Anthroposia: Journal of Social and Human Development
Anthroposia: Journal of Social and Human Development is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works in the fields of social sciences and human development. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate original research articles, theoretical studies, empirical findings, and critical analyses addressing contemporary social dynamics and human development issues.
The Effectiveness of Aquaculture Equipment Assistance for Fish Farming Groups (Pokdakan) in Palmatak Subdistrict, Anambas Islands Regency
The fisheries aquaculture assistance program is a policy implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Food Security (DPPP) of the Anambas Islands Regency to support Fish Farmer Groups (*Pokdakan*) in Palmatak District through the distribution of *jongkong* boats, floating net cages, and grouper fish seed during the 2023–2024 period. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the assistance program. The research employed a descriptive quantitative approach involving 56 respondents selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) based on four effectiveness indicators proposed by Subagyo (as cited in Budiani, 2007): target accuracy, program socialization, program objectives, and program monitoring. The research instrument was found to be valid and reliable, with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.851. The results indicate that the effectiveness of the program falls within the Very Good category, with an overall mean score of 3.57. The Program Monitoring indicator achieved the highest mean score of 3.67, followed by Target Accuracy with a score of 3.63, while Program Socialization and Program Objectives each obtained a mean score of 3.49. A small number of recipients of the 2024 floating net cage assistance perceived that the type of assistance provided did not fully meet their needs, and the aspect related to increasing harvest frequency received relatively lower evaluations. It can be concluded that the fisheries aquaculture assistance program has been implemented effectively. Therefore, the DPPP is recommended to continue conducting periodic evaluations and improving the distribution mechanism of assistance programs.
Aquaculture Assistance Program, Effectiveness, Fish Farmer Groups, Program Monitoring, Target Accuracy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Norwanda Norwanda, Nazaki Nazaki, Ardi Putra (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Strategy of The Tanjungpinang City Youth and Sports Agency For Developing The Athletic Achievements of Student Athletes In Tanjungpinang City For The Years 2024–2025
This study aims to analyze the strategic management practices of the Youth and Sports Office of Tanjungpinang City in developing student-athlete achievement during the 2024–2025 period using Fred R. David’s strategic management framework, which consists of strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that the strategy formulation process has been supported by a formal planning framework through the 2024–2026 Strategic Plan (Renstra), although it has not yet been complemented by a comprehensive strategic environmental analysis. Strategy implementation has not been fully optimized due to budget constraints, the absence of a Training Centre program in 2024, dependence on club-owned facilities, and insufficient coordination among stakeholders. The evaluation stage shows that student-athlete achievement indicators exceeded the established targets; however, these results do not fully reflect the overall effectiveness of athlete development, as gaps remain between planning documents and program implementation. Therefore, stronger stakeholder coordination, sustainable athlete development programs, and the optimization of resource support are needed to improve student-athlete performance in a sustainable manner.
Sports Achievement, Strategic Management, Student Athletes, Training and Development, Youth and Sports Office (DISPORA), Youth Sports Policy.
Copyright (c) 2026 M. Rangga Bayu Prabowo, Nur Aslamaturrahmah Dwi Putri, Eki Darmawan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Tourism Office’s Digital Promotion Strategy for The Development of Religious Tourism in Buru Subdistrict, Karimun Regency
This study aims to analyze the digital promotion strategies employed by the Tourism Office of Karimun Regency in developing religious tourism in Buru District. The research adopted a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the Tourism Office, religious tourism site managers, and tourists. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model, referring to the Promotion Mix theory proposed by Kotler and Keller (2016), which includes advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct and digital marketing. The findings reveal that the Tourism Office has utilized various digital media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and official websites, as promotional tools. However, the implementation has not yet been optimal due to inconsistent promotional activities, limited information regarding religious tourism attractions, low levels of digital interaction with tourists, and the absence of an integrated digital information service. As a result, the promotion of religious tourism remains largely driven by site managers and local communities. Therefore, strengthening an integrated digital promotion strategy is necessary to expand promotional reach, enhance tourist engagement, and increase visitation to religious tourism destinations in Buru District.
Buru District, Digital Promotion Strategy, Promotion Mix, Religious Tourism, Tourism Office.
Copyright (c) 2026 Putri Febriyanti, Nazaki Nazaki, Ella Afnira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of the Policy to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags in the Modern Shop Sector in Batu IX Village, Tanjungpinang City in 2025
The land capacity crisis at the Ganet Landfill (TPA) in Tanjungpinang City demands policy interventions to reduce inorganic waste at its source. This study aims to analyze in depth the implementation of Tanjungpinang Mayor Regulation Number 14 of 2022 concerning the Reduction of Plastic Bag Usage within the modern store category in Batu IX Ward. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach grounded in George C. Edward III's policy implementation framework, this research examines four core dimensions: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants from the Tanjungpinang Environmental Agency (DLH), local supermarket management, cashiers, and consumers in Batu IX Ward, complemented by secondary data such as regulatory documents and field transaction records. The research findings indicate that policy implementation is sub-optimal at the field level. In terms of communication, information dissemination from DLH has not been evenly absorbed by medium-scale local supermarkets, and official written technical guidelines regarding eco-friendly bag criteria and the transparent management of the two-hundred-rupiah paid plastic fee remain unissued. Regarding resources, DLH faces operational budget constraints, a shortage of territorial supervisory personnel, the absence of an active spatial retail database for modern stores, and legal authority limitations due to the lack of internal Civil Servant Investigators (PPNS) to execute administrative sanctions under Article 10 of Mayor Regulation No. 14 of 2022. On the disposition dimension, despite a positive alignment of ecological values among stakeholders, local supermarket managers resort to compromise by continuing to distribute free single-use plastic bags to safeguard daily business turnover and prevent conflicts with consumers at checkout counters. Lastly, in the bureaucratic structure dimension, the absence of standardized monitoring procedures (SOPs) and a sectorally isolated institutional coordination pattern—which fails to actively integrate the Municipal Police (Satpol PP) and the Batu IX Ward government—results in lax field enforcement. This study recommends the immediate issuance of official technical guidelines, updating the spatial retail database, and establishing an integrated cross-sectoral territorial monitoring team.
