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Building public trust: Evaluating the effectiveness of digital governance and regulatory policies pawnbroking business
No full textBackground: Digital transformation in Indonesia's pawnshop industry has driven significant changes in financial service patterns, ranging from accelerated transaction processes to expanded service inclusion through platforms such as Pegadaian Digital Service and Pegadaian Syariah Digital Service. However, this acceleration has also been accompanied by challenges in the form of regulatory uncertainty, increased digital risks, and variability in public trust influenced by system quality and data protection. This study aims to analyze the interaction between the digitization of pawnshop services, the dynamics of public trust, and the effectiveness of regulations by reviewing previous research developments that show a gap between technological innovation and governance readiness. Methods: This study applies a systematic literature review method with structured searches on a number of national and international academic databases, article selection using identification, screening, and eligibility stages, and thematic analysis to formulate conceptual patterns related to digital service quality, user behavior, and regulatory effectiveness. Findings: The synthesis results show that the reliability of digital systems is the strongest determinant in driving adoption and shaping user trust, while digital literacy acts as a moderating variable that explains differences in acceptance levels between demographic groups. In addition, the current regulatory framework does not adequately regulate remote appraisal practices, data security, guarantee delivery mechanisms, and digital operational standards, resulting in legal uncertainty and weak consumer protection. These findings confirm that the success of digital pawnbroking services is highly dependent on the harmonization of technology quality, user readiness, and regulatory capacity. Conclusion: This study concludes that strengthening digital governance, modernizing regulations, and improving digital literacy are key prerequisites for creating a secure, inclusive, and sustainable digital pawnbroking ecosystem. Novelty/Originality of this article: The uniqueness of this research lies in the development of an integrative conceptual model that combines digitization, public trust, and regulatory effectiveness in a holistic analytical framework, thereby enriching the literature and supporting evidence-based policy formulation in the digital pawnbroking sector
Building consumer trust in digital pawnshop services: A systematic review of governance, data security, and user experience (UX) determinants
Full text linkBackground: Digital pawnshops, a novel FinTech service, face a critical adoption barrier: consumer trust. This challenge is magnified by the high-stakes nature of entrusting tangible collateral through a digital interface. This review systematically synthesizes empirical research on the determinants of consumer trust, focusing on governance, data security, and user experience (UX). Methods: Adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this systematic review searched Scopus and Web of Science for original empirical articles. Methodological quality was appraised using the MMAT, and findings were integrated via thematic synthesis. Findings: The search and screening process yielded 17 original articles meeting the inclusion criteria. The evidence base is characterized by a strong geographical concentration in Southeast Asia and a heavy theoretical reliance on technology acceptance models (TAM/UTAUT). The thematic synthesis identified three core themes, governance frameworks, including perceived regulatory support and consumer protection policies, function as the foundational layer of trust, data security, encompassing perceived security and ethical data handling, was identified as a critical antecedent to trust, user experience (UX), specifically system reliability, platform usability, and transparent interface communication, functions as the primary mediator, translating institutional security and governance into perceived trustworthiness. Conclusion: The review concludes that trust in digital pawnshops is hierarchical: Governance and security provide the foundation, but UX acts as the critical mediator. In this high-stakes context, platform reliability is paramount. Technical or UX failures are not seen as mere inconveniences but as fundamental security breaches that catastrophically erode trust. Novelty/Originality of this article: This review provides the first systematic synthesis for the digital pawnshop niche, addressing a fragmented knowledge base. Its primary novelty is an evidence-based, hierarchical model of trust. This model posits that governance and security are foundational, while UX acts as the tangible interface through which trust is ultimately perceived and validated by the consumer
Sacred sustainability as a post-development ethos: Recontextualizing Seyyed Hossein Nasr's metaphysics for Indonesia’s ecological crisis
