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China's Debt Trap in Indonesia: A Case Study of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Project
Get PDFThanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, the rise of China has brought forth new sets of opportunities and challenges for Southeast Asia. Indonesia has become one of Southeast Asia countries that has close economic relations with China. The Indonesia-China High Speed Rail project, which connects Jakarta-Bandung with a 142 km long line, can be seen as one of the biggest projects between Indonesia and China. However, the project faces an overrun of around USD 2 billion. This paper aims to analyze the worst possibility that Indonesia will face, namely China's Debt Trap. This paper uses the literature study method. The results show that Indonesia has the potential to be caught in China's debt-trap if there are no comprehensive economic recovery efforts without relying on foreign loans. State income from loans and debts will only lead Indonesia under the influence of the lender country. This paper suggests that Indonesia needs to reconsider its decision to use APBN funds for a new capital project, namely Nusantara. This can make Indonesia trapped in a debt-trap due to excessive reduction in state assets
Leveraging Community Health Workers as a Novel Approach to Reduce Maternal Mortality: A Discourse Analysis
Get PDFMaternal mortality remains unacceptably high, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), representing a critical challenge requiring novel approaches to reach underserved populations. Community health worker (CHW) programs have demonstrated potential to promote maternal health by enhancing health literacy, service utilization, and access to care. This study aimed to critically synthesize evidence on leveraging CHWs as an innovative strategy for reducing maternal deaths across LMICs. A review of empirical literature from 2000-2023 was conducted across major databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase). Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods and review studies reporting primary data on CHW program impacts related to maternal health in LMICs were included. Thematic synthesis was used to explore CHW roles, implementation factors affecting effectiveness, and impacts on drivers of maternal mortality. CHWs increased antenatal care attendance, facility-based deliveries, obstetric complication recognition/referrals, and postnatal follow-up—contributing to reductions in maternal mortality across contexts like Nepal, Ethiopia, and Malawi. However, optimizing impact required comprehensive training, logistical support, functional integration of CHWs into health systems, community participation mechanisms, and tailored incentive packages fostering motivation. Persistent implementation challenges included poor supervision, lack of supplies/transportation, fragmented referral coordination, and inadequate sustainable financing. On implications, there is the need for context-adapted program models underpinned by health system readiness and multistakeholder commitment to overcoming long-standing implementation barriers
Security Convergence In Southeast Asia: Indonesia's Initiative In Asean Our Eyes (AOE) 2017
Get PDFSecurity convergence in the Southeast Asian region has become an important focus, particularly with Indonesia's initiative in ASEAN Our Eyes (AOE) in 2017. In this regard, the purpose of this research is to identify Indonesia's interest in initiating ASEAN Our Eyes (AOE) as a strategic step in enhancing regional security in the Southeast Asian Region and highlight the importance of intelligence cooperation in the context of cyber defence as well as add to the understanding of new strategies to enhance regional security stability in the Southeast Asian Region. The support for this initiative was triggered by a series of terrorism and cyber events in the region, including bomb attacks and global malware such as WannaCry and Fireball in the same year. In this study, a qualitative approach with a literature study technique was used to identify Indonesia's interest in the AOE and its impact on regional security. The results show that through regional intelligence cooperation, Indonesia can access crucial information to counter threats, as well as strengthen its domestic intelligence capacity. Furthermore, the exchange of information and best practices in intelligence is expected to enhance Indonesia's ability to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats. Thus, Indonesia's participation in the AOE is not only in its national interest, but also to support regional security stability in Southeast Asia. This highlights the importance of cyber diplomacy and intelligence collaboration in dealing with modern security challenges
Implementation of Pancasila Democracy in Temanggung District in the General Election
Get PDFThis research examines the implementation of Pancasila democracy during general elections in Temanggung District, focusing on public participation and trust in the electoral process. The study aims to analyze the application of Pancasila values in the democratic process, assess public involvement and trust, identify obstacles, and propose solutions. Normative legal research methods and a conceptual approach were employed to analyze the implementation of Pancasila democracy. Findings indicate the need to optimize measures to achieve democracy aligned with Pancasila principles, including enhancing public trust and awareness of the collective goal of elections. Residents of Temanggung Regency demonstrate a high level of trust in community participation as a manifestation of Pancasila democracy. The study identifies strengths and weaknesses in implementing Pancasila democracy, highlighting obstacles like low awareness and limited engagement. Proposed solutions include increasing public awareness, enhancing voter education, and fostering community engagement to strengthen democratic values. Addressing challenges such as voter education, political apathy, and distrust in the electoral system is crucial for a robust Pancasila democracy. Enhancing public participation, trust, and awareness is essential for upholding Pancasila democracy in Temanggung District
Data Security and Individual Privacy from the Perspective of Public Administration
Get PDFThe widespread use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has transformed social, economic, and everyday interactions, creating challenges in data security and individual privacy. This study explores aspects of data security and privacy within public administration in Indonesia, highlighting existing challenges, policies, and initiatives. The research methodology is a qualitative literature review encompassing journal articles, books, and research reports on data security and privacy. The findings indicate that cyber threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware, and data breaches have led to financial losses, reputational damage, and privacy violations in Indonesia. The discussion of this research suggests that data security strategies, including security policies, encryption technology, firewalls, access controls, and risk management, are crucial for protecting sensitive information. Legislative measures, public awareness, and technological protection are necessary to balance technological benefits and the safety of individual rights, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing public trust in government and organizations
The Effect of Group Counseling Services on Increasing the Confidence and Learning Motivation of Broken Home Students
Get PDFA broken home is a situation in which parents or one of them has divorced or no longer lives together, which can affect a child's psychological and academic development. This study aims to determine the influence of counseling services on increasing the confidence and learning motivation of broken home students. The research method used is quantitative research with pre-test and post-test control group design experiments. The results of the study showed that there was a significant increase in the confidence and learning motivation of students who received group counseling services compared to the control group, this was evidenced by the results of the normality test with a pretest significance value of the gis value (0.098) > 0.05, then H0 was accepted so that the data was distributed normally, while the Posttest, The value of sig. (0.094) > 0.05. Then with the results of the t-test, it was found that the tcount value of the SPSS result was -13.477 and ttable obtained a value of 2.110 so that the tcount < ttable, H0 was rejected, then H1 was accepted. So it can be concluded that Group Counseling Services have a significant influence on increasing the Learning Motivation of Broken Home students
Legal Protection of Consumers in Electronic Transactions in the Digital Era.