Ganet Landfill, George C. Edward III, Modern Stores, Plastic Bag Reduction, Policy Implementation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Bunga Crysanda Putri, Nazaki Nazaki, Adhe Fadli Farhan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Coordination by The Subdistrict Head Regarding Public Street Lighting (PJU) Services in Singkep Subdistrict in 2025
This study aims to analyze the coordination of the Subdistrict Head in Public Street Lighting (PJU) services in Singkep Subdistrict in 2025 and identify supporting and inhibiting factors. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving the Singkep Subdistrict Head, the Lingga Regency Transportation Agency, village and urban-village officials, and community members. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with source triangulation applied to strengthen credibility. The findings indicate that coordination was generally fairly good in terms of communication, cooperation, and division of tasks. Communication occurred through formal and informal channels, while cooperation among the Subdistrict Government, Transportation Agency, and PT PLN (Persero) supported the handling of PJU problems according to institutional responsibilities. Task division was relatively clear, with the Subdistrict Government acting as coordinator and the Transportation Agency performing technical functions. However, coordination was constrained by limited budgets, materials, technical personnel, and insufficient public understanding of complaint mechanisms. Strengthening resources, public communication, and interinstitutional coordination is therefore necessary to improve responsive and sustainable PJU services.
coordination, Subdistrict Head, public street lighting, public services, Singkep Subdistrict
Copyright (c) 2026 M. Fhedry Chandriyadi, Nazaki Nazaki, Ardi Putra (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Role of the Tanjungpinang City Health Office in Environmental Health Supervision of Nutritional Fulfillment Service Units under the Free Nutritious Meals Program
Environmental health supervision is an essential component in ensuring food safety and the successful implementation of Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals Program (Program Makan Bergizi Gratis MBG). This study aimed to examine the role of the Tanjungpinang City Health Office in supervising environmental health at the Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit (Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi—SPPG), using SPPG Mekar Sari as a case study. A qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observations, and document analysis involving the Health Office, SPPG management, schools, and community representatives. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, while T. Hani Handoko's supervision theory served as the analytical framework. The findings reveal that environmental health supervision has been implemented systematically through four supervisory dimensions: standard setting, performance measurement, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Standardized inspection procedures, periodic environmental health assessments, inter-agency collaboration, and continuous technical guidance have strengthened institutional compliance with sanitation and food safety standards. Corrective actions implemented following supervisory evaluations contributed to improvements in waste management, environmental cleanliness, and hygiene practices. The study concludes that effective environmental health supervision depends not only on regulatory compliance but also on collaborative governance, continuous organizational learning, and adaptive management. These findings provide theoretical contributions to public administration and practical recommendations for strengthening environmental health governance to ensure the sustainability of the MBG Program.
environmental health supervision, Free Nutritious Meals Program, Nutritional Fulfillment Service Unit, public administration, food safety
Copyright (c) 2026 Bayu Setiawan, Eki Darmawan, Khairi Rahmi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Local Government Governance in Disaster Risk Mitigation in Tanjungpinang City
This study aims to analyze local government governance in disaster risk mitigation in Tanjungpinang City based on the principles of Good Governance, namely accountability, transparency, participation, rule of law, responsiveness, effectiveness, and efficiency. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants consisted of representatives from the Tanjungpinang City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Fire and Rescue Service, Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), and communities living in disaster-prone areas. The findings indicate that local government has implemented Good Governance principles through disaster socialization, community education, early-warning dissemination, interagency coordination, community volunteer development, and personnel preparedness. However, mitigation implementation remains suboptimal due to limited budgets, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, uneven program coverage, insufficient coordination among local government agencies, and the absence of an integrated Drainage Master Plan. These findings indicate that effective disaster governance requires stronger institutional coordination, adequate resource allocation, integrated infrastructure planning, and sustained community participation. Strengthening these dimensions is expected to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of disaster risk mitigation in Tanjungpinang City.
Accountability, Disaster Risk Mitigation, Good Governance, Local Government, Tanjungpinang City.
Copyright (c) 2026 Emha Rifaq Alhaqi, Afrizal Afrizal, Ella Afnira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Collaborative Governance in Waste Management
Waste management is a complex challenge that requires collaboration among multiple stakeholders to ensure effective and sustainable implementation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of collaborative governance in waste management through the Saber Mandiri Waste Bank in Sungai Raya Village, Karimun Regency. The research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation and were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing techniques. The analysis was based on Ansell and Gash’s Collaborative Governance framework, which includes starting conditions, institutional design, facilitative leadership, and the collaborative process. The findings indicate that collaboration among the Environmental Agency, the Saber Mandiri Waste Bank, PT Pegadaian, and the local community has functioned relatively well through clear role distribution, institutional support, and community participation. However, several challenges remain, including the absence of regular coordination forums, limited operational budgets from the local government, and suboptimal institutional strengthening. The study concludes that stronger institutional support, sustained coordination, and enhanced partnerships among stakeholders are necessary to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of waste management in Karimun Regency.
