Ascarya Journal of Islamic Science, Culture & Social Studies
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FOMO in the Digital Age: A Study of Self-Esteem and Social Media Effects on North Sumatran Youth
Full text linkThis study investigates the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in North Sumatran society, particularly among Generation Z, in relation to self-esteem and social media usage. The research employs a quantitative approach with a correlational survey design, involving a sample of 150 respondents aged 12-24 years from various regions in North Sumatra who are active users of social media platforms. The study utilizes three main questionnaires: FOMO scale, social media addiction scale, and self-esteem scale. Multiple regression analysis is used to determine the involvement of each independent variable (self-esteem and social media usage) in the dependent variable (FOMO). The results reveal that both self-esteem and social media usage have a significant positive influence on FOMO. Interestingly, higher self-esteem is found to be associated with increased FOMO, suggesting that self-esteem in this context may be contingent on social validation and can strengthen the desire for digital existence. The high use of social media platforms also reinforces a sense of connectedness and a desire to socialize, which, if unfulfilled, can lead to anxiety due to the fear of being left behind. The study highlights the importance of understanding the quality of self-esteem in the current cultural and digital context and the need for digital literacy based on Islamic values to promote critical awareness of social expectations manipulated in digital spaces. The findings have practical implications for creating strategies to improve the identity and psychological resilience of young people amidst the digital culture in North Sumatra
Determinants of Youth Unemployment in Urban Duhok: A Logistic Regression Analysis of Duhok\u27s Labor Market
Full text linkYouth unemployment remains a critical socioeconomic issue in Duhok City. This study used an online cross-sectional survey (Google Forms) of 2,076 urban residents aged 18–30, conducted from January to March 2025, to assess employment status and sociodemographic predictors of joblessness. The respondents were 37.7 percent female (n = 782) and 62.3 percent male (n = 1,294). Educational attainment included 33.9 percent secondary‐school graduates, 28.2 percent postgraduate degree holders, 21.9 percent undergraduates, 14.2 percent diploma holders, 1.4 percent with no formal education, and 0.3 percent with vocational training. Employment breakdown showed 30.5 percent in full‐time work, 12.9 percent in part‐time roles, 14.0 percent self‐employed, and 38.2 percent unemployed; 3.3 percent were unable to work and 1.1 percent were retired. Enhanced logistic regression analysis (Stata 17) with comprehensive model diagnostics revealed that female sex (OR = 1.43), younger age (OR = 0.97 per year), and lower educational attainment significantly increased the odds of unemployment, with diploma (OR = 0.75), undergraduate (OR = 0.68), and postgraduate (OR = 0.52) credentials offering graduated protection. Gender-stratified analysis and interaction effects (gender × education) provided deeper insights into differential employment barriers. Model fit statistics showed Pseudo R² = 0.142, with good model performance (Hosmer-Lemeshow p = .189). These findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive policies, age-appropriate training, and expanded vocational and higher-education pathways to reduce youth joblessness in the Kurdistan Region. However, the online sampling methodology limits generalizability to digitally connected youth populations only
Towards an Inclusive Creative Economy: Applying John Rawls’ Economic Justice to Empower Reog Ponorogo Artists
Full text linkReog Ponorogo, a traditional Indonesian art form, plays a significant role in shaping the creative economy and cultural identity of the Ponorogo Regency. Despite their cultural importance and economic potential, the distribution of economic benefits among stakeholders remains unequal, leaving many artists economically vulnerable. This study explores the application of John Rawls’s principles of economic justice to address income disparities and foster an inclusive creative economy in the Reog Ponorogo ecosystem. Through a qualitative phenomenological approach, this research examines the lives of art actors and stakeholders, as well as the creative economic empowerment strategies implemented by the local government. The findings reveal a significant income gap between performers, who earn a modest income of 50,000–300,000 rupiah per performance, and entrepreneurs dealing with Reog attributes and souvenirs, who can generate a turnover of up to 100 million rupiah per month. Applying Rawls\u27 principles of equal basic freedom and the difference principle, this study proposes policy recommendations and strategies to ensure fair access to opportunities, the equitable distribution of income, education and capacity building, market expansion, and policy support. By aligning these elements with Rawls\u27 principles, the creative economy can celebrate cultural heritage, while promoting economic growth and social equality. This study bridges the gaps in the existing literature by integrating cultural preservation with economic empowerment, offering valuable insights for policymakers, cultural practitioners, and scholars in fostering an inclusive and sustainable creative economy
Spatial Analysis of Predisposition to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Incidence in Timor Tengah Utara Regency in 2020-2022
