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Bridging local perceptions and co-creation for sustainable payment environmental services design: A framework for innovative forest financing
No full textBackground: Payment for Environmental Services (PES) has emerged as a crucial conservation instrument supporting climate change mitigation efforts in tropical regions. Although PES initiatives have been implemented in several parts of Indonesia, their distribution remains uneven, particularly in Eastern Indonesia such as Buton Island. Given the island’s distinctive topography, rich biodiversity, and the presence of the North Buton Wildlife Reserve, the region holds significant potential for developing PES schemes that address ongoing threats such as illegal logging and habitat degradation. Methods: This study explores local community perspectives in North Buton regarding future PES development, focusing on three interconnected dimensions: ecological, socio-economic, and cultural. Using a co-creation and knowledge-sharing framework to promote participatory policy design, data were collected over two months in three sub-districts North Kulisusu, West Kulisusu, and North Wakorumba through surveys with 227 respondents and complementary stakeholder interviews. Findings: Findings revealed that communities prioritised the preservation of spring ecosystems and the planting of multipurpose trees as future PES activities, while agricultural assistance was identified as the most preferred form of incentive. Although the local Kaago-ago ritual represents an important element of cultural identity, it does not directly align with PES objectives. Conclusion: These findings provide valuable input for formulating inclusive, bottom-up policies that integrate ecological resilience, socio-economic improvement, and cultural sensitivity in future PES initiatives across the North Buton Wildlife Reserve. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study presents a pioneering effort to design a bottom-up PES model specifically for Eastern Indonesia's unique biodiversity hotspots, a region often overlooked in environmental policy research
Social media as an informal educational tool for raising awareness of sexual harassment in urban communities
No full textBackground: The study examined the Perception of Social Media on Awareness of Sexual Harassment in Nigeria (A Case Study of Festac Town, Lagos). The rationale behind the study were various type of social media used by residents of Festac Town, Lagos, identify to what extent respondents who use social media understand what sexual harassment means, determine how social media have helped in creating awareness on sexual harassment amongst residence of Festac town, Lagos and to determine the moral standards that social media platforms must adhere to when raising awareness of sexual harassment. The theories employed for the study are Perception theory and Developmental Media theory. Methods: The methodology for the study was survey and the research instrument used was the self-administered questionnaire to collect relevant information from the population, however a total of three hundred and seventy copies of the questionnaire were administered and sample random sampling was used to select the respondents. The data gathered were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) in form of tables, percentages and frequency count. Findings: The findings of the study disclosed that most respondents agreed that social media have helped in creating awareness among residents of Festac Town, Lagos and social media helps in letting messages out to the larger community which will hopefully inspire change, social media helps in calling the attention of government agencies to cases of sexual harassment. Conclusion: The study concluded that a large number of respondents think that social media have a positive impact on the Awareness of Sexual Harassment in Nigeria, the study also revealed that the Twitter and Instagram are the major social media platform that helps in raising awareness for sexual harassment. Novelty/Originality of this article: The study recommends that information on social media should be regulated by some regulatory bodies and caution is needed before such information is broadcasted to the people in order not to stiff up hatred and stereotype judgment on some people or societies
Integrating MSMEs’ business agility into SDGs framework: A pathway toward sustainable environmental economy
No full textBackground: Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are pivotal to Indonesia’s economy, contributing 61% to GDP and 97% to employment, yet face significant barriers in adopting sustainable practices amid environmental challenges like 216 million tons of annual CO₂ emissions. This study aims to analyze how business agility enables MSMEs to transition toward a green economy, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8, 9, and 13. Existing literature highlights agility’s role in SME innovation but lacks a multidimensional framework for MSMEs in developing economies, particularly Indonesia, where low green adoption (<5% ISO 14001 certification) and financing gaps (IDR 2,400 trillion shortfall by 2026) persist. Methods: An integrative literature review (ILR) was conducted, synthesizing secondary qualitative data from sources like Bappenas report, peer-reviewed studies, and reports from OECD, World Bank, and UNDP. Using Whittemore and Knafl’s framework, the study employed thematic analysis within a dynamic capabilities theory lens, categorizing findings into firm-level (e.g., eco-innovation), network-level (e.g., collaborative ecosystems), and institutional-level (e.g., policy adaptability) dimensions. Findings: Results reveal that firm-level agility drives eco-innovation but is limited by low digital transformation (16% adoption). Network-level agility, through partnerships like West Java’s 38 cleantech startups, supports SDG 9, while institutional-level agility addresses financing gaps, aligning with SDG 13. Regional disparities, such as South Sulawesi’s 74% lack of green processes, highlight the need for tailored agility strategies. Triangulated data confirm agility’s role in bridging micro-level practices with macro-level SDG goals, extending dynamic capabilities theory. Conclusion: Business agility empowers MSMEs to navigate environmental and market challenges, fostering sustainable transitions critical for Indonesia’s net-zero goal by 2060. Novelty/Originality: This study offers a novel multidimensional framework linking agility across firm, network, and institutional levels to SDGs, addressing underexplored Indonesia-specific challenges and proposing actionable policy interventions for green MSME empowerment
Contesting the green transition: Nickel downstreaming, structural inequality, and the paradoxes of green extractivism
No full textBackground: Indonesia, home to some of the world’s largest nickel reserves, has emerged as a central hub in the global electric vehicle supply chain under initiatives of nickel downstreaming. This study aims to examine how nickel industrialization intersects with social, ecological, and spatial inequalities, revealing the paradoxes of green economic growth. Methods: Drawing on theories of political ecology framework, it integrates theories of the resource curse, and green extractivism, to understand the uneven realities of Indonesia’s green transition, a mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating statistical data from the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics, deforestation records, health indicators, and civil society reports. The analytical process involves visualizing longitudinal datasets (2019–2024) to detect regional inequalities, which are then linked to qualitative reports to identify patterns of structural neglect and environmental injustice. Findings: The findings indicate that nickel-led industrial growth boosts regional GDP while welfare improvements remain stagnant, inequality persists, and access to healthcare and ecological quality are unevenly distributed across nickel-producing provinces. Deforestation, limited infrastructure, and the dominance of foreign investment reinforce patterns of structural neglect and embed Indonesia within global resource dependency networks. Conclusion: The study concludes that current circular economy policies risk serving as technocratic tools that legitimize extractive industrialism rather than foster genuine sustainability. Achieving meaningful circularity requires prioritizing ecological restoration, community participation, and redistributive justice to ensure that the green transition does not reinforce pre-existing inequalities. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research contributes a novel perspective by linking nickel industrialization with environmental justice, green colonialism, and spatial inequality in Indonesia’s low-carbon development agenda
The role of political connections as a moderating determinant of tax avoidance
No full textBackground: This study aims to obtain empirical evidence related to thin capitalization and transfer pricing on tax avoidance and the role of political connections as a moderating variable. Methods: The sampling technique for this study used purposive sampling , resulting in a sample of 44 mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2022. The method used in hypothesis testing is the Generalized Method of Moment (GMM). Findings: The results of this study indicate that thin capitalization and transfer pricing have a significant effect on tax avoidance. In addition, this study reveals that the role of political connections can moderate the influence of thin capitalization and transfer pricing on tax avoidance. The findings of this study are expected to be input for the government as a regulator, especially the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) in establishing regulations related to taxation. Conclusion: This study concludes that tax avoidance in the mining industry is not merely a technical accounting strategy but is significantly intensified by political affiliations, necessitating more stringent, non-technical monitoring by regulators. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research is one of the studies that examines thin capitalization and transfer pricing on tax avoidance with a moderating variable of political connections. Political connections were chosen as a moderating variable because they are suspected of having a non-technical effect on tax avoidance practices carried out by companies
Representation of tawhid values in the WhatsApp channel 'daily islamic'