Collaborative Governance, Karimun Regency, Stakeholder Collaboration, Waste Bank, Waste Management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Siti Sarah Sihombing, Nazaki Nazaki, Adhe Fadli Farhan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of Public Services at The Semembang Village Office, Karimun Regency, In 2026
This study examines the implementation of public services in Semembang Village, Karimun Regency, in 2026. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The research informants consisted of the Village Head, the Head of the Service Section, and members of the Semembang Village community, with a total of 13 informants. Data were analyzed using the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of public services in Semembang Village has generally been carried out quite well based on the five dimensions of service quality, namely reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangibles. Village officials have provided services in accordance with established procedures, demonstrated friendliness and politeness, and made efforts to respond to the needs of the community effectively. However, several challenges remain, including administrative errors, delays in service delivery under certain conditions, limited service facilities and infrastructure, and accessibility constraints due to the geographical characteristics of Semembang Village as an archipelagic area. Nevertheless, the community generally expressed positive perceptions of the public services they received. The study concludes that the implementation of public services in Semembang Village has been generally satisfactory. However, further improvements are needed in enhancing the competence of village officials, upgrading service facilities, utilizing information technology, and developing service innovations capable of reaching all members of the community. These efforts are expected to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall quality of public service delivery.
Administrative Services, Public Service, Service Quality, Semembang Village, Village Government.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sanisah Sanisah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Bureaucratic Transformation in The Development of Human Resource Competencies Among Civil Servants in The Riau Islands Province
Bureaucratic transformation has become one of the government's key strategies for achieving professional, adaptive, and service-oriented governance. This study aims to analyze bureaucratic transformation in the development of Civil Servant (ASN) competencies in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach and was conducted at the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) and the Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD) of the Riau Islands Province. Informants were selected purposively and consisted of BPSDM officials, BKD officials, trainers (widyaiswara), and civil servants participating in training programs. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and documentation and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings indicate that bureaucratic transformation has been implemented through five dimensions: organizational reform, bureaucratic digitalization, Smart ASN development, professionalism and merit system implementation, and improvement of public service quality. Organizational reform is characterized by structural simplification and changes in work systems, while digitalization has been realized through blended learning, a Learning Management System (LMS), the Ligat Kepri platform, and webinars. Smart ASN development has been carried out through the enhancement of technical, managerial, socio-cultural, and digital competencies. The implementation of the merit system is supported by competency assessments, competency mapping, Employee Competency Potential and Performance Assessments (AKPK), Human Capital Development Plans (HCDP), as well as coordination between BKD and BPSDM. These transformation efforts have contributed to improving the quality of public services by strengthening the competencies of civil servants to become more professional, adaptive, and responsive to organizational and societal needs.
Bureaucratic Transformation, Competency Development, Merit System, Public Service, Smart ASN.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pebby Regita Sinaga, Bismar Arianto, Ella Afnira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of Policies For The Management of Household Waste and Waste Similar to Household Waste in Tanjung Unggat Village, Tanjungpinang City
This study aims to analyze the implementation of Tanjungpinang Mayor Regulation Number 43 of 2018 concerning Regional Policies and Strategies (Jakstrada) for the Management of Household Waste and Household-Like Waste in Tanjung Unggat Village, Bukit Bestari District, Tanjungpinang City. The research employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, while data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The analysis of policy implementation was based on George C. Edward III’s theory, which consists of four dimensions: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The findings indicate that the implementation of the policy has not yet been carried out optimally. The communication dimension has been implemented through socialization activities, coordination mechanisms, and information media; however, the dissemination of information has not reached all community members evenly. The resource dimension continues to face limitations in terms of the quantity and capacity of human resources, budget allocation, and supporting facilities and infrastructure. In terms of disposition, implementers demonstrate a strong commitment to carrying out the policy, although its effectiveness is still influenced by low levels of public awareness and the inadequate enforcement of sanctions. Regarding the bureaucratic structure dimension, the division of responsibilities among relevant agencies has been established, but it is not yet supported by more detailed standard operating procedures, continuous inter-agency coordination, and an integrated monitoring system. Therefore, strengthening communication, enhancing resource capacity, improving operational procedures, reinforcing inter-institutional coordination, and increasing community participation are necessary to support more effective and sustainable waste management.
George C. Edward III, Jakstrada, Policy Implementation, Tanjung Unggat Village, Waste Management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Cyndi Ardanya, Nazaki Nazaki, Ardi Putra (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Analysis of Communication Ethics Violations in Digital Public Sphere Interactions: A Case Study of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Lobby Chat
The rapid growth of online gaming has transformed the Lobby Chat feature into a digital public sphere where users communicate, exchange information, and establish social relationships. Nevertheless, the openness of this communication space has also facilitated various forms of communication ethics violations. This study aims to analyze communication ethics violations within the Lobby Chat feature of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang from the perspective of the digital public sphere. A qualitative approach with a descriptive case study design was employed. Data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings reveal recurring violations of communication ethics, including careless message delivery, conflict-provoking content, inadequate privacy awareness, impolite language, and inappropriate responses to negative interactions. These practices are driven by limited digital literacy, weak emotional self-regulation, competitive gaming culture, and insufficient platform moderation. The study extends the application of the digital public sphere framework to online gaming by demonstrating that communication ethics are shaped through the interaction of individual behavior, institutional support, and platform governance. Strengthening digital literacy, character education, and adaptive moderation mechanisms is essential to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and ethically responsible digital communication environment.