No full textBackground: The contemporary ecological crisis in Indonesia reflects not only a failure of governance but a deeper metaphysical rupture caused by the dominance of anthropocentric and extractive development models. While existing literature has extensively discussed Islamic environmental ethics or Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s eco-spirituality separately, there is a scarcity of studies that critically bridge Nasr’s metaphysical traditionalism with modern structural critiques to address the specific political-economic context of Indonesia. This study aims to fill this gap by formulating a "Sacred Sustainability" framework that integrates Qur’anic theocentrism with critical social theory to offer a holistic solution to Indonesia’s environmental degradation. Methods: The study employs a qualitative library research approach, utilizing philosophical hermeneutics to interpret texts. The analytical framework synthesizes Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s philosophia perennis with Jürgen Habermas’s theory of communicative action and Arturo Escobar’s post-development theory. Data were analyzed using an interactive model involving condensation, display, and verification to reconstruct a relevant ethical model. Findings: The research finds that while Nasr’s concepts of Tawḥīd (unity), Khalīfah (stewardship), and Mīzān (balance) provide a strong ontological basis for restoring the sanctity of nature, they lack the political instrumentality to challenge the structural dominance of oligarchy and capitalism in Indonesia. By integrating Critical Theory, this study operationalizes Nasr’s metaphysics into a "Sacred Sustainability" paradigm that not only demands spiritual restoration but also structural transformation through deliberative ethics and the decolonization of development policies. Conclusion: Addressing Indonesia's ecological crisis requires a paradigm shift from material accumulation to spiritual responsibility, positioning environmental preservation as both an ethical obligation and a devotional act. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this research lies in its unique theoretical synthesis that bridges the gap between Traditionalist Islamic metaphysics and modern Critical Theory (Post-development). It creates a new, contextually grounded framework of "Sacred Sustainability" that transcends the dichotomy between spiritual normativity and socio-political praxis
Identify the successful story of the indigenous ammatoa community preserving the environment
No full textBackground: This study explores how the Ammatoa indigenous community demonstrates the capacity to preserve indigenous land and forest through indigenous knowledge practice, a result of a dialectical process between their traditional knowledge based on Pasang ri Kajang with non-traditional knowledge such as modernism. The dialectical process could be seen in how they practice indigenous tourism, which is a part of the modern industry. The indigenous tourism that uses the indigenous recognition as an authoritative foundation attracts more visitors that increasing not only their economic income but also their social and political position. Methods: Using a qualitative approach through library research based on theses, reports, and relevant documents, this study examines how the Ammatoa community obtains recognition as an indigenous community. Findings: The findings reveal that formal state recognition as an indigenous community requires multiple internal and external factors, particularly those related to policy frameworks and political dynamics. Two key strategies emerge: the development of cultural tourism as a form of asserting territorial rights, and the advocacy for legal recognition of customary land to prevent state acquisition. Conclusion: These findings show that indigenous knowledge, tourism development, and legal recognition are interrelated processes in securing indigenous rights and sustaining environmental stewardship. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers several original contributions that align strongly with the journal’s aims and scope in advancing interdisciplinary ecological discourse and environmental justice
Reframing ecological ethics through green literature: An interdisciplinary ecocritical perspective
No full textBackground: This article discusses green studies literature in general. A specific analysis of green studies in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella, Le Petit Prince, with the theory of ecocriticism. For nowadays, humans should have a high level of respect for nature. Nature is a provider that must be respected and protected, one way to do this is through green studies literature. Unfortunately, the results of this study are limited to that point and do not examine green studies comprehensively. Methods: This study employed a literature review with content analysis of secondary data, then presented narratively. The theories employed include ecocriticism, ecolinguistics, ecodramaturgy, and the anthropocene. The online language translation tool, Google Translate, was used. Google Docs was used for grammar correction. Findings: These findings indicate that green studies has been shown to raise human awareness to restore the balance of nature so that future generations can still enjoy it. Through language as a means of conveying messages. Green literature always gives people space to breathe, think clearly, and act wisely so that environmental destruction does not occur. Even if nature has been damaged, through the study of green literature and interdisciplinary studies, efforts to heal nature are possible. This is in line with changing human thought patterns and actions. Ultimately, to restore balance to the universe, humans, as movers and users, must first restore their own balance and eliminate all greed and all acts of violence, no matter how small. Conclusion: Green Literature emphasizes human responsibility toward nature by fostering ecological awareness, ethical reflection, and intergenerational justice through language and literary expression, positioning ecolinguistics and narrative forms—both verbal and nonverbal—as powerful tools to interpret environmental realities, critique exploitative power, and inspire collective action to protect and restore the earth sustainably. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers an original interdisciplinary contribution to ecological discourse by situating literary analysis within broader green studies frameworks and connecting narrative ethics to contemporary environmental challenges