No full textThis study aims to analyze legal protection for consumers in electronic transactions in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges faced by consumers and the effectiveness of existing regulations. The research issues include consumers' lack of understanding of their rights, dissatisfaction with dispute resolution mechanisms, and the high rate of online fraud. The methodology used is a qualitative approach with normative juridical studies, where data was collected through in-depth interviews with 50 respondents consisting of consumers, business actors, and legal experts. Additionally, documentation studies and direct observations were conducted to further explore consumer protection practices. The research results show that 76% of respondents feel they lack understanding of their rights as consumers, while 82% reported experiencing online fraud. Dissatisfaction with dispute resolution mechanisms reached 68%. These findings indicate the need for increased consumer education and improvements in dispute resolution mechanisms to make them more efficient. This study concludes that although consumer protection regulations exist, their implementation is still far from ideal. Therefore, it is recommended that the government and business actors collaborate to raise public awareness about consumer rights and strengthen regulations and transparency in electronic transactions. 
The Effect of Digital Story Telling on Students' Reading Literacy to EFL Learners
Get PDFThe aims of this research to investigate how digital storytelling influences reading literacy among students learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Reading literacy is a multifaceted skill that is crucial in both educational contexts and daily life, enabling individuals to interact effectively with the world around them. The problem of this research how does digital story telling influences students reading literacy. Digital story telling important for English language learning not only reading literacy but also could detail insights into student experiences and perceptions. The method of this research is qualitative research. Utilizing a descriptive case study design, the study employs qualitative methods, including observations and interviews, to gather data on student engagement and learning outcomes. The result of this research are students involved in digital story telling activities demonstrated a better understanding of texts, as they engaged more deeply with the material through the creative process of storytelling, students actively assessed and synthesized reading content, made connections between ideas, and critically evaluated story elements during collaborative discussions
Optimizing Democracy: The Political Law of Digitization Policy for the Prevention of Election Disputes in Indonesia
Get PDFGeneral elections in Indonesia have undergone a significant transformation through the adoption of information technology and digitalization. This transformation not only accelerates the voting process, but also has a major impact on the legal regulations governing elections. In this context, the Political Law of Digitalization Policy plays an important role in shaping an effective regulatory framework, especially in dispute prevention. The application of technology in elections should not leave behind some people who are not familiar with digital devices. Therefore, regulations should detail measures to ensure that every citizen has a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process. Regulations should provide a clear framework for handling complaints, checking discrepancies, and ensuring that election results are acceptable to all parties. Through the adoption of information technology and digitization, it reinforces the political urgency of the policy law. This study aims to determine the contribution of the Election Digitalization Policy in reducing risks and handling potential disputes in general elections. The method used in this research is normative juridical. The results show that the Political Law of Digitalization Policy has a central role in shaping regulations that support modern, inclusive, and dispute-free elections in the digital era. Through this approach, it is expected that Indonesia can move towards more efficient and trustworthy elections. The implementation of election digitization has an impact on increasing transparency and public trust, efficiency and accuracy, accurate data recording, simplifying the electoral process, preventing fraud, and reducing the burden on the Constitutional Court
A Qualitative Content Analysis on MilkLife Instagram Towards Awareness of Lactose-Free Milk on Urban Indonesian Consumer
Get PDFIn Indonesia, up to 60% of people suffer from lactose intolerance therefore creating lactose-free milk by Milk Life is a vital option. However, despite its benefits, sales are not reaching the brand’s expectations, suggesting the Indonesian market is yet to be fully tapped. This research examines Milk Life's Instagram marketing strategies aimed at enhancing awareness and sales of its lactose-free milk product. Utilizing qualitative research methodology, particularly in-depth interviews for data collection and analysis, it investigates the efficacy of these marketing endeavors in educating consumers and influencing their purchasing behaviors. Upon data collection, the analysis is conducted manually, involving careful examination of interview results, linking them to research questions, and interpreting them in an interpretive manner. Results reveal a significant lack of awareness about lactose intolerance and Milk Life's products, attributed to the current digital marketing approach, which led to low purchase intentions. The study highlights an urgent need for better digital marketing strategies and communication to inform the Indonesian public about the advantages of lactose-free milk. Enhancing online visibility and education could improve market growth and meet the needs of lactose-intolerant individuals. This research emphasizes the role of targeted digital marketing to increase the reach and acceptance of lactose-free milk in Indonesia