Communication Ethics, Digital Literacy, Digital Public Sphere, Lobby Chat, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Copyright (c) 2026 Artyson Firman Poyoh, Eki Darmawan, Ella Afnira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Evaluation of The Drinking Water Management Program Using Seawater Reverse Osmosis Technology on Penyengat Island, 2022–2025
The people of Penyengat Island face a shortage of clean water, which the government addresses through a clean water management program using Sea Water Reverse Osmosis technology to meet the island's clean water needs. The Technical Implementation Unit of the Public Works and Public Housing Office is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of infrastructure related to SWRO management. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the clean water management program using Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) technology, as well as the challenges faced in providing clean water on Penyengat Island. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, which serves to describe the reality of events occurring in the field for this study using primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected through observation and interviews. This research was carried out through direct observation at the Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) system operation site on Penyengat Island and interviews with informants from the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) of Tanjungpinang City, the PUPR Office of Tanjungpinang City, BLUD UPTD SPAM, and the local community. Secondary data were obtained from the Mayor's regulations, legislation, scientific papers, program implementation reports, and the official website of Tanjungpinang City Government. Data collection was done through observation, interviews, and documentation, while analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on Pietrzak's Program Evaluation theory, the results show that the program is not yet optimal due to limitations in storage tanks, damaged distribution pipes, insufficient human resources, and limited operational budgets. These conditions have caused water distribution to not be able to occur 24 hours a day and it is still carried out on a rotation basis. Even so, the presence of SWRO services has improved people's access to clean water, so daily needs can be met better.
Clean Water Management, Penyengat Island, Program Evaluation, Sea Water Reverse Osmosis
Copyright (c) 2026 Megawati Romaulina Napitupulu, Eki Darmawan, Khairi Rahmi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of The Toddler Family Development Program to Reduce Stunting Rates by The Lingga Regency Health Department
Stunting remains a public health issue that requires effective policy implementation to address its prevalence. One of the efforts undertaken by the Government of Lingga Regency to reduce stunting rates is through the Toddler Family Development Program (Bina Keluarga Balita-BKB). However, the implementation of the program continues to face various challenges, particularly in East Lingga District, which records the highest stunting rate in Lingga Regency. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Toddler Family Development Program (BKB) by the Health Office, Population Control, and Family Planning Agency of Lingga Regency using George C. Edward III’s policy implementation theory, which consists of communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Informants were selected through purposive sampling and included officials from the Health Office, Population Control and Family Planning Agency, family planning counselors, BKB cadres, and mothers of stunted toddlers. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation and were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive analysis model. The findings indicate that the implementation of the BKB Program has generally been carried out effectively. The dimensions of communication, disposition, and bureaucratic structure have supported program implementation through coordination, implementers’ commitment, and a clear division of responsibilities. Nevertheless, the resource dimension remains a significant challenge, particularly the limited number of cadres, inadequate counseling assistance that has not yet reached all villages, and insufficient Posyandu facilities and infrastructure. Strengthening human resources and improving supporting facilities are therefore essential to optimize the implementation of the BKB Program in accelerating stunting reduction efforts.
Family Development Program (BKB), George C. Edward III, Lingga Regency, Policy Implementation, Stunting
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahlam Najib, Nazaki Nazaki, Kustiawan Kustiawan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of Village Fund Allocations in The Food Security Program in Karya Village, Pakkat Subdistrict, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, in 2025
Food security is one of the national priority programs supported through the use of Village Funds in Karya Village, Pakkat District, Humbang Hasundutan Regency. The food security program is implemented through capital participation in the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) for a chicken farming business and the provision of corn seed assistance to the community. However, several problems remain in its implementation, such as limited community understanding of the program mechanism, suboptimal coordination among implementers, and limited monitoring and evaluation. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the use of Village Funds in the food security program in Karya Village in 2025. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. This study applies George C. Edward III's policy implementation theory, which covers communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results show that the implementation of Village Fund use in the food security program in Karya Village has generally been carried out in accordance with applicable provisions. In terms of communication, program socialization has been carried out through village deliberation, although community understanding remains uneven. In terms of resources, budget support, human resources, and infrastructure are considered adequate to support program implementation. In terms of disposition, program implementers demonstrated good commitment to carrying out food security activities. Meanwhile, in terms of bureaucratic structure, program implementation has involved various parties, but coordination and oversight still need to be strengthened. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the implementation of Village Fund use in the food security program in Karya Village has run reasonably well, although its effectiveness still needs to be improved through stronger coordination, oversight, and community understanding so that the village's food security goals can be optimally achieved
Food Security, Policy Implementation, Village Funds.
Copyright (c) 2026 Iqnatia Patricia Manalu, Nazaki Nazaki, Ardi Putra (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of the Anti-Corruption Village Program in Sudagaran Village, Banyumas Subdistrict, Banyumas Regency
The Anti-Corruption Village Program, initiated by Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), seeks to strengthen village governance based on transparency, accountability, participation, and integrity. In 2023, Sudagaran Village, Banyumas Regency, was designated as the first Anti-Corruption Village in the regency and achieved an “Exceptional” rating with a Village Integrity Index of 96.5, making it an important case for examining policy implementation. This study analyzes the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Village Program using George C. Edward III’s policy implementation framework, comprising communication, disposition, bureaucratic structure, and resources. An empirical qualitative design with a descriptive approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving eight purposively and snowball-selected informants. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model, while credibility was ensured through source and methodological triangulation. The findings reveal that effective communication, strong implementer commitment, a well-defined bureaucratic structure, and adequate organizational resources collectively supported successful policy implementation. These interrelated dimensions institutionalized transparency, accountability, participation, and integrity within routine village governance, enabling Sudagaran Village to sustain its status as a model Anti-Corruption Village.
Accountability, Anti-Corruption Village Program, George C. Edward III, Policy Implementation, Transparency.
Copyright (c) 2026 Atta Evie Nur Ainy, Indah Ayu Permana Pribadi, Chamid Sutikno, Zaula Rizqi Atika, Ariesta Amanda (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Casework Approach in Handling Children Experiencing Psychosocial Trauma
This article examines the casework approach in handling children experiencing psychosocial trauma. The topic is significant because psychosocial trauma affects not only children's psychological well-being but also their behavior, social relationships, educational participation, sense of security, and overall social functioning. Children exposed to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, bullying, family conflict, or the loss of caregivers require comprehensive and child-centered interventions. This study aims to explain the characteristics of psychosocial trauma in children, analyze the stages of the casework approach, and describe the roles of social workers in facilitating children's recovery. A qualitative descriptive design employing a literature review was adopted. Data were obtained from scholarly books, peer-reviewed journal articles, official reports, and policy documents related to social work, child protection, psychosocial trauma, and clinical social work interventions. The findings indicate that the casework approach provides a systematic framework encompassing engagement, assessment, intervention planning, implementation, evaluation, termination, and follow-up. Social workers perform multiple professional roles, including assessor, counselor, advocate, broker, mediator, case manager, and service coordinator. Effective implementation of casework requires trauma-informed, ethical, child-friendly, and multidisciplinary practices to promote sustainable psychosocial recovery and strengthen children's resilience.
Casework, Children, Psychosocial Trauma, Social Workers, Trauma-Informed Care
Copyright (c) 2026 Mahdy Afif Tasdid (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Use of Social Media In Building the Political Image of Budi and Agis in the 2024 Serang City Elections
This study examines the strategic utilization of social media platforms in constructing the political image of Budi Rustandi and Nur Agis Aulia during the 2024 Serang City Election. Employing an empirical qualitative approach with an instrumental case study design, this inquiry analyzes how digital campaign operations cultivate political branding and manage candidate impressions among young voters. Primary data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with key campaign actors and targeted youth demographics, supplemented by non-participant observation of official social media repositories. The findings reveal that Instagram and TikTok were deployed in a highly differentiated manner to maximize algorithmic reach and validate candidate credibility. By projecting a carefully curated balance between legislative competence and grassroots populist values, the campaign generated significant cognitive alignment within the youth electorate. Crucially, the final results demonstrate that while digital communication offers immense cost efficiency in building widespread political visibility, actual electoral conversion relies on the strategic integration of virtual image formation and physical network mobilization.
Political Branding, Impression Management, Image Formation, Digital Campaign, Local Election.
Copyright (c) 2026 Asty Dina Mardina, Anis Fuad (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Gender-Based Violence on the X (Twitter) Platform: A Digital Criminological Analysis in the Social Media Era
The rapid growth of social media, particularly the X (Twitter) platform, has expanded opportunities for public interaction and freedom of expression while increasing the prevalence of online gender-based violence (OGBV). This study examines users' perceptions of gender-based violence on X, identifies the factors contributing to its occurrence, and analyzes its impacts from a digital criminological perspective. Using an empirical qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through an online questionnaire administered to 50 active X users. The findings reveal that user anonymity is the primary factor facilitating gender-based violence, accompanied by weak content moderation, limited digital literacy, poor online communication ethics, and the rapid dissemination of harmful content. Respondents frequently encountered verbal harassment, sexist and misogynistic comments, cyberbullying, doxxing, body shaming, victim blaming, and threats of sexual violence. These findings support the Online Disinhibition Effect, which explains how anonymity encourages aggressive online behavior, and Routine Activity Theory, which emphasizes the interaction between motivated offenders, suitable targets, and inadequate guardianship in facilitating cyber-enabled victimization. The study recommends strengthening content moderation, improving reporting mechanisms, enhancing digital literacy, enforcing legal protections, and promoting gender equality campaigns to create safer and more inclusive digital environments.
Digital Criminology, Online Gender-Based Violence, Online Disinhibition Effect, Routine Activity Theory, X (Twitter).