No full textBackground: The development of social media has changed the landscape of Islamic preaching from physical spaces to more interactive and dynamic digital spaces. This phenomenon presents opportunities for strengthening Islamic spirituality, particularly the values of tawhid, through media that are close to the lives of the younger generation. However, studies on the representation of tawhid values in digital preaching, especially on instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, are still rare. This study aims to analyze how the Daily Islamic channel represents tauhid messages in its da'wah content, as well as how the style of delivery and audience reactions contribute to strengthening spiritual meaning in the context of modern life. Methods: This study uses a qualitative approach with content analysis and online observation methods. Data was obtained purposively from Daily Islamic posts during the period of September to October 2025, which contained text messages, reflective quotes, and Islamic visuals relevant to the value of tawhid. All data were documented in the form of screenshots and analyzed inductively through the three main dimensions of tauhid, namely rubūbiyyah, ulūhiyyah, and asmā’ wa ṣifāt. The analysis was carried out by examining the message structure, diction, style of language, and audience responses to interpret the theological and spiritual meanings that emerged. Findings: The Daily Islamic channel presents a representation of tawhid that is not only theoretical but also practical through messages about gratitude, patience, trust in God, and prayer. These messages are communicated in a warm, reflective, and empathetic style that awakens the spiritual awareness of the audience to connect every event in life with God's plan. The positive reaction of the audience shows that an empathetic communicative approach is able to bridge theological values with the emotional needs of the digital generation. Conclusion: Digital da'wah through the Daily Islamic channel serves as a medium for shaping contextual and inspirational awareness of tawhid, presenting Islamic spirituality that is close to the psychological reality of modern society. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study offers a new perspective on digital da'wah based on the values of tawhid by focusing its analysis on religious messages on the WhatsApp platform, a communication space that is rarely studied but has great potential in shaping the spirituality of the younger generation
The digital battleground: A critical ecolinguistic analysis of online environmental discourses on the plastic waste crisis
No full textBackground: Efforts to address the plastic waste crisis in Indonesia over the past five years have shown limited effectiveness despite ambitious government programs. At the same time, digital media has emerged as a powerful platform for environmental campaigning, shaping public awareness and ecological values. This study examines how plastic waste discourses are constructed in policies, media, and environmental campaigns, and whether they promote destructive or beneficial ecological narratives. Methods: This research employs a qualitative approach using Fairclough’s three-dimensional Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) model—textual analysis, discursive practice, and sociocultural practice—combined with Stibbe’s ecolinguistic concept of “stories we live by.” Data consist of three purposively selected videos addressing plastic waste issues. The analysis focuses on linguistic, visual, and ideological elements to identify the types of ecological narratives constructed. Findings: The findings reveal varied representations of ecological discourse. Two videos promote beneficial stories that encourage ecological awareness and responsibility. In contrast, one video presents an ambivalent narrative, blending environmental messaging with commercial interests. The study demonstrates that digital media content functions not only as informational material but also as an ideological instrument shaping public perceptions of environmental problems. Conclusion: Ecological discourse in digital media plays a significant role in influencing environmental awareness and public attitudes. Effective plastic waste campaigns require narratives that consistently promote beneficial ecological values rather than mixed or commercially driven messages. Integrating critical discourse awareness into environmental communication strategies can enhance policy and campaign effectiveness. Novelty/Originality of this Article: This study contributes to ecolinguistic scholarship by integrating Stibbe’s “stories we live by” framework with Fairclough’s CDA model to analyze ecological narratives in Indonesian digital media. It advances understanding of how environmental discourses are ideologically constructed in multimedia contexts and highlights the strategic role of narrative framing in strengthening environmental advocacy
Accommodation growth, dynamics, and the role of social media in promoting sustainable ecotourism to offbeat destinations and its impact