Full text linkDengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a potentially fatal infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. In 2022, the Timor Tengah Utara Regency recorded 44 cases of DHF, with the highest incidence (31 cases) concentrated in the Sasi Public Health Center.Historical data revealed 56 cases in 2021, including one fatality, and 124 cases in 2020, with two deaths. This study aimed to analyze the influence of age, occupation, mobility, residence, income, and education on DHF incidence and examine the spatial distribution of DHF cases in the region using GeoDa software. Employing a descriptive-exploratory design, this study analyzed data from 224 patients with DHF. Bivariate LISA analysis revealed significant spatial autocorrelation for mobility (p = 0.0000), income (p = 0.0061), residence (p = 0.0003), and education (p = 0.0000), whereas age (p = 0.2774) and occupation (p = 0.9260) showed no significant relationships. Further testing with the Lagrange Multiplier (LM) model (p = 0.0000) confirmed spatial dependence, and the Spatial Autoregressive Model (SAR) was identified as the best model because of its highest R² (0.974420) and lowest AIC (329.606). These findings underscore the importance of considering spatial factors in DHF management and provide a foundation for targeted interventions, such as improving community awareness and resource allocation in high-risk areas. The results demonstrate the potential of spatial analysis tools to enhance public health strategies for infectious disease control
Santri Community, Charisma, and the Contrast Political Agency: Electoral Victory and Defeat in Jombang and Mojokerto, Indonesia
Full text linkThe phenomenon of the santri community and the choice of regional head candidates in local politics in Indonesia displays heterogeneous dynamics across regions. In the 2024 regional elections, Gus Barra, son of KH. Asep Saifuddin Chalim won the contest in Mojokerto, while Bu Nyai Munjidah, daughter of the late KH. A. Wahab Chasbullah, lost in Jombang despite having a strong religious pedigree. Both had the capital to win their second terms as incumbents, but the final results differed. This study aims to explain why the charisma and branding of their parents as kiai produced different electoral outcomes in these two santri regions, thereby contradicting the general understanding that santri communities are homogeneous and contributing to the literature on local Islamic democracy and the sociology of religious politics in Southeast Asia. This article uses a comparative qualitative method, drawing on interviews with political elites and Islamic boarding school figures, local media analysis, and KPU data. Weberian charisma and political agency theories are used to interpret the role of santri communities as active actors in the local democratic process, negotiating political choices. The research results show that victory or defeat is not solely determined by religious capital as the primary factor, but is also influenced by gender factors, political patronage, political campaigns, branding, and fragmented support from Islamic boarding schools. In conclusion, the santri community possesses dynamic, context-specific political agency that cannot be equated across regions
Islamic Social Business: The Role of al-Qardul Hasan in Empowering Vulnerable Micro-Enterprises through Bankziska
Full text linkThis study examines the development and implementation of Islamic financial institutions based on Al-Qardul Hasan, specifically through the Bankziska model, in the context of empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The phenomenon underlying this research is the high dependence of MSMEs on loan sharks who provide high-interest loans, especially in traditional markets, rural areas, and poor urban areas. In addition, the difficulty of accessing finance from conventional and Islamic banks further exacerbates the economic conditions of MSMEs. The Bankziska concept offers an alternative solution by providing loans without interest, without administrative fees, without fines, and collateral. Bankziska utilizes zakat, infaq, shodaqoh, and other social and religious funds to support MSMEs. The main objective of this concept is to realize a prosperous and just society (Baldatun thayyibatun wa rabbun ghafur). The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. The research results indicate that the Bankziska concept can serve as an alternative model for empowering MSMEs based on Sharia principles, reducing dependence on loan sharks, and increasing financial access for MSMEs. Implications of this research include the development of a more inclusive and sustainable Sharia financial business model
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Level Among Employees and Students after Conflicts in Duhok City
Full text linkThis study aimed to determine the level of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) among residents in Duhok City, after a series of trauma and conflicts, examine gender differences in GAD levels, and assess variations across different job categories and age groups. A descriptive, analytical cross-sectional design was employed using the DSM-5 Severity Measure for Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Adult. The study utilized simple random sampling to recruit 1,430 participants from various locations in Duhok city. The data were processed through descriptive statistics, one-sample t-test, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA. Results showed a high prevalence of GAD among the population by (24.6% mild, 12.2% moderate, and 3.3% sever), with females experiencing significant higher (52.1%) compared to male by (27.8%). There were also significant variations across occupational groups, and the highest anxiety level was seen amongst the non-governmental employees, followed by government employees and students. Variations by age showed that the anxiety levels were higher amongst the older age group compared to the younger age groups. These results are helpful for planning specially targeted mental health intervention and policy in the region
Taḥlīl al-Irtibāţ baina Idārah al-Mawārid al-Basyariyyah wa al-Mu’ammāriyyah al-Riyādiyyah: Dirāsah Maidāniyyah fī al-Manẓūmār al-Ĥukūmiyyah bi Idārah Zakho al-Mustaqillah
No full textThis study aims to analyze and understand the nature of the relationship between digital human resource management and entrepreneurial architecture in government organizations within Zakho Independent Administration, in light of the increasing challenges posed by the modern digital environment. The study was based on a main hypothesis stating the existence of a positive significant correlation between digital human resource management and entrepreneurial architecture, along with sub-hypotheses that addressed the links between the sub-dimensions of both variables. The researcher employed a descriptive-analytical approach, relying on multiple correlation analysis using Spearman\u27s correlation coefficient, and applied a questionnaire to a random sample of managers and employees in government administrations. The results of statistical analysis revealed a strong positive and statistically significant correlation between digital human resource management and entrepreneurial architecture (overall correlation coefficient = 0.606, at significance level 0.01). The results also showed variation in the strength of relationships between the sub-dimensions of the two variables, with observed weakness or non-significance in the relationship between some dimensions, particularly between digital evaluation and entrepreneurial design dimensions. The study concluded with a set of findings and recommendations focusing on the necessity of developing integrated policies to enhance the integration between digital human resource management and entrepreneurial architecture, and the importance of investing in human capital and modern technology to achieve institutional excellence in the government sector
Peran Lembaga Keagamaan dalam Dinamika Sistem Hukum Pidana di Indonesia
Full text linkReligious institutions play a crucial role in shaping Indonesia’s criminal law system. Religious norms, particularly Islamic law, not only serve as a source of moral values but also contribute to the formation of positive legal norms. This study aims to analyze the role of religious institutions in Indonesia’s criminal law system. It employs a juridical-normative method with a qualitative approach, focusing on the analysis of legal texts, religious documents, and relevant scholarly works. Data were collected through literature study, drawing on sacred texts, legislation, religious decrees, and academic journals. The data were analyzed qualitatively through data reduction, data presentation, and inductive conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that religious institutions influence the formation of criminal law principles, such as justice, proportionality, personal responsibility, and humane treatment. The Islamic criminal law system, consisting of hudud, qishas/diyat, ta\u27zir, and makhzurat categories, serves as a selective reference within the national legal system. This study concludes that Indonesia\u27s criminal law system results from a complex adaptation of religious norms, modern law, and social needs. Future research is recommended to explore the role of religious institutions in contemporary criminal policy, such as cybercrime and protection of vulnerable groups, through empirical studies
Parenting Practices and Religious Character Development in Early Childhood: A Study of Tanjung Morawa Village
Full text linkReligious character development is a coaching effort provided by parents to their children, typically initiated at an early age to instill religion and its values as a means of training and developing children to possess good morals, obedience in worship, and noble attitudes and traits both in the present and future. This research aims to investigate the parenting or parenting practices employed in children\u27s lives to foster religious character. The focus of this study is to describe the nurturing and coaching provided by parents to their children as educators in a family setting to form a religious character. This research utilizes a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and is conducted in Tanjung Morawa-A Village. The subjects of the research are parents of early childhood aged 4-6 years. The data collection techniques employed include interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis employs Miles and Huberman\u27s method, which involves data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that parents in Tanjung Morawa-A Village utilize democratic parenting practices in fostering their children\u27s religious character from an early age. Parents employ various strategies to foster their children\u27s religious character, including providing religious education, incorporating religious values in everyday life, setting good examples, and offering advice. The success of the parenting strategies implemented by parents in Tanjung Morawa Village is evidenced by their children\u27s development of noble character traits, such as politeness, honesty, good behavior, and good words, as well as their knowledge of Allah SWT, His Messenger, and His teachings