Power relations in the management of the Sisik Naga Hills forest from a political ecology perspective

Background: Forest governance in Indonesia faces a fundamental paradox. 95.5 million hectares of forest are claimed as critical conservation assets, yet 70% of the area is managed through centralized institutions. This situation tends to marginalize local communities. This study examines power relations in state forest management in the Sisik Naga Hills, Purbalingga, Central Java. Forest management in this area is formally participatory, but upon closer examination, it harbors structural inequalities. This study aims to analyze the power mechanisms operating through the Forest Village Community Institution (LMDH) and explore the ecological consequences of exclusionary management practices. Methods: This qualitative research uses a desk study method. Political ecology is used as the research framework. Data include policy documents, academic publications, and institutional reports related to social forestry and state forest governance. Thematic analysis was conducted to map forest ownership structures, local institutional dynamics, and exclusionary mechanisms in decision-making. Findings: The results found that the conversion of protected forests into cardamom plantations in Karangmoncol resulted in an escalation of disasters and material losses. The ambiguity of zoning boundaries and the dominance of local elites create blind spots that exclude community ecological knowledge. Conclusion: This study concludes that the absence of explicit conflict is not an indicator of balance, but rather a product of power relations that have been naturalized through formal procedures. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study extends the political ecology literature by showing that power does not always operate through open conflict, but rather through bureaucratic mechanisms that appear neutral but systematically benefit dominant actors in areas that have been marginalized in national forestry discourse

The influence of religio-spiritual insights and advertising antecedent factors on the advertising attitude of Muslim consumers in Indonesia during religious festival

Background: The delivery of an advertisement is crucial, as advertisements aim to attract and influence consumers. This is especially true when targeting a specific group or one with cultural ties, where an advertisement must be meticulously designed to elicit a positive response. This study investigates the influence of advertising antecedent factors on consumer advertising attitude towards the 2025 Ultra Milk Ramadan advertisement. This research identifies five advertising antecedent factors: entertainment, credibility, informativeness, good for economy, and irritation. Furthermore, this study examines the impact of consumers' religio-spiritual insights on advertising attitude, given that Muslim consumers are the primary target audience for this advertisement, set against the backdrop of a religious festival (such as the holy month of Ramadan). Methods: The research model is based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). This study adopts a quantitative method using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) with AMOS 22 software. Primary data was collected through questionnaires distributed via non-probability (judgmental sampling) involving 300 Muslim consumer respondents in Java. Findings: This study finds that two factors significantly influence advertising attitude: entertainment (β = 0.235, t = 1.971, p = 0.049) and informativeness (β = 0.782, t = 3.918, p = <0.001). Conclusion: It is crucial for businesses to design their advertisements to be engaging and to ensure the information contained within them is readily comprehensible to consumer audiences, especially when targeting Muslim consumers during religious festivals. Novelty/Originality of this article: This research focused on Muslim consumers in Indonesia as its respondents, with the Ultra Milk Ramadan 2025 advertisement functioning as the primary research stimulus

The process of implementing the role of social workers in the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law due to deviant behavior in gang fights

Background: Juveniles in conflict with the law (ABH) involved in gang fights represent a distinct challenge for social workers, as these cases are characterized by collective violence rooted in peer pressure, solidarity, and revenge. Unlike other cases of deviant behavior, such as theft or drug abuse, gang fights are often repetitive, organized, and tied to self-affirmation. Social workers play multidimensional roles, ranging from protection and service provision to counseling, advocacy, mediation, and reintegration efforts, requiring a comprehensive and adaptive intervention approach. Methods: This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document reviews with six senior and junior social workers who directly handled ABH cases involving gang fights. Findings: The research findings reveal that interventions by social workers involve several stages, including relationship building, biopsychosocial assessment, individualized service planning, psychosocial interventions, legal process accompaniment, and reintegration efforts. Social workers use empathetic and family-oriented approaches to foster trust while providing services such as counseling, therapy, values education, and vocational training. Rehabilitation strategies emphasize strengthening self-control, emotional management, and resilience against peer influence. Obstacles identified include heavy workloads due to ATENSI service responsibilities and limited time for intensive interaction with ABH. Conclusion: Social workers serve as key agents of change in rehabilitating juveniles involved in gang fights. Their roles extend beyond rehabilitation within institutions to include reintegration into families and communities, aiming to build social support systems that prevent recidivism. Effective interventions require not only technical expertise but also adaptive, reflective, and participatory approaches aligned with the children’s complex social dynamics. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides unique insights into the role of social workers in handling ABH engaged in gang fights, a relatively underexplored area compared to other forms of juvenile delinquency. It highlights the complexity of interventions required, showing how social workers integrate legal accompaniment, psychosocial services, and community reintegration strategies to address the multifaceted challenges of collective juvenile violence

Bridging theory and grassroots insight: Assessing the capacity of local communities in evaluating cultural heritage significance

Background: The city of Yogyakarta as a special area that has a high historical value and a wealth of historical heritage is deemed necessary to pay more attention to these things. Moreover, the rapid development and massive development that is currently happening can threaten the sustainability of the existing cultural heritage areas. One of the Cultural Conservation Areas that may be threatened is the Kotagede area as a witness to the history of the glory of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom and the forerunner of the formation of the city of Yogyakarta. This area is currently and will continue to undergo several changes. The local community as one of the stakeholders has a very important role in harmonizing the changes that occur. Research to see the extent to which the assessment of the significance of cultural heritage both theoretically and through local community criteria becomes very significant to be carried out. Methods: This study uses a deductive-mix method approach and statistical analysis uses a Likert-scaled technique. The unit of observation of this study includes 6 objects of cultural heritage found in the Kotagede Cultural Heritage Area, namely Kotagede Market, Mataram Gedhe Mosque, Tomb Complex of the Founders of the Kingdom & Sendang Seliran, Kampung Alun-Alun (“Between Two Gates”), Kedhaton, and Ruins. Cepuri Fort. The analysis was carried out in three stages. The first stage is to assess the significance of cultural heritage based on literacy studies and secondary data. The second stage is to assess the significance of cultural heritage by involving the role of local communities through the development of criteria. The next stage is to analyze the significance of each proposed criterion based on public perception. Findings: Summarize the main findings, including specific effect sizes and their statistical significance, if possible. The result of this research is that all research objects have important significance values, where there is only a slight difference between the assessment based on literature study and based on public perