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Practices Of Local Democracy And Power Sharing In The Indigenous Community Of Kampung Kuta
Full text linkThis paper aims to explain local democracy in indigenous communities. To understand how local democracy is practiced in indigenous communities, it is necessary to trace how power is distributed in these communities. This study uses qualitative research methods that allow for in-depth exploration of local democracy and power distribution in the Kuta indigenous community. The practice of democracy in indigenous communities is not only present in formal mechanisms regulated by the state, but also through informal mechanisms rooted in tradition and local wisdom. In indigenous communities, regulations in various aspects of life are not only part of the functioning of formal government but also become a realm of regulation based on local customary values. Meanwhile, the democratic values of indigenous Indonesian communities generally stem from a spirit of togetherness and kinship. The tradition of deliberating to resolve issues, followed by consensus-based decision-making, is a manifestation of these values of togetherness and kinship. An important finding of this study is that the formal power structure in Kampung Kuta is divided into two structures, namely the formal structure run by the village government and the informal structure run by the customary leader, which includes the kuncen, customary elders, and village elders. The results of the study show that the practice of local democracy in Kampung Kuta can balance the division of formal and informal power, which serves to maintain community identity, strengthen social life, and ensure the sustainability of cultural values. This confirms how local democracy can adapt to traditional values
Collaborative governance in the management of Tirta Agung Tourism Village Sukosari Kidul Village Bondowoso Regency
Full text linkThis research aims to examine Collaborative Governance management of tourist villages. The research was conducted in the tourist village of Tirta Agung, Sukosari Kidul Village, Sumber Wringin District, Bondowoso Regency. The research method used is qualitative, data collection methods are carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the research show that the development of tourist destinations in Sukosari Kidul village was initiated by non-governmental organizations, namely the Sukosari Kidul village youth covil society. Collaborative governance in the management of the Tirta Agung Tourism Village destination, the stakeholders involved have different resources, this is a factor in collaboration. Collaborative management of the Tirta Agung Tourism Village can be said to fulfill the elements of the Collaborative Governance model according to Ansell and Gash which consists of institutional design and the village head of Sukosari Kidul as the facilitative leadership of the collaborative management of the Tirta Agung Tourism Village as well as in terms of a collaboration process which includes face-to-face dialogue, joint commitment, shared understanding and intermediate outcomes/benefits. The collaboration that took place in Sukosari Kidul village can be said to be successful, but the joint commitment is still not optimal. The success achieved in the collaboration between civil society, namely the Pokdarwis and the Sukosari Kidul village government, namely the Tirta Agung Tourism Village, succeeded in becoming 2nd place in the award for the best Indonesian Tourism Village in the pioneer category (ADWI) 2022
The Impact of Industrial Disharmony on Employee Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Delta and Edo States
Full text linkAlthough industrial harmony is essential for achieving academic excellence and maintaining a productive educational system in Nigeria, incidents of industrial disharmony in tertiary institutions have become increasingly frequent, intense, widespread, and prolonged. In light of this, the study investigated the causal relationship between industrial disharmony and employee performance in selected tertiary institutions in Delta and Edo States. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, the study employed a structured survey instrument to collect data from a sample of 243 employees, randomly selected from Delta State University, Abraka; University of Benin, Benin City; Delta State Polytechnic, Oghara; Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi; Delta State College of Education, Warri; and the College of Education, Igueben, Edo State. The research was grounded in the industrial relations system theory, which provides an analytical framework for understanding a broad range of industrial relations practices and phenomena. Six hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance, with data analysis conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 23.0, 2020). Pearson’s correlation coefficient and linear regression analysis were used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that poor implementation of promotion policies significantly increased grievance frequency; non-implementation of agreements significantly heightened the occurrence of strike actions; union leaders’ integrity had a significant positive impact on employee welfare; and industrial union strikes significantly contributed to poor employee performance in tertiary institutions in Delta and Edo States. The study concluded that industrial harmony positively and significantly affects employee performance in these institutions. Among the recommendations, the study emphasized the importance of sincere engagement between tertiary institutions and workers’ unions through collective bargaining. This approach would help workers better understand the challenges and constraints faced in addressing their demands. Moreover, fostering a harmonious work environment relies more on mutual understanding between unions and institutional management rather than on fully satisfying the demands of both parties, which may not always be feasible
Digital Village Transformation: A Human Resource Readiness Perspective
Full text linkDigital village represents the implementation of digital transformation at the rural level, aimed at improving public services, efficiency, and accountability. This research aims to examine human resource readiness and efforts to improve it. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through interviews with participants from the Ciawi Village government. Data analysis utilized the People Capability Maturity Model. The research findings revealed that at level 2 (Managed), the Ciawi Village government does not yet have sufficient readiness to face digital village transformation. Based on the process areas of the People Capability Maturity Model, several areas require attention, specifically work environment, performance management, and training and development. The Ciawi Village government needs to develop its physical work environment to enhance community services and support village officials productivity. It needs to consider performance management to identify areas requiring development. This creates its relevancy with training and development programs to ensure alignment with digital transformation needs. The limitation of this research was that it specifically analyzed the readiness of Ciawi Village’s human resources aspect in facing the digital village transformation; it did not consider the readiness of any other aspects such as digital infrastructure and digital literacy. Future research will emphasize on digital literacy of the village community, broadening the scope of the digital village transformation readiness analysis
Breaking Barriers: The Rise of Balinese Women in Politics and the Challenges They Face
Full text linkThis research aims to examine the strategies used by female politicians in Bali to balance their political careers with their social and cultural roles in the family and society. In addition, this study will also analyze the factors that influence the development of Balinese women's political careers. The method used is descriptive qualitative research with data collection through interviews and documentary studies. Interview data was collected from Balinese women politicians who are running for legislative members (Caleg) in the 2024 legislative elections (Pileg) from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), as well as from academics experienced in gender studies. The results showed that time management strategies and effective communication approaches are solutions for Balinese women in their multi-tasking roles. In addition, Balinese women are expected to innovate creatively by using technology to facilitate the management of household and work affairs in line with the concept of work-family balance. There are three important factors that influence Balinese women's political careers: first, cultural factors related to the still dominant patriarchal culture; second, structural factors reflecting the lack of allocation of strategic positions for women; and third, institutional factors related to the weakness of existing regulations to protect women's interests in the political arena
Skincare Education Analysis on TikTok Account @dokterdetektif
No full textThe development of social media has changed people's communication patterns, including in obtaining health and beauty information. TikTok, as a short video-based platform, is now used not only for entertainment but also as an educational medium by professionals, including doctors. One prominent account in providing skincare education is @dokterdetektif. This account is widely known for presenting information based on scientific data and laboratory test results related to various skincare products. This study aims to analyze the educational content on the @dokterdetektif TikTok account with a focus on how the content is structured, packaged, and delivered to the audience. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with the content analysis method according to Klaus Krippendorff. The analysis stages include unitizing, sampling, recording, reducing, inferring, and narrating. Data were obtained from 82 video content uploaded by the @dokterdetektif account between September 2024 and May 2025. The results show that the educational content on this account is divided into five main categories: scientific product education, reactions to viral products, information on the dangers of illegal products, skincare content literacy, and educational interactions. The content is delivered with a systematic, data-driven approach, yet remains light and entertaining. The use of casual language and interaction with the audience make the educational message more easily accepted. Furthermore, the credibility of the source as a doctor strengthens the audience's trust in the information conveyed. This study concludes that the TikTok account @dokterdetektif has successfully utilized social media optimally as a means of public education about skincare, while also demonstrating that doctors as influencers can play an active role in public health literacy. This research is expected to serve as a reference in the development of health education content in digital media, as well as provide academic contributions to the study of digital communication.
