacts, and (2) their systematic evaluation. Effectiveness was assessed through a User Acceptance Test (UAT) involving at least 96 tourists, focusing on usability, information quality, and service interaction quality, supported by a comparative analysis of visitation data before and after implementation. The UAT demonstrated high user satisfaction, with an average rating of 85/100, particularly highlighting the strength of information quality. Additionally, tourist arrivals increased by 40% within six months of implementation, directly linked to the launch of KKC’s digital marketing campaign. These findings confirm that structured digital marketing can substantially enhance the visibility and attractiveness of cultural heritage sites. The study contributes a replicable framework for other heritage destinations and suggests further exploration of immersive digital innovations, such as virtual tours
The Importance of Theory and Design in Tourism Research: A Case Study of Photovoice Method
No full textThis study examines the close relationship between theory and research design in the development of tourism studies, highlighting the use of the Photovoice method as a participatory approach within the context of regenerative tourism. Grounded in the theoretical frameworks of social constructivism, participatory action research (PAR), and regenerative tourism theory, this research demonstrates how theory can be applied through participatory research design to generate meaningful social change. The study analyzes several previous research findings related to the use of the Photovoice method in tourism studies and connects them with the researcher’s own experience in applying Photovoice in a tourism village context. The research involves local residents in documenting and interpreting their experiences related to tourism and environmental sustainability. The findings indicate that the Photovoice method is not only a research tool but also a participatory learning process that fosters community empowerment, critical reflection, and socio-ecological resilience. This study strengthens the discourse on regenerative tourism by demonstrating that participatory design can bridge academic theory and tangible transformation within communities
Nurturing Resilience through Religious Education of the Left-Behind Children in Southeast Asia: Insights from the Philippines
No full textThis Indonesia-led study, enriched with comparative insights from the Philippines, investigates how religious-based education fosters resilience, moral development, and social stability among Left-Behind Children (LBC) in migrant worker families. Primary qualitative data from Jambearum Village, Central Java, Indonesia, were gathered through interviews, participant observation, and document review involving migrant parents, caregivers, community leaders, and religious educators. Insights from the Philippines were drawn from a structured synthesis of published studies, reflecting its longer history of LBC research and organized family support programs involving schools, NGOs, and churches, highlighting how faith-based institutions complement family care and promote psychosocial wellbeing. Guided by migration theory, socialization theory, religious education principles, and functionalist perspectives on religion, the analysis shows that in both Indonesia and the Philippines, resilience is cultivated through religious institutions, kinship arrangements, and adaptive reconfigurations of gender roles. This study provides regionally relevant recommendations to enhance the well-being of LBC and strengthen cross-national learning
American Foreign Policy on Israel's Occupation of Palestine During Joe Biden's Presidential Period (2021–2025)
No full textThe Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the longest unresolved conflicts to date, largely due to the significant influence of superpower policies, particularly those of the United States. This study aims to analyze US foreign policy during Joe Biden’s presidential term (2021–2025) in the context of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study examines the dynamics of international politics, Palestine’s position in the United Nations (UN), and the role of US diplomacy and military intervention during this period. The results of the study show that although the Biden administration has adopted a more moderate rhetoric than its predecessor, US foreign policy still tends to support Israeli interests through military aid and diplomacy in international forums. This policy contributes to the continuation of tension and the escalation of violence in the Palestinian territories, as well as criticism from the international community regarding human rights violations and the failure of the peace process. This study underscores the importance of a more balanced policy shift to achieve a sustainable and peaceful solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict
Transformative Role of the SIBAT Community in Mitigating Disaster Risk in Surakarta City
No full textThis article analyzes the transformative role of the community-based disaster alert (SIBAT) community in mitigating disaster risks in Surakarta City. It uses community resilience theory in the conceptual framework of community-based disaster risk mitigation (PRBBM) developed by UNDRR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction). The research method adopts a qualitative approach with case study design involving participatory observation, document analysis, and in-depth interviews with 25 SIBAT members and 10 related stakeholders. The findings show that the SIBAT community has successfully developed a flood early warning system, combining local knowledge and modern technology and lowering material loss compared with the previous similar disaster. A community’s adaptive capacity improves significantly along with most community members’ improved understanding and preparedness for disaster. The sustainable training program concerning SIBAT has trained 53 volunteers to be capable of performing independent evacuation and first aid. An economic resilience program has been developed to ensure that waste management, hydroponic vegetable cultivation, and vetiver planting can be alternative sources of income during disaster. This research also reveals an innovative collaborative governance model between SIBAT, the city government, and the private sector in funding and planning disaster mitigation. Main challenges identified include limited resource, membership regeneration, and inter-village coordination. SIBAT model in Surakarta indicates transformation from responsive to preventive approach in disaster management, with local knowledge documentation concerning flood patterns currently integrated into urban spatial planning policy
Constraining Structures in Divorce Practices Among Rural Javanese Women: A Feminist Structural Analysis
No full textThis study analyzes the constraining structures that influence women’s divorce (cerai gugat) practices among Javanese women living in rural transmigration areas. Drawing upon Anthony Giddens’ structuration theory and feminist methodology, this paper explores how social norms, cultural values, gender relations, and economic conditions shape women’s agency in deciding to divorce. Qualitative fieldwork was conducted in Sukamaju Village, Kuantan Singingi Regency, using in-depth interviews with 10 divorced women, community figures, and religious leaders. The findings reveal that the divorce process is constrained by five dominant structures: unregistered (siri) marriages, complex and costly legal procedures, cultural expectations of family harmony, children as mediating agents, and negative stereotypes of divorced women ( janda). These findings highlight the tension between women’s agency and structural constraints within Javanese patriarchal culture. The study contributes to gender and rural sociology by revealing how women negotiate cultural, legal, and moral boundaries to exercise autonomy within limiting social structures
Gen Z Students Participation in Fieldwork at Mangrove Conservation Areas to Foster Environmental Awareness
No full textOutdoor learning through field trips is an effective strategy to provide Generation Z (Gen Z) students with direct experience of environmental conditions. This activity not only enriches students’ factual knowledge of natural landscapes but also has the potential to foster environmental awareness. This study aims to examine the active participation of Gen Z students in a field trip to a mangrove conservation area and its impact on the enhancement of their environmental awareness. The research used a descriptive approach with a simple qualitative and quantitative method. The participants were students of Laboratorium UM Junior High School who participated in a field trip to Clungup Mangrove Conservation (CMC) area. The instruments used included observation of student activities, knowledge questionnaires, and environmental awareness attitude scale. The data were analyzed through a qualitative description of student participation activities and a calculation of knowledge and environmental awareness scores after activity. The results show active participation of Gen Z students in ecosystem observation, planting, seeding, data recording and disciplined practice of maintaining cleanliness within the CMC area. Data analysis shows an increase in knowledge and the formation of environmental awareness among students after the field trip. Thus, field trips to mangrove conservation areas are proven to be effective as a contextual learning medium capable of fostering active student participation while building an environmentally awareness character
Visual Empathy: Developing Animated Video Media as a Strategic Effort to Prevent Bullying in Junior High Schools in Malang City
No full textA lack of empathy is one of the reasons why bullying still occurs frequently among junior high school students in Malang City. There are no educational media that can be used to increase empathy as a bullying prevention effort. This study aims to develop an animated video media “Visual Empathy” as an effort to prevent bullying in junior high schools in Malang City. Visual Empathy is an audio-visual media designed to convey moral messages and social values in preventing bullying in an interesting, easy-to-understand way, and adapted to the characteristics of junior high school students. The novelty of this study lies in the combination of a storyline that teaches empathy with visual animation to make students more emotionally involved and encourage good behavior. The research method used is research and development (R&D) with the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model. The research subjects were junior high school students in Malang City. This media is considered effective, interesting, and innovative as an alternative for learning character values and strengthening an anti-bullying culture in the junior high school environment
Beyond Awareness: Exploring the Lived Experience of Ecological Social Responsibility in Student Organizations of the Faculty of Social Sciences
No full textIn a time when environmental issues are shaping our society’s future, it is more important than ever to understand how young people understand their ecological responsibilities. This study investigates how Generation Z students at the State University of Malang comprehend and use the idea of ecological social responsibility (ESR) in their day-to-day activities. Many students see ESR as a combination of moral awareness, sustainable choices, and a sense of community rather than merely a list of eco-friendly actions. This research captures the subtleties of how ecological values are woven into social interaction and personal identity through a mixed-method approach that combines survey data with in-depth discussions through semi-structured interviews. What comes out is a picture of young people who think critically, ask important questions, and actively participate in environmental issues rather than merely following the rules. These observations suggest a more general conclusion: university environmental education must encompass more than just behavior instruction. In order for sustainability to become more than just practice, it must also provide an environment for moral introspection, identity development, and sincere engagement
The Impact of Financial Anxiety and Financial Knowledge on College Student's Financial Behavior
No full textFinancial behavior among students is a crucial issue, as ineffective management may lead to instability during their studies. Previous studies highlight both psychological and cognitive factors as key determinants, yet findings remain inconsistent. This research examines the influences of financial anxiety and knowledge on the financial behavior of Social Studies Education students at Universitas Negeri Malang. Using a quantitative explanatory approach, data were collected from 193 respondents and analyzed through multiple linear regression. The results show that financial anxiety has no significant effect, while financial knowledge exerts a positive and significant influence. These findings emphasize the importance of enhancing financial literacy programs in higher education as a practical strategy to foster healthier financial behavior among students