Mapping the emerging landscape of green waqf: A scoping review of Islamic philanthropy for the environment
No full textBackground: Green waqf refers to the utilization of Islamic endowments for environmental conservation while simultaneously generating socio-economic benefits for communities. Beyond its practical dimension, green waqf carries significant academic value as it bridges Islamic finance, sustainable development, and public policy. This study aims to synthesize and analyze existing literature on green waqf to provide a comprehensive understanding of its conceptual development and practical implementation. Methods: Employing a scoping review approach, this research systematically maps the evolution of green waqf studies, identifies research gaps, and offers policy insights for optimizing its implementation. The analysis draws on secondary data from English-language scholarly publications published between 2015 and 2020, retrieved primarily from Google Scholar and Scopus databases, with an emphasis on open-access sources. Following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability. Findings: The review identifies five thematic domains: (1) Conceptual and Theoretical Foundations of Green Waqf, (2) Descriptive-Analytical Studies (Practice Mapping), (3) Practical and Model Implementation, (4) Governance, Regulation, and Institutional Framework, and (5) Public Awareness, Education, and Socio-Religious Engagement. Findings reveal that research on green waqf remains dominated by conceptual studies, mainly focusing on foundational frameworks, strategic formulations, and proposed models, while empirical analyses remain scarce. Conclusion: Despite widespread acknowledgment of green waqf’s strategic potential to address socio-environmental challenges, its realization is hindered by institutional limitations, human resource capacity, regulatory constraints, and low public awareness. Strengthening the green waqf ecosystem therefore requires cross-sectoral policy harmonization among religious, forestry, energy, and financial institutions. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive mapping of green waqf research over the past decade, elucidating five thematic domains that clarify both theoretical and practical trajectories of green waqf development
Breastfeeding practice during disasters: Challenges and barriers for public health
No full textBackground: Breastfeeding is essential for protecting infant and maternal health and fosters public health benefits, especially in disaster scenarios where health services are compromised. It crucially helps prevent infection, malnutrition, and infant mortality, yet rates remain low among vulnerable populations in emergencies. The aim of this study is to explore the enabling and inhibiting factors influencing breastfeeding practices during disasters while also assessing how structural, socio-economic, and cultural determinants shape these practices. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted in this study. A systematic search was conducted using Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus for full-text articles published between 2019 and 2025. Keywords such as “breastfeeding and mitigation” and “breastfeeding and disasters” were used. We selected ten studies using either qualitative or quantitative methods for analysis after removing duplicate and ineligible articles (including reviews and opinion articles). Findings: Successful breastfeeding during disasters relies on understanding its benefits, community support, adherence to cultural practices, and mental health services for mothers. Barriers include a lack of awareness about breastfeeding support, unclear protocols for formula distribution, economic pressures, disrupted healthcare, and psychological stress. Quantitative studies indicate a decrease in exclusive breastfeeding rates, while qualitative research highlights the importance of coordinated support from multiple stakeholders. Conclusion: To protect and promote breastfeeding during emergencies, it is crucial to establish clear institutional guidelines and regulations on formula donations, enhance mental health support for mothers, and strengthen nutrition education and community outreach. Novelty/Originality of this article: This review uniquely integrates global evidence from 2019 to 2025 across various disaster contexts, offering practical insights for developing an effective and cost-efficient emergency response framework for breastfeeding support
Analyzing the impact of land use change on flood risk and social vulnerability using SCS-CN method and GIS
No full textBackground: Urban flooding has emerged as a chronic environmental challenge in Malang City, contradicting its geomorphological advantage as a highland region. This persistent phenomenon is fundamentally driven by rapid urbanization within the Bango Sub-watershed, where the massive conversion of permeable landscapes into impervious surfaces has severely disrupted the local hydrological balance. Understanding the complex interplay between physical landscape alterations and social demographic pressures is essential for formulating effective disaster mitigation strategies. Methods: This study employs a comprehensive quantitative spatial approach, integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with the Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN) method to model surface runoff volumes and map flood hazards. Land use classification was conducted using Support Vector Machine algorithms on high-resolution satellite imagery to ensure precision. Uniquely, this research incorporates a social dimension through the calculation of the Settlement Carrying Capacity (DDPm) index to assess the sustainability of population density relative to the availability of safe land. Findings: The analysis demonstrates a significant positive