Keywords: TikTok; Skincare Education; Content Analysis; Social Media; Influencer Doctors
The Role of Social Capital in Disaster Management Studies
Full text linkRecent studies explain that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a complex situation for government policies. This study aims to see the capabilities of social capital during the pandemic, as an alternative to effective disaster management. This article is written based on qualitative research principles, through literature analysis of 35 articles obtained from the Scopus database on social capital and handling of COVID-19 cases. Furthermore, the analysis was carried out using the VosViewer application (density and overlay visualization) to see the network of interrelated and relevant concepts. Topics related to this explain that disaster management studies recognize that social capital has an important role in understanding community-based disaster management efforts, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research trend leads to a typology of social capital that is similar in each community even though it is in different regions, the findings are also followed by a trend that community social capital actually strengthens and is very persuasive in disaster situations, even quite effectively contributing to the process of dealing with the impact of disasters, especially for community social recovery. This research study contributes to the approach to formulating disaster risk mitigation policies based on community social capital capacity
Civil Engagement Versus Personal Preference in Election: A Mixed Methods Study in the Indigenous Community of Kampung Naga
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the influence of civil engagement on the political preferences of the people in Kampung Naga during the 2024 regional head election process. Political preferences can reveal factors that influence a person's decision to participate in the regional head election. The study used a mixed method through the distribution of questionnaires and in-depth interviews with residents of Kampung Naga. The results showed that there was an influence between variables of 19%. This influence is very small. The researcher then studied it using a qualitative research approach. Some of the main reasons include traditional leaders who highly respect and give freedom to the community to choose, social changes in the form of modernization and changes in social values and access to various information such as social media. Factors such as personal preferences, family influences, and access to external information play a bigger role in shaping voter behavior. In the future, there needs to be further attention regarding social and cultural changes that can influence political behavior in traditional village communities.The recommendation in this study is to compare the implementation of elections in other indigenous communities in order to obtain comprehensive information regarding the influence of external culture and leadership on community behavior
From Donor to Ndoro: Donor Neocolonialism, Worker Vulnerability, and Solidarity for the Sustainability of the Indonesian Women's Movement
Full text linkA donor relationship with civil society organizations (CSOs) is a relationship that is characterized by dependence caused by unequal power relations. This research aims to explore the importance of solidarity in the context of the sustainability of the Indonesian women's movement in the midst of this problem. Unlike previous studies, this study used the practice of vigilant eco-love in analyzing solidarity within the women's movement. In its approach, this study used a reflective thematic analysis method that emphasized themes in qualitative data obtained through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Interview participants were four figures who were significantly involved in the women's movement in Indonesia. This study identifies three themes: 1) donor neo-colonialism within CSO in Indonesia, 2) the vulnerability of CSO workers in sustainability issues, and 3) the importance of vigilant eco-love for sustainable women's movements. The study argues that the vigilant eco-love practice is the key to answering questions regarding the sustainability of the women's movement and the vulnerability of workers amidst the attack of donor neoliberal colonization. Nonetheless, the study has key limitation in the form of limited number of participants. Future studies might benefit from widening the pool of participant to donors and intermeary donors, as well as exploring the aspect of power relations between CSOs and their resources.
Keywords: Donor Neo-Colonialism; Worker Vulnerability; Women's Movement; Sustainability; Vigilant Eco-Love
Regional Risks and Opportunities of Mining in the Asia-Pacific
Full text linkThe book Mining in the Asia-Pacific: Risks, Challenges and Opportunities, edited by Terry O’Callaghan and Geordan Graetz, offers a compelling and timely contribution to the study of extractive industries in one of the world’s most dynamic and contested regions. Mining in the Asia-Pacific is not merely an economic activity, it is a deep political, ecological, and cultural process that shapes the trajectories of states, communities, and environments. Drawing together a wide range of contributors, the volume presents a nuanced understanding of how the mining sector operates across multiple scales: from local land-use disputes to transnational commodity chains. O’Callaghan and Graetz, both scholars from the University of South Australia, frame mining not just as an industrial operation but as a site of ongoing contestation between competing logics, developmentalism, environmentalism, sovereignty, and capital accumulation. Organized into four thematic parts, Theorizing Risk in the Mining Industry, The Major Resources, The Major Issues, and Mitigating Risk, the volume offers a comprehensive structure that guides readers from conceptual reflections to empirical case studies. This format is effective in gradually unpacking the layered nature of mining-related risks. The first section lays a theoretical foundation by problematizing the notion of risk itself, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from political economy, geography, and environmental studies. The middle sections delve into specific resources (such as coal, gold, and rare earths) and specific issues (including governance, Indigenous rights, and social activism). The final section turns to strategies for risk mitigation, such as regulatory reform, technological innovation, and community engagement, suggesting pathways toward more sustainable and equitable extractive practices