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Democracy And Resurgence of Coups in Africa: The Implications For The African Union
Get PDFThis study explored democracy and resurgence of coups in Africa: the implications for the African Union. The major focus is on reasons why there is a sudden reoccurrence of military coups in Africa and what spurs their successes and/or failures so far in the region. Using the secondary data collection method, the study identified the major causes of occurring coups in Africa and also using the regime security theory, the reasons for the spiraling effect of military coups in Nigeria was found to be similar in most of the countries that recently engaged in coups and countercoups. Furthermore, the theory provided for mostly the successes in these countries and why they would always succeed. The study went further to account for the efforts made by the African Union and other economic organizations in the region to reduce the spread of coups in Africa. The study concludes that the African Union and other related economic organizations also end up having some form of political and economic interests in remaining in power for their own selfish gains hence the cycle of resurgence of military coups in Africa.
Key words: Democracy, resurgence, coup, African Unio
Changes in Public Perception of Juvenile Delinquency (Case Study in Mulyoagung Village)
Get PDFThis study aims to identify the shifting forms of community perceptions of juvenile delinquency over time (case study in Mulyoagung Village). Juvenile delinquency according to the community is a social problem that is considered as intimidation equivalent to social deviation, but over time the perception of the community has changed the way of thinking about juvenile delinquency. This research was conducted using a purposive sampling method with a qualitative research approach. The data collection methods used were observation, interviews, and documentation involving the community and adolescents as research subjects. The results of this study identify that there is a change in people's perceptions of juvenile delinquency, where according to the community, juvenile delinquency is currently very concerning due to various factors such as environmental factors, family factors, social factors, and friendship factors. The community responds to juvenile delinquency in different ways, based on research this is seen with the difference in age among the community. This has a negative impact if the community ignores the existence of juvenile delinquency in the social environment, therefore the community plays an important role in maintaining social stability.
Keywords: Perception Change; Juvenile Delinquency; Society;This study aims to identify the shifting forms of community perceptions of juvenile delinquency over time (case study in Mulyoagung Village). Juvenile delinquency according to the community is a social problem that is considered as intimidation equivalent to social deviation, but over time the perception of the community has changed the way of thinking about juvenile delinquency. This research was conducted using a purposive sampling method with a qualitative research approach. The data collection methods used were observation, interviews, and documentation involving the community and adolescents as research subjects. The results of this study identify that there is a change in people's perceptions of juvenile delinquency, where according to the community, juvenile delinquency is currently very concerning due to various factors such as environmental factors, family factors, social factors, and friendship factors. The community responds to juvenile delinquency in different ways, based on research this is seen with the difference in age among the community. This has a negative impact if the community ignores the existence of juvenile delinquency in the social environment, therefore the community plays an important role in maintaining social stability.
Keywords: Perception Change; Juvenile Delinquency; Society
A Bibliometric Analysis of Social Media Utilization by Political Parties in the Context of Digital Democracy
Get PDFThe growing use of social media by political parties has reshaped the landscape of political communication and campaign strategies in the digital democracy era. This study maps the evolution of scholarly literature on the utilization of social media by political parties from 2015 to 2025. Using bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer and data from the Scopus database, 97 peer-reviewed articles were examined to identify publication trends, dominant keywords, thematic structures, and patterns of author and country collaboration. The results reveal a significant increase in publications after 2019, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a global shift toward digital campaigning. Key themes include social media, political communication, elections, disinformation, and populism, indicating growing scholarly attention to digital political transformation. The United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain emerged as the most productive contributors to this research field. However, the study is limited by its exclusive reliance on Scopus-indexed English-language publications, potentially overlooking non-English or regional studies, particularly from developing democracies. Future research should incorporate comparative datasets, mixed-method analyses, and deeper explorations of emerging platforms such as TikTok or Telegram to capture the evolving dynamics of algorithmic politics and audience engagement in digital democracy.