correlation between the expansion of built-up areas and the magnitude of flood hazards. Areas dominated by commercial buildings and dense settlements exhibit extreme Curve Number values, identifying Blimbing and Lowokwaru Districts as critical runoff generators. The study reveals a severe carrying capacity deficit in the city center, where population pressure forces settlements to expand into disaster-prone river border zones, creating "hotspots" that combine high physical hazard with acute social vulnerability. Conclusion: It is concluded that the escalation of flood risk in the Bango Sub-watershed is an anthropogenic consequence of spatial planning mismanagement, rather than mere natural meteorological variability. Sustainable mitigation demands a paradigm shift from purely structural engineering to rigorous land use management, emphasizing the enforcement of river regulations and runoff retention policies. Novelty/Originality of Article: This article offers a novel methodological framework by synthesizing hydrological modeling with settlement carrying capacity assessment. Unlike traditional studies that isolate physical risks, this research explicitly links runoff dynamics with demographic pressures, providing a holistic perspective on how social demand for housing drives land conversion and amplifies disaster vulnerability in rapidly developing urban watersheds
Pet ownership: Their interactions towards pets and perceptions of animal welfare in zoos
No full textBackground: Pets play an important role in human life. Many studies have shown that the presence of pets can improve the physical and mental health of their owners. The relationship between owners and pets tends to result in more positive behavior from owners towards other animals. Zoos are one of the locations where humans interact with various animals. The presence of humans (visitors) in zoos harms animal welfare in that location. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of pet ownership on perceptions of animal welfare in zoos. Methods: This study uses a quantitative method that examines the impact of pet ownership on perceptions of animal welfare in zoos. Through quantitative methods, a survey was conducted to collect data on public perceptions, both pet owners and non-owners, to see their perceptions of animal welfare in zoos. Findings: The study's results revealed that pet owners had higher HAIS values than those who did not have pets. Then the perception of animal welfare in general showed that pet owners tended to have lower perceptions of animal welfare than non-pet owners. The relationship between the level of relationship closeness between humans and pets and the perception of animal welfare showed a low negative correlation, which means that the higher the HAIS value, the lower the perception of welfare towards zoo animals. Pet owners tend to be more sensitive to the conditions of animals that are less than ideal. The following research reveals that positive human interactions with pets will encourage positive behavior toward other animals. Conclusion: This study concludes that pet owners have a more critical perception of animal welfare in zoos than visitors who do not have pets. The level of closeness of interaction also influences the critical behavior of pet owners towards animal welfare conditions in zoos. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this study lies in identifying the perceptions of zoo visitors through their level of interaction with pets. This study is unique because it uses the closeness level of interaction with pets to see the zoo visitor's perceptions of animal welfare in zoos
SahabatInklusi: A catalyst for change toward a more inclusive and disability-friendly indonesia through artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision
No full textBackground: People with disabilities represent one of the world's largest marginalized groups. In Indonesia, despite progressive legislation, significant implementation gaps persist in accessibility. Current technological solutions are often fragmented, failing to provide comprehensive support for diverse user needs. Methods: This research adopts a conceptual design-based approach, combining a systematic literature review, policy analysis, and system design thinking. The methodological framework integrates the Pentahelix multi-stakeholder collaboration model with Community-Based Development (CBD) principles. A SWOT analysis was conducted to evaluate the platform's strategic positioning and implementation feasibility. Findings: The conceptual framework for "SahabatInklusi" incorporates four synergistic features: real-time sign language translation using Computer Vision and deep learning, AI-powered navigation assistance with voice commands, interactive mapping of accessible public facilities, and an integrated emergency response system. The SWOT analysis reveals significant strengths in technological integration and a multi-disability approach, while identifying critical dependencies on digital infrastructure and data security. Conclusion: SahabatInklusi represents a paradigm shift in assistive technology design, positioning digital innovation as a catalyst for social inclusion rather than merely a technical solution. The platform demonstrates how integrated AI can transform accessibility into a central component of the digital ecosystem, thereby contributing to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) in Indonesia. Novelty/Originality of this article: The research introduces a novel integration of AI and Computer Vision within an inclusive design framework that incorporates multi- stakeholder collaboration models. This holistic approach addresses both the technological and social dimensions of accessibility, offering a replicable framework for developing comprehensive disability-inclusive solutions in emerging markets