Waithood Trend: An Exploration of Marriage Readiness in Women

This study aims to explore the trend of waithood and marriage readiness among women in Indonesia who follow this trend. It uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach used to understand individual experiences related to this topic. Data was collected through interviews and observations and then analyzed using Interactive Model Data with the help of the NVIVO application. The results of the study show that factors such as social and economic changes, family, and religiosity affect marriage readiness in women with the waithood trend. The impact of decline in the number of marriages can have an impact on the structure of the family and society as a whole. This research provides in-depth insights into marriage readiness for women in the waithood era

Leveraging Collaborative Governance Framework for Sustainable Stunting Reduction: An Analysis of Cross-sector Collaboration in Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang, Indonesia

Stunting remains a critical public health challenge in Indonesia, particularly in Kabupaten Sidrap, where prevalence rates persist despite local government’s concerted efforts. This study aims to analyze cross-sector collaboration practices in stunting reduction using Emerson and Nabatchi’s collaborative governance framework. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, document analysis, and thematic analysis using Nvivo-12 application. Findings reveal that Kabupaten Sidrap has established a formal collaborative structure through the Tim Percepatan Penurunan Stunting (TPPS), coordinated primarily by Bappeda, with active involvement from health, family planning, education, social services, and livestock agencies. However, collaboration remains predominantly administrative, hindered by sectoral ego, limited cross-sectoral communication, inadequate data integration, and constrained budget allocation. Additionally, involvement from the private sector is minimal despite significant potential for corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from local industries, including egg and rice producers. Socio-cultural and economic factors exacerbate stunting risks, particularly through early marriages, traditional practices restricting early health interventions, and persistent structural poverty. Stakeholders propose enhancing collaboration through robust data integration, strengthened regulatory frameworks, improved inter-agency communication, active private sector engagement, and revitalized community-based health interventions, such as school health units (UKS) and nutrition houses (rumah gizi). This research underscores the necessity of integrating Emerson and Nabatchi’s collaborative governance principles, emphasizing principled engagement, shared motivation, and joint action capacity, to achieve sustainable stunting reduction. Policy implications highlight the need for strategic leadership, operational regulatory improvements, and comprehensive stakeholder inclusion to overcome implementation barriers and effectively address stunting in Kabupaten Sidrap

Implementation of the Policy on Protecting Women and Children from Violence After the Earthquake, Tsunami, and Liquefaction in Palu City

This article aims to analyze the implementation of Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019 concerning the implementation of protection of women and children from violence after the earthquake, tsunami, and liquefaction of September 28th, 2018 in Palu City. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study refers to the Van Meter and Van Horn implementation model with six variables, namely policy standards and targets, resources, characteristics of implementing organizations, inter-organizational communication, implementer disposition, and social, economic, and political environments. A total of 15 informants were determined purposively with the criteria of being involved in the preparation of Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019, involved in victim recovery, and representing the pentahelix of informants (local government, community, mass media, business actors, and academics). Data were collected in January-December 2024 through in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis of documents related to the policy. The results of the study show that Central Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 3 of 2019 is an important instrument in protecting women and children from post-disaster violence. However, its implementation in Palu City has not been optimal due to weak socialization, limited resources, the absence of a women and children protection UPTD in the city, and the absence of comprehensive and integrated Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs). Short-term handling priorities include socialization, basic training, activation of integrated SOPs, and establishing cross-sector coordination forums. Medium-long term strategies include the establishment of a Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (PPA UPTD) in the city, incentive-based human resource strengthening, partnerships with non-governmental institutions, and periodic monitoring and evaluation

The Appeal of Viral Marketing and Its Influence on Impulsive Buying with Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) as a Mediator: A Study on Gen Z Purchasing Concert Tickets in Surakarta

This study explores the influence of viral marketing on impulsive buying behavior among Generation Z concert ticket buyers in Surakarta, with fear of missing out (FOMO) as a mediating variable. Viral marketing, particularly through social media, has become a key strategy for promoting concert tickets by using emotionally engaging content and rapid information distribution. FOMO, a psychological trigger rooted in the fear of missing out on trending or valuable experiences, often plays a key role in shaping consumer decisions. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 250 Gen Z respondents who had purchased concert tickets within the past year. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed for data analysis. The results indicate that viral marketing significantly affects impulsive buying behavior, with FOMO acting as a strong mediator. Feelings of anxiety about missing out amplify the likelihood of impulsive purchases among Gen Z consumers. These findings highlight the effectiveness of urgency- and exclusivity-driven marketing strategies in influencing purchasing decisions. The study offers practical insights for event organizers and marketers to optimize digital campaigns by integrating viral marketing tactics and leveraging FOMO to better engage younger audiences

Traveling Class-based Learning Improves the Quality of Meaningful and Competitive Education

Basic education plays a fundamental role in shaping students’ basic knowledge and competencies. Among various teaching approaches, contextual learning has received increasing attention for its ability to connect learning with real-world experiences. This research aims to improve the quality of competitive education through the application of the traveling class learning model. This method enables contextual learning by allowing students to engage directly with the learning environment outside of the traditional classroom setting. This research uses literature studies, drawing insights from books, academic journals, and other relevant sources. The findings show that traveling class learning effectively supports contextual learning and contributes significantly to improving the overall quality of education

Declining Intergenerational Continuity and Shifting Aspirations in Siwalan Farming: A Qualitative Rapid Ethnography from Madura, Indonesia

This research investigates the urgent issue of declining siwalan farming sustainability in Madura, Indonesia, caused by the younger generation’s reluctance to continue this livelihood. This trend threatens both the economic future of farming communities and the preservation of unique cultural practices. The research aims to explore the multifaceted reasons behind this intergenerational disengagement, specifically focusing on youth perceptions of occupational safety, inadequate wages, and shifting personal aspirations. Utilizing a qualitative rapid ethnographic approach, the study employed in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 15 young individuals from siwalan farming families, supplemented by participant observation in selected communities. Data analysis was supported by the Social Reproduction Theory and the Rational Choice Theory. Key findings reveal that the precarious nature of siwalan tapping, often performed at dangerous heights without adequate safety equipment, is a primary deterrent. Furthermore, the perceived low and unstable income, compared to urban or non-agricultural opportunities, diminishes its attractiveness. Lastly, a pervasive shift in aspirations towards white-collar jobs or entrepreneurship, fueled by increased education, steers young people away from traditional farming. This study contributes to theory by contextualizing occupational succession within hazardous traditional agriculture, while offering practical implications for targeted rural development policy. Practically, it provides actionable insights for policymakers to develop targeted interventions, such as improving safety standards, exploring mechanisms for more stable incomes, and creating skill-building programs that bridge traditional knowledge with modern opportunities, thereby potentially revitalizing youth interest and ensuring the long-term viability of siwalan farming

Optimizing Rural Funds for Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas

Rural communities in Indonesia face significant challenges in managing rural funds effectively, particularly in solid waste management. Rural-owned enterprises (BUMDes) Panggung Lestari in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, play a vital role in local development but often struggle to optimize fund utilization for sustainable waste management. This research examines optimal rural fund management practices for solid waste management, focusing on cost-quality studies and innovative waste collection strategies to reduce costs. We use a qualitative case study approach, collecting data through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and observations. The findings highlight specific cost reduction strategies, such as the mechanization of waste collection processes, which reduced operational costs by twelve percent, and the implementation of community engagement initiatives, which enhanced waste collection efficiency. Additionally, financial management training and collaboration with local governments for strategic fund allocation further optimized resource usage. The novelty of this study lies in integrating solid waste management insights with rural fund utilization through a cost-of-quality perspective, improving financial decision-making and operational efficiency, and promoting sustainable waste management in rural communities

Transforming Public Sector Performance; Innovative Approaches to Optimizing Functional Positions in Kepahiang's Bureaucratic Reform

This research examines the challenges of optimizing functional positions in Kepahiang Regency as part of a wider program of bureaucratic reform, with a particular focus on improving the performance of the public sector. The management of functional positions in Kepahiang Regency presents a few challenges, including the placement of civil servants who do not align with the initial formation, the lack of requisite technical training, and suboptimal performance evaluation. This study employed a systematic approach to mapping the 204 functional officials across 26 work units, identifying 37 categories of positions that exhibited variations in the specific expertise required. A SWOT analysis was employed to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inherent to the management of functional positions in Kepahiang Regency. The results demonstrated a discrepancy between employees educational backgrounds and the requirements of their positions, which negatively impacted work efficiency and effectiveness. Furthermore, this research proposes the development of a predictive model that is tailored to the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the region, intending to support performance improvement. It is anticipated that this model will be used as a reference in human resource development planning in the public sector, as well as in strategic decision making. The findings of this research contribute to the strengthening of functional position management and the improvement of the compensation system, as well as more sustainable career development, to encourage better public services in Kepahiang Regency

Sustainability of Tourism Villages in Madura

This research aims to analyze the sustainability of tourist villages in Madura. This research is very urgent because four districts in Madura have very large tourism village potential (145 villages), but village SDGs achievements are relatively low in East Java. Tourism villages are very strategic for achieving village SDGs, as an integrated and sustainable effort to create villages without poverty. The research results show that the development of tourist villages in Madura has been implemented on a massive scale but its sustainability is greatly influenced by community conflicts after the village head election. After the village head election, tourist villages are often characterized by two conflicting community groups, namely: the group supporting the elected village head and the group supporting the village head candidate who was not elected. A tourist village that has been developed by the previous village head will be guaranteed its sustainability if the new village head selected comes from the previous group of village heads and vice versa. So every change of village head often has implications for the sustainability of the tourist village. Many tourist villages in Madura were closed after a change of village head

Deep Eutectic Solvents: A Review of Syntheses, Properties, and their Applications in Different Fields

Organic solvents have been the focus of numerous restrictions and legislation recently because of their detrimental impact on the environment and toxicity to human health. In parallel, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as more resilient and eco-friendly solvents and have a wide range of physicochemical benefits associated with their affordability and durability. On the other hand, DESs have other major advantages such as low toxicity, high availability, low flammability, high recyclability, and low volatility from an environmental and technological standpoint, which is why DESs have become a viable substitute for conventional organic solvents over the past ten years. The number of structural combinations encompassed by DESs is tremendous; thus, it is possible to design an optimal DES for each specific enzymatic reaction system. A DES can be used as a solvent or co-solvent, an extractive reagent for an enzymatic product, or a solvent for enzymatic biomass pretreatment in (bio) catalytic processes. In this review, we have attempted to first provide a simple definition of DESs. Then, we have examined the classification of DESs, their preparation techniques, and their description