Keywords: Social Media; Political Communication; Digital Campaigns; Disinformation; Political Parties
Dinamika Kolaborasi Dalam Pengembangan Wisata Candi Gedongsongo Kabupaten Semarang
No full textGedongsongo Temple is a multi-actor tourism site (involving Government, MCB, Perhutani, Private Sector, and Community) that requires sustainable development to effectively balance economic priorities with cultural and environmental preservation. This qualitative descriptive study utilizes the Collaborative Governance Regime (CGR) theory (Emerson & Nabatchi, 2015) and the Government of Canada's framework to analyze the collaborative dynamics and their hindering factors. Findings conclude that collaboration is suboptimal, characterized by the persistent pull-and-push of competing interests. Specifically, Principled Engagement faces structural imbalance, Shared Motivation is fragile and pragmatic due to emerging trust issues, and Capacity for Joint Action is constrained by deviance and suboptimal knowledge/resource management. The identified inhibiting factors are rooted in cultural, institutional, and political aspects. The study ultimately concludes that the dynamics remain structurally weak, primarily due to asymmetric power relations and a profound lack of trust, failing to fully optimize the sustainable development goals.
Keywords: Temple; Multi-actor; Tourism;Penelitian ini mengkaji dinamika kolaborasi dan faktor-faktor penghambatnya dalam pengembangan pariwisata di Candi Gedongsongo, Kabupaten Semarang, dengan fokus pada sistem multi-pemangku kepentingan yang melibatkan pemerintah daerah (Dispar), Museum dan Cagar Budaya (MCB), Perhutani, sektor swasta, dan masyarakat. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif-deskriptif, penelitian ini menerapkan teori Collaborative Governance Regime (CGR) (Emerson dkk., 2012) dan model faktor penghambat dari Government Canada untuk menganalisis proses tersebut. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa dinamika kolaborasi dalam pengembangan pariwisata Candi Gedongsongo belum sepenuhnya optimal dan ditandai oleh tarik-menarik kepentingan antar aktor. Pembentukan prinsip-prinsip tindakan bersama telah terjadi, meskipun menghadapi beberapa tantangan dan ketidakseimbangan. Motivasi bersama cenderung rapuh dan pragmatis akibat munculnya masalah kepercayaan di antara para pemangku kepentingan yang terlibat. Selain itu, kapasitas untuk tindakan bersama dibatasi oleh adanya penyimpangan dan ketidakefisienan dalam pengelolaan pengetahuan dan sumber daya. Hambatan dinamika kolaboratif dalam konteks ini berasal dari tiga aspek, sebagaimana diuraikan oleh Pemerintah Kanada: faktor budaya, institusional, dan politik
Rationality of Informal Sector Vendor Groups in Maintaining Business
Get PDFInformal sector vendors have now penetrated every city. This phenomenon is interesting to study further, especially their rational efforts to maintain their business. This study aims to determine how the rationality of informal sector vendor groups works in running and maintaining their business. Studying rationality becomes important because, for base consideration, it is important that they run in the group so that they are capable of maintaining their efforts until the moment. This study uses a social definition paradigm with a qualitative approach and a case study research type. The data collection methods used are in-depth interviews and observations. Data analysis uses interactive model analysis with data validity checks by triangulation. The study results show that informal sector vendors do not run informal sector vendors individually and separately, but their vendors are run in groups. The existence of these groups is important because they can help each other or help each other, support each other's vendors by maintaining harmony and mutual respect between each other so that they can run and maintain their business. The rationality of informal sector vendors is included in the type of value rational action (Werk Rational)
Reconceptualizing Traditional Entrepreneurial Models for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Madura
Get PDFThis study aims to identify the economic empowerment model of Madurese women by examining their entrepreneurial traditions, work culture, and self-efficacy. Women’s economic empowerment is a global issue highlighted in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in SDG 8, which focuses on promoting decent work and economic growth. Enhancing women's economic participation contribute to overall economic development by generating employment opportunities in both large-scale industries and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Furthermore, women's empowerment aligns with SDG 5 on gender equality, emphasizing equal access to employment, education, self-actualization, leadership roles, and economic resources. This study underscores the urgency of facilitating women’s transformation into economically empowered individuals through entrepreneurship. A quantitative research design is employed, with primary data collected through questionnaires and supplemented by interviews, observations. The study’s population of consists of Madurese women from 10 sub-districts in Bangkalan. Using a multistage cluster sampling technique, 124 respondents were selected from five regions. Data analysis was conducted using multiple regression analysis, processed through Amos Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that women's economic conditions and work culture significantly influence the entrepreneurial empowerment model. Moreover, the findings demonstrate that self-efficacy plays crucial role in directly enhancing the impact of women's economic empowerment on their entrepreneurial traditions
Uncovering The Spatial Variation of Factors Influencing Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from East Java