No full textBackground: Ecotourism emphasizes community-based development and environmental conservation, with homestays playing an increasingly important role in offbeat rural destinations. The rapid expansion of homestays, supported by digital platforms, raises both development opportunities and sustainability concerns. Methods: This study analyzes homestay evolution, operational characteristics, and spatial patterns in Sillery Gaon, Darjeeling Himalaya, India. Data were collected in 2023 from 35 homestays using a structured questionnaire. GIS-based spatial analysis was applied, alongside an assessment of Google Trends Relative Search Index (RSI) and user- and brand-generated YouTube content from 2014–2023 to evaluate the influence of digital media on ecotourism demand. Findings: Homestay growth, initiated in 2008–2009, accelerated after 2016 with increasing reliance on tour operators and digital platforms. Homestay expansion shows a positive relationship with online search interest and social media content, while elevation exhibits a negative correlation with homestay distribution. Although homestays enhance tourism visibility and local livelihoods, their continued growth is associated with land-use and environmental impacts. Conclusion: Digital platforms are central to promoting offbeat ecotourism and supporting community-based development. However, unmanaged homestay expansion poses environmental challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable planning and regulation. Novelty/Originality of this Article: This study integrates spatial analysis with digital media indicators to reveal the interlinkages between homestay growth, online visibility, and sustainable rural ecotourism in a Himalayan offbeat destination
Environmentally sustainable tourism development in mountain regions: A systematic literature review
No full textBackground: This study was designed to integrate previous research findings and focus on comprehensive considerations regarding sustainable tourism development in ecologically vulnerable areas such as mountain peaks in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze and synthesize the development of sustainable tourism in Indonesia by reviewing thirteen key academic studies selected from thousands of publications based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This research is significant from an academic perspective and is aimed at contributing to the development of literature on sustainable tourism by discussing the specific context of the mountainous region in Indonesia. Methods: This research uses the SLR or Systematic Literature Review method to provide a comprehensive review of how the tourism business affects the environment and to find an overview of the concept of sustainable tourism that is more environmentally friendly. The steps of the SLR method are described in accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol framework guidelines. Findings: Based on a comparative analysis of thirteen reviewed studies, this research proposes a conceptual framework for Environmentally Friendly and Improved Sustainable Tourism (EFIST) Indonesia's mountainous regions. This conceptual model highlights that the future of sustainable mountain tourism in Indonesia depends on how effectively these four elements—ecology, community, technology, and governance—are synchronized. Conclusion: The synthesis of this systematic literature review analysis culminates in the EFIST conceptual framework, which positions sustainable tourism in mountain areas as an integrated system, rather than a segmented practice. Novelty/Originality of this Article: This study offers the EFIST model as a framework for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to implement more cohesive and future-oriented tourism strategies in Indonesia and around the world
Biofilm's double-edged resilience: A critical review of the environmental and clinical paradox in the one health nexus
No full textBackground: The microbial biofilm, a matrix-encased community, represents a foundational biological entity mediating critical outcomes across both environmental and human health sectors. The purpose of this comprehensive review is to synthesize the disparate literature on biofilm dynamics and its dual impact, thereby establishing the necessary framework for a unified research strategy. A vast body of work confirms the biofilm's role in nutrient cycling and protection, but simultaneously highlights its involvement in major global challenges, including infectious disease and ecological stability loss. Methods: This review synthesizes extant literature from environmental microbiology, clinical medicine, and biogeochemistry to construct a cohesive theoretical model. The core theoretical component introduced is the "biofilm health" analogy, which compares a biofilm community to an ecosystem where functional diversity dictates resilience and resistance to invasion. Findings: The core finding is the biological paradox inherent in the biofilm's structure: the same resilience mechanism (the Extracellular Polymeric Substance, or EPS) that drives positive ecological processes like bioremediation simultaneously accelerates the global crisis of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in clinical settings, and facilitates the persistence of environmental pathogens and destructive biocorrosion. This paradox mandates a holistic research paradigm shift. Conclusion: Addressing this paradox necessitates a unified One Health approach, compelling researchers to develop non-antimicrobial disruption strategies targeting the EPS matrix. Novelty/Originality of this article: This work introduces the "biofilm health" analogy as a transdisciplinary conceptual tool and provides the first comprehensive synthesis detailing how the biofilm structure itself acts as the central bottleneck linking ecological stability and clinical health outcomes