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Enhancing the Identity of Creative Industries Through the Development of Batik Motifs Inspired by Local Wisdom
Full text linkEach region possesses diverse forms of local wisdom that reflect the unique values and identity of its community. Bekonang Village, located in Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java, is recognized for its vibrant and enduring creative industries. These industries span various sectors and have continued to thrive over time, yet they require strategic efforts to reinforce and showcase their cultural significance. One effective strategy to strengthen the identity of Bekonang’s creative industries is by visualizing them through traditional textiles that carry both aesthetic and symbolic meaning. Batik, as a prominent cultural artifact, serves as an ideal medium to portray the local character and heritage of Bekonang Village. This study employs a qualitative research approach with descriptive data analysis. Primary data were collected through interviews and direct field observations, while secondary data were obtained from literature reviews. Both sources of data were analyzed to inspire the creation of batik motifs that represent the creative industries of Bekonang. The study identifies various local industries—such as traditional fashion houses, gamelan instrument craftsmanship, and narimo mask making—as rich sources of visual storytelling. By translating these creative activities into distinctive batik motifs, this research aims to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Bekonang Village. The resulting designs serve not only as artistic expressions but also as cultural narratives that highlight the region’s heritage. Ultimately, this study contributes to the broader effort of sustaining local wisdom through innovative cultural representation in traditional textile art
Investigating the Users\u27 Perception of Social Media Amplification of Political Crisis and Power Tussle Discourse in Nigeria
Full text linkThe advent of social media also came with numerous communicative and information-dissemination opportunities. The platforms are highly interactive, offering easy access to users worldwide. Consequently, numerous negative phenomena, including political crises, are amplified. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate users’ perceptions of how social media amplifies political crises and power tussle discourse in Nigeria. The researchers relied on survey and quantitative data collection techniques through administration of online questionnaire link targeting 384 Lagos residents. However, the study recorded 85% response rate as 328 respondents provide responses to the survey. Survey findings revealed that various social media platforms amplify political crises and power tussles, with memes being a particularly prominent medium across platforms. Furthermore, findings also showed that social media has significantly high impact on public opinion formation among users with speed of information-dissemination being the most glaring factor that ensures the effectiveness of platforms in amplifying political crises and power tussle discourse. Researchers concluded that social media platforms play the role of effective information dissemination channels but also act as polarising media, recommending that digital media literacy is imperative to ensure that platforms are not used to promote negatives such as fake news and misinformation whereupon political crisis thrives
Breakthrough Policies and the Vicious Circle of Poverty: A Case Study of Indonesia
Full text linkPoverty in Indonesia persists as a multidimensional challenge reinforced by cyclical traps in which low income restricts access to education, healthcare, and productive capital. Despite periods of steady economic growth, progress in poverty reduction has remained uneven, hindered by deep structural inequalities and recurring external shocks, most notably the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the effectiveness of breakthrough, targeted, and high-impact policy interventions in addressing the fundamental drivers of poverty, comparing their outcomes with conventional growth-led development strategies that often overlook distributional issues. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates qualitative policy analysis with an ARDL model, utilizing national data from 2000 to 2023. The empirical results reveal strong and significant negative relationships between poverty levels and key human development indicators, including literacy, life expectancy, and innovation capacity, emphasizing the centrality of human development in long-term poverty alleviation. Conversely, macroeconomic variables such as GDP growth and foreign direct investment show limited short-run impacts on reducing poverty, suggesting that growth alone is insufficient without accompanying structural reforms. Based on these findings, the study recommends prioritizing investments in education and healthcare, strengthening governance systems, and promoting inclusive employment opportunities. It further proposes a dual strategy that focuses on empowering individuals while simultaneously dismantling structural constraints to ensure sustained reductions in poverty. Thus, the study highlights the need for transformative and inclusive policies that can break Indonesia’s entrenched poverty cycle and support equitable development