Copyright (c) 2026 Amatul Kafi Yasmeen, Asri Dewi Pratiwi, Zaskia Sharefa Kautsar, Nila Puspita Sari, Lidya Kristanti, Nur Baeti Aprilianti, Aneira Jasmine, Aurelia Ramadhani, Ikhsan Putra Ramadhan, Valesca Angelina Pardede, Halimah, Runi Sikah Seisabila (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Role of the Pati Regency Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office in Empowering Bakaran Wetan Tourism Village to Increase Local Own-Source Revenue under Pati Regent Regulation Number 28 of 2022 on Tourism Village Empowerment
Tourism village empowerment has become a strategic regional policy for increasing Local Own-Source Revenue (LOR) through the utilization of local cultural assets. Bakaran Wetan Tourism Village in Pati Regency is developed under Pati Regent Regulation Number 28 of 2022, yet its implementation remains constrained by limited funding, weak institutional coordination, declining tourist interest, and the tourism sector's modest contribution to regional revenue. This study analyzes the implementation, constraints, and optimization strategies of the Pati Regency Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office (DINPORAPAR) in empowering Bakaran Wetan Tourism Village. An empirical juridical approach with qualitative methods was employed using semi-structured interviews with government officials, Batik Bakaran artisans, local residents, and tourists, supported by legal and documentary analysis. The findings show that DINPORAPAR has implemented tourism village assessment, institutional guidance, tourism promotion, batik training, and community-based cultural development as unilateral governmental legal actions. Policy implementation remains constrained by weak inter-agency coordination and limited tourism funding. Batik training and digital marketing effectively strengthen community capacity while preserving cultural authenticity, whereas batik printing assistance is less effective because it overlooks the traditional identity of hand-drawn Batik Bakaran.
Community Empowerment, Local Own-Source Revenue, Regional Governance, Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Village.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ipang Danareo, Ikomatussuniah Ikomatussuniah, Ahmad Rayhan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Siapang Pintu Gerbang Cooperative in Boosting the Economy of the Lubuk Terap Village Community in Bandar Petalangan Subdistrict, Pelalawan Regency
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Siapang Pintu Gerbang Cooperative in improving the economy of the Lubuk Terap Village community in Bandar Petalangan Subdistrict, Pelalawan Regency. The study employed an empirical qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving the cooperative chairperson, board members, cooperative members, village officials, and community members. The data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that the cooperative has generally operated effectively by improving members' access to productive capital, supporting the development of microenterprises, strengthening member participation in organizational activities, and gradually enhancing household welfare. The cooperative has also demonstrated organizational adaptability through service improvements and flexible financing policies that respond to members' socioeconomic conditions. However, several challenges remain, including uneven member participation, limited managerial capacity, restricted financial resources, and insufficient business innovation. Strengthening organizational governance, expanding productive programs, improving managerial competencies, and encouraging broader member participation are essential to enhance the cooperative's long-term contribution to sustainable rural economic development and community welfare.
Copyright (c) 2026 Darul Qoorol, Ahmad Habibi Pratama, Elly Nielwaty, Ridho Ramadhan arfi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
A Legal Analysis of the Distribution of Illegal Cigarette Products and Trademark Infringement
Currently, the distribution of illegal cigarettes in Indonesia has evolved into a complex legal issue involving the intersection between excise tax violations and trademark infringement. This study aims to analyze the standard of “substantial similarity” in illegal cigarette branding practices, examine the forms of legal accountability imposed on perpetrators, and identify key obstacles in law enforcement. The phenomenon is driven largely by economic disparities, particularly the increase in Tobacco Product Excise (CHT), which incentivizes the emergence of organized illicit distribution networks that exploit well-known cigarette brands to mislead consumers. This research employs a normative juridical method using statutory and case approaches, focusing on legal documents and judicial precedents. The findings reveal three dominant forms of trademark infringement in illegal cigarettes, namely identical imitation, brand name modification, and packaging design replication that creates consumer confusion. Perpetrators may be held accountable through criminal sanctions under excise and trademark laws as well as civil liability based on unlawful acts under Article 1365 of the Civil Code. Although enforcement efforts such as Operation Octopus have been implemented, structural, technological, and societal constraints continue to hinder effectiveness.
Excise Law, Illegal Cigarettes, Law Enforcement Effectiveness, Legal Liability, Trademark Infringement.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ikhwan Aulia Fatahillah, Santana Suryapringgana, Dimas Gibran Satrio Utomo, Aji Nugraha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the Policy to Waive Tax Penalties on the Compliance Rates of Motor Vehicle Taxpayers at the Samsat Regional Technical Implementation Unit in Serang Regency
Motor Vehicle Tax is one of the sources of local revenue that every motor vehicle owner is required to pay, as stipulated in Banten Province Regional Regulation No. 1 of 2024 concerning Local Taxes and Local Levies. The compliance rate of motor vehicle taxpayers at the Serang Regency Samsat Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) remains relatively low at approximately 58 percent of all registered vehicles and is accompanied by high levels of tax arrears. Consequently, the local government has implemented a policy to waive Motor Vehicle Tax penalties as an effort to increase tax payments and local revenue. This study analyzes the effectiveness of the policy to waive motor vehicle tax penalties on the compliance rate of motor vehicle taxpayers at the UPTD Samsat in Serang Regency, as well as the obstacles in its implementation. The analysis employs the theory of legal effectiveness and the theory of government action. The research method used is an empirical-juridical approach with a descriptive-analytical framework, utilizing primary data collected through interviews and secondary data sourced from legislation and legal literature. The research results indicate that local government actions including the elimination of administrative sanctions in the form of fines, the simplification of service procedures, and the optimization of tax payment services have proven effective in increasing Motor Vehicle Tax payments and local revenue realization in the short term, as reflected in revenue achievements for the 2020-2024 period, which largely exceeded targets. The decline in revenue realization in 2025 indicates that the effectiveness of these policies has not yet been fully accompanied by the establishment of sustainable taxpayer compliance and remains influenced by policy incentives. Policy implementation still faces obstacles in the form of limited service capacity, technical disruptions to facilities and infrastructure, low public awareness influenced by a legal culture of delaying tax obligations, and perceptions of unfairness among taxpayers who have historically been compliant. This study recommends strengthening policies to encourage sustainable taxpayer compliance and improving the quality of tax service delivery.