Get PDFInequality in economic growth across regions often reflects structural imbalances and the limited effectiveness of current development policies. Thus, it is essential to investigate the factors that influence regional growth dynamics. Economic growth is defined as the change in income and the production of goods and services within a specific region or country over a designated period. The varying levels of economic growth, measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), are expressed at constant prices during a defined timeframe. This research aims to analyze the impact of Profit-Sharing Funds (DBH), labor, and Gross Fixed Capital Formation (PMTB) on economic growth in East Java. The analysis employs Geographically Weighted Panel Regression (GWPR) to assess how each independent variable influences the dependent variable across various districts and cities in East Java. The findings reveal three regional classifications. The first classification includes regions where none of the predictor variables significantly affect economic growth, which applies to 37 districts including Trenggalek. The second classification identifies areas where LABOR does not serve as a significant predictor variable in the same 37 districts and cities across East Java. Finally, the third classification highlights regions where Profit Sharing Funds (DBH) are significantly relevant to economic growth, with the exception of Trenggalek. Additionally, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (PMTB) is identified as a significant variable for economic growth in the districts of Lumajang, Jember, Bondowoso, Situbondo, Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Sidoarjo, as well as Probolinggo City and Pasuruan
Electronic Money, Materialism, And Social Media: The Triple Threat Reshaping Student Spending Habits
Get PDFThis study addresses the changing consumption patterns of university students driven by electronic money usage, materialistic values, and social media exposure, with the objective of examining how these factors influence student consumption behavior among students of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Tanjungpura University. Using a descriptive causal quantitative approach, data were collected through an online survey of 100 respondents and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) by AMOS. The research findings reveal that electronic money usage has no significant effect on consumption behavior. In contrast, materialism, social media intensity, and attitudes toward social media content had a significant beneficial effect on student consumption behavior. These results emphasize the importance of money management skill and financial inclusion strategies in shaping healthy consumption patterns and supporting sustainable development
Uncovering the Map of Poverty in the South Coast Region of East Java: A New Perspective from Spatial Analysis
Get PDFPoverty alleviation remains a global challenge and a key pillar of the sustainable development agenda. Unlike previous studies that generally examine poverty in aggregate or without considering spatial linkages, through the incorporation of socioeconomic and environmental dimensions into the Spatial Durbin Model (SDM), this research introduces a novel approach to investigating spatial interdependencies of poverty across the South Coast of East Java Province. The analysis using Spatial Weighting Matrix, Moran Index Analysis, Terting the significance of Spatial Parameters, Spatial Panel Model and Goodness of Fit Criteria that poverty in one locality is substantially shaped by the socioeconomic conditions prevailing in adjacent areas. The results show that economic growth and natural resource exploitation has a positive significant on poverty. This suggests that growth and resource exploitation do not necessarily reduce poverty. Conversely, accessibility has a negative and significant effect, confirming that increased connectivity can reduce poverty disparities between regions. Education, unemployment, and health factors show weaker or insignificant effects, although their spatial interactions remain important. The synthesis of these findings confirms that poverty in coastal areas is not merely a local issue, but a spatially contagious phenomenon. The practical implication of this research highlights the necessity of spatial-based policies that fast prioritize inclusive growth, equitable resource allocation, and the development of strategic infrastructure in order to break the cycle of poberty while maximizing positive splillover effects. Thus, this research not only enriches the literature on spatial economics but also provides concrete policy direction for accelerating poverty alleviation in line with sustainable development goals
The Relationship between U.S. Quantitative Easing Policy, Interest Rate Spread, and Control of Corruption on Short-Term Debt in Developing ASIAN Countries
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of U.S. Quantitative Easing (QE), Interest Rate Spread, and Control of Corruption on Short-Term Debt in developing Asian countries. Using panel data from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China from 2000 to 2022, the analysis employs a Random Effect Model (REM) approach. The findings reveal that U.S. QE has a positive and significant impact, indicating that increased global liquidity encourages short-term borrowing in these economies. Conversely, Interest Rate Spread negatively affects short-term debt, suggesting that higher spreads reduce reliance on external short-term financing. Additionally, stronger Control of Corruption is associated with lower short-term debt levels, highlighting the role of governance in reducing financial vulnerabilities. These results underscore the importance of maintaining prudent monetary and fiscal policies to manage external debt risks. Policymakers should strengthen governance frameworks, ensure balanced interest rate policies, and develop strategies to mitigate risks from external financial shocks. By improving institutional quality and promoting long-term financing stability, developing Asian economies can enhance financial resilience and reduce excessive reliance on volatile short-term debt