Electoral Promises and Democratic Accountability: Strengthening Government–Citizen Engagement for National Unity in Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examines the dynamics of electoral promises in Nigeria’s political landscape between 2015 and 2023, with a particular focus on their implications for government–citizen engagement and national unity. Employing a mixed-methods approach, it identifies the factors that drive overpromising, assesses the extent to which fiscal and administrative constraints hinder fulfillment, and explores strategies for strengthening citizen participation. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, media content analysis, and official documents across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The findings indicate that ethnic and regional sentiments, amplified by media narratives, contribute to unrealistic electoral pledges. Fiscal pressures and bureaucratic inefficiencies further impede policy implementation, eroding public trust and diminishing democratic participation. Grounded in Social Contract, Principal–Agent, Political Communication, and Public Choice theories, the study reveals how weak accountability mechanisms widen the gap between political rhetoric and governance outcomes. It argues that evidence-based pledging, transparent fiscal management, and institutionalized citizen engagement are essential for restoring public confidence. In general, the research contributes to ongoing debates on democratic accountability and governance reform in Nigeria
The Effect of Organizational Justice on Organizational Citizenship Behavior: A Diary Study on the Mediating Role of Challenge and Hindrance Stressors
Full text linkUnderstanding the dynamic interaction between organizational environments and employee work outcomes is essential for developing effective policies and practices that encourage positive workplace behavior. This study investigates the relationship between organizational justice and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), with challenge and hindrance stressors serving as mediating variables. Utilizing a diary study design, data were collected from 31 employees across 310 daily entries to capture both within-person (Level 1) and between-person (Level 2) variations. The multilevel structure enabled a nuanced analysis of daily experiences and their impact on individual work behavior. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between distributive justice—a component of organizational justice—and OCB. Specifically, when employees perceive fairness in the distribution of resources and rewards, they are more likely to engage in discretionary behaviors that benefit the organization. The mediation analysis further suggests that perceived stressors influence how justice perceptions translate into citizenship behaviors, offering insight into the psychological mechanisms underlying this relationship. These results underscore the importance of fostering distributive justice within organizational settings to cultivate a more supportive and productive work environment. By highlighting the role of daily workplace experiences and individual perceptions, this study contributes to the growing body of literature on organizational behavior, particularly within the Malaysian context. It provides practical implications for managers aiming to enhance employee engagement and organizational performance through justice-oriented practices
Remuneration Committee Characteristics and Excess CEO Pay: Evidence from Malaysia
Full text linkThis study examines the monitoring effectiveness of the remuneration committee within corporate boards. Utilizing a dataset of Malaysian listed firms from 2017 to 2021, the findings reveal that an index combining demographic and expertise characteristics (gender, age, ethnicity, educational background, financial expertise, and multiple directorships) better captures remuneration committee diversity than any individual facet. This diversity is associated with a reduction in the Type I agency problem. In contrast, the findings indicate that most independent remuneration committees are ineffective in reducing excess chief executive officer (CEO) pay, potentially exacerbating Type I agency issues. This study offers valuable practical implications for regulators, particularly the Securities Commission Malaysia, as it continues to advance corporate governance reforms. The study also motivates listed companies to adopt best practices in board composition and oversight
Global Standards versus Local Realities: Institutional Pathways of Public-Private Partnerships in Ghana and Mali
Full text linkThis article explores the institutional foundations and policy trajectories of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Ghana and Mali to assess whether emerging economies in West Africa are converging toward global PPP standards or diverging due to domestic constraints. Drawing on comparative institutional analysis and grounded in Institutional Theory, New Public Management, and Transaction Cost Economics, the study contrasts Ghana’s consolidated PPP regime—underpinned by the 2020 PPP Act and centralized oversight—with Mali’s more fragmented, donor-driven approach embedded in a Civil Law tradition. Based on qualitative content analysis of policy documents, legal texts, and project-level data from 2010 to 2024, the findings reveal that while both countries have adopted internationally promoted PPP frameworks, effective implementation is highly dependent on local institutional capacity, governance dynamics, and enforcement mechanisms. The study confirms that the alignment of formal policies does not necessarily lead to analogous outcomes. Rather, successful implementation relies on factors such as adaptive governance, policy credibility, and genuine national ownership. The paper concludes with policy recommendations for enhancing public-private partnership efficiency via legal reforms, capacity building, transparency, and regional knowledge sharing to foster sustainable infrastructure development in the Global South