Legal Effectiveness, Government Action, Tax Penalty Waiver, Taxpayer Compliance, Motor Vehicle Tax.
Copyright (c) 2026 Aby Fahri, H. E. Rakhmat Jazuli, Ahmad Rayhan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of Law Enforcement Against Trademark Infringement in Online Commerce in Indonesia
This study examines the effectiveness of law enforcement against trademark infringement in online commerce in Indonesia through a normative juridical research approach. The analysis is based on statutory regulations, international intellectual property instruments, policy documents, and scholarly literature concerning trademark protection, electronic commerce, and digital governance. The findings indicate that Indonesia possesses a relatively comprehensive legal framework for trademark protection, supported by national legislation and international intellectual property standards. Nevertheless, the practical effectiveness of enforcement remains limited due to institutional coordination problems, difficulties in identifying online offenders, challenges associated with digital evidence, marketplace supervision limitations, and procedural barriers affecting criminal and civil remedies. The study identifies a persistent gap between normative legal objectives and enforcement realities within digital commercial environments. To address these challenges, the research proposes an integrated reform model emphasizing regulatory innovation, marketplace accountability, artificial intelligence based monitoring systems, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, preventive legal protection, and enhanced stakeholder cooperation. The study argues that effective trademark protection in digital commerce requires the convergence of legal certainty, technological capability, and adaptive governance structures capable of responding to evolving patterns of online infringement.
Trademark Protection, Online Commerce, Law Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Digital Governance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Gia Anggiani, Hani Sri Handayani, Dila Nurul Maghfira Arrahman, Neng Yani Nurhayani (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Protection for Football Broadcasting License Holders Against Illegal Streaming in Indonesia
This study examines the legal protection available to football broadcasting license holders against illegal streaming practices in Indonesia through a normative juridical approach. The research relies on primary legal materials consisting of Law Number 28 of 2014 on Copyright, Law Number 32 of 2002 on Broadcasting, Government Regulation Number 36 of 2018 concerning the Registration of Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements, and other relevant regulations, complemented by scholarly literature and doctrinal studies. The analysis demonstrates that football broadcasting licenses possess a legally protected position within the framework of copyright and related rights, granting license holders authority to commercially exploit broadcasting content and to seek legal remedies against unauthorized retransmission. Illegal streaming constitutes an infringement of economic rights and neighbouring rights while simultaneously violating broadcasting regulations governing the dissemination of audiovisual content. Existing protection mechanisms include preventive measures through license registration, regulatory supervision, and public legal awareness, as well as repressive measures through civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and alternative dispute resolution. The findings indicate that Indonesian law provides a relatively comprehensive normative framework, although challenges associated with digital technology, platform accountability, and enforcement effectiveness continue to affect the practical realization of legal protection. Strengthening institutional coordination and adaptive digital governance remains essential for improving future protection.
Broadcasting Rights, Copyright Protection, Digital Piracy, Football Streaming, Intellectual Property.
Copyright (c) 2026 George Muhammad Maulana Helmy Gozali, Muhammad Zahran Al-Gibran, Sabili Casba Arrusd, Ikhwan Aulia Fatahillah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Optimizing Legal Protection of Communal Intellectual Property for Regional Specialty Products to Promote Local Economic Growth
This study examines the effectiveness of communal intellectual property protection in safeguarding regional specialty products and promoting local economic growth in Indonesia through a normative legal research approach. The analysis is based on statutory and conceptual approaches using primary legal sources, including Law Number 20 of 2016, Law Number 28 of 2014, Government Regulation Number 56 of 2022, and Ministerial Regulation Number 13 of 2017, complemented by scholarly literature on intellectual property governance and regional development. The findings indicate that Indonesia has established a relatively comprehensive legal framework for protecting geographical indications, traditional knowledge, and traditional cultural expressions. Despite this regulatory foundation, implementation remains constrained by documentation deficiencies, fragmented institutional authority, limited community participation, and uneven regional administrative capacity. The study further demonstrates that effective communal intellectual property protection contributes to product differentiation, market reputation, community empowerment, regional competitiveness, and sustainable economic development. Legal protection functions not only as a mechanism for cultural preservation but also as a strategic development instrument. Strengthening institutional coordination, improving registration systems, and expanding community based governance are essential to optimize the developmental benefits of communal intellectual property protection within Indonesia's regional economic landscape.
Communal Intellectual Property, Geographical Indications, Local Economic Growth, Regional Competitiveness, Sustainable Development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Satria Akbar, Ravie Surya Justico, Rayhan Ade Dwiyana, Ikhwan Aulia Fatahillah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Passing on of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to Consumers and Its Implications for MSME Operators
This study examines the legal regulation of Merchant Discount Rate within the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard payment system and analyzes the implications of passing MDR costs on to consumers for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise operators in Indonesia. Employing a non empirical normative legal research design, the study relies exclusively on statutory materials, regulatory documents, scholarly literature, and official publications. The analysis combines statutory and conceptual approaches to evaluate the consistency between legal norms governing MDR allocation and practices reported in the literature. The findings indicate that the regulatory framework clearly positions MDR as a merchant obligation and prohibits the transfer of such costs to consumers. Despite this normative clarity, MDR pass through practices continue to occur due to regulatory literacy gaps, economic pressures faced by MSMEs, digital adoption challenges, and limitations in monitoring and enforcement mechanisms. The study further demonstrates that cost transfer practices generate multidimensional consequences, including reduced consumer trust, weakened price transparency, lower digital payment acceptance, and risks to long term MSME competitiveness. The findings support the need for adaptive regulatory strategies, differentiated MDR policies, and strengthened stakeholder coordination to promote sustainable digital payment governance, consumer protection, and inclusive economic development.
Merchant Discount Rate, QRIS Governance, Consumer Protection, MSME Sustainability, Digital Payment Regulation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ditha Maharani, Azka Habibah, Rina Mulyani, Nabila Rahmadani, Hotma Gustian Sitorus, Annisa Putri Ani, Nandang Najmudin (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Legal Analysis Of MSMEs Trademark Protection From A Trade Law Perspective: The First To File Principle
This study examines the legal protection of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises trademarks within the Indonesian trademark regime from a trade law perspective by focusing on the application of the first to file principle. The research employs a normative juridical method supported by a descriptive analytical approach and relies exclusively on secondary legal materials, including legislation, judicial decisions, scholarly literature, and relevant legal doctrines. The analysis reveals that the first to file principle provides a structured mechanism for determining trademark ownership and contributes to commercial certainty in trade relations. The study also identifies persistent structural challenges affecting MSMEs, including limited legal awareness, registration barriers, unequal access to legal protection, trademark appropriation practices, and normative gaps concerning prior users. These conditions create tensions between formal legal recognition and substantive economic justice. Through doctrinal and conceptual analysis, the study proposes a reconstructed protection framework that integrates good faith considerations, recognition of prior use, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, collective trademark models, digital registration reforms, and targeted incentive policies. The findings indicate that a balanced approach between legal certainty and equitable protection is necessary to strengthen MSME competitiveness and support sustainable trade development in Indonesia.
Trademark Protection, MSMEs, First To File Principle, Trade Law, Legal Justice
Copyright (c) 2026 Amelia Cendikia Al Khansa, Gaga Alfarghana 'Aisy, Ghefira Nur Fatimah, Gina Sonia, Nabilla Fitri Arfian, Naysila Fitri Solihat, Rizkia Novebiani Putri, Gaga Al Farghana Aisy, Nandang Najmudin (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Analysis of The E-Readiness of The Development Evaluation and Control System (ASEUPAN) Application in Pandeglang Regency
This study examines the electronic readiness of users of the Development Evaluation and Control System Application known as ASEUPAN in Pandeglang Regency. The research employed a quantitative empirical approach using the STOPE plus Budget framework to evaluate readiness across the dimensions of Strategy, Technology, Organization, People, Environment, and Budget. Data were collected through a census survey involving fifty civil servants, administrators, and system operators who actively utilized ASEUPAN. The instrument consisted of twenty five measurement items assessed using a four point Likert scale and analyzed through descriptive statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. The findings indicate that users exhibit a favorable level of readiness across all assessed dimensions. Strategic alignment and technological capability support the operational utilization of the application, while organizational commitment and human resource competence strengthen implementation effectiveness. Regulatory support, interagency collaboration, and sustainable financial resources contribute to the continuity of digital governance initiatives. The study highlights that successful digital government implementation depends on the integration of technological, organizational, human, environmental, and financial factors. These findings provide practical insights for strengthening digital governance capacity and supporting sustainable public sector transformation in local government institutions.
E Readiness, Digital Government, ASEUPAN, Public Administration, Sustainable Governance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Raden Aria Cakraningrat, Anis Fuad (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Interpol’s Role in Combating Transnational Cybercrime in Southeast Asia: A Case Study of Operations HAECHI I–VI
This study examines the role of Interpol in combating transnational cybercrime in Southeast Asia through Operations HAECHI I to VI. Employing a qualitative non empirical research design and an explanatory case study approach, the research analyzes how Interpol facilitates international cooperation against cyber enabled financial crime across multiple jurisdictions. Data were derived from official Interpol operational reports, annual publications of the Interpol Financial Crime and Anti Corruption Centre, documents issued by the ASEAN Secretariat, reports from international organizations, and relevant scholarly literature. Qualitative content analysis and process tracing were used to identify institutional mechanisms and assess operational outcomes. The findings indicate that cyber enabled financial crime has evolved into a multidimensional threat affecting economic stability, governance capacity, and individual security throughout the region. Interpol has strengthened regional responses by institutionalizing intelligence exchange, coordinating cross border investigations, and supporting asset recovery through mechanisms such as the Interpol Financial Crime and Anti Corruption Centre and the Anti Money Laundering Rapid Response Protocol. Although HAECHI operations have generated substantial enforcement outcomes, persistent challenges remain in legal harmonization, regulatory capacity, and cryptocurrency related investigations. The study concludes that Interpol functions as a critical governance actor whose effectiveness depends on sustained institutional adaptation and deeper regional cooperation.
Interpol, Transnational Cybercrime, Southeast Asia, Financial Crime, International Cooperation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ainin Zikra (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0