The Effect of Total Population and Education toward Income Inequality: A Panel Study in Urban Regions, Indonesia
Full text linkIncome inequality is a significant socio-economic issue in urban areas of Aceh Province, despite the region experiencing rapid economic growth. This phenomenon challenges social welfare and equitable access to economic opportunities, particularly amid a rising population and efforts to improve education quality. Previous studies suggest that population and education can influence income distribution; however, the findings remain mixed, and the local context of Aceh has not been thoroughly examined. Consequently, there is a research gap regarding the impact of demographic and educational factors on income inequality in Aceh\u27s urban areas. This study utilizes panel data from 2010 to 2022, encompassing the total population, education, and income inequality. Data were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and other secondary sources. The analysis employs Panel Least Squares, selecting a Random Effects model based on Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange Multiplier tests, which is considered the most suitable approach for capturing interregional variations. The results indicate that the total population has a positive and significant impact on income inequality, suggesting that population growth intensifies competition for jobs and resources, thereby widening income disparities. Additionally, education, as represented by the average years of schooling, shows a positive but non-significant coefficient, indicating that improvements in formal education have not yet directly reduced inequality. This study highlights the significance of demographic management and inclusive education policies in mitigating income disparities. The findings carry policy implications for local governments in designing more equitable and sustainable economic development strategies
Driving Employee Performance of Public Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya: The Role of Reward Management Systems
Full text linkThis study investigates the role of reward management systems in enhancing employee performance in public universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate the impact of reward policies, reward processes, reward structures, and reward categories on employee performance in public universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was theoretically informed by equity theory, goal-setting theory, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and Herzberg\u27s two-factor theory. Using a descriptive research design, the study collected and analyzed data from 150 respondents drawn from the two major public universities in Nairobi County. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that rewarding policies had a significant effect on employee performance in the selected public universities. Further, rewarding processes were found to significantly contribute to employee performance in the public universities. The findings also showed that rewarding structures, including team-based, individual-based, and position-based approaches, had a significant influence on employee performance. Similarly, rewarding categories through intrinsic, extrinsic, and total rewards had a significant influence on employee performance in public universities in Kenya. The study concluded that the ineffective adoption of reward-based management systems resulted in inadequate employee performance at the surveyed universities. It is therefore recommended that the management of public universities, including human resources managers, maintain effective reward management systems as a means of promoting and enhancing employee performance. The findings from this study are instrumental to human resource practitioners, university management, and the academic world
Investigating the Effect of Property Investment and Inflation on Economic Growth in Indonesia
Full text linkSustained economic growth is essential to sustainable development and overall societal prosperity. This phenomenon denotes the continuous enhancement of a nation\u27s economic conditions over time, characterised by elevated levels of economic activity compared to preceding periods. Economic growth is typically correlated with improved societal welfare, which is a key indicator of successful economic development. However, it is imperative to consider additional factors such as income distribution to comprehensively assess the impact of growth on well-being. Establishing economic growth is fundamental to sustainable economic development and prosperity. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the short- and long-run effects of Property Investment and Inflation on economic growth in Indonesia and examine the equilibrium relationship between Property Investment and Inflation on economic growth from the short run to the long run. To achieve this objective, this study employs the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) Panel Model and a cointegration test to establish short- and long-run relationships. The results indicate a short-to long-run equilibrium among the variables. An additional finding is that property investment has a positive effect on economic growth in the long run but no effect in the short run. The inflation variable demonstrates a positive effect on economic growth in the long run but no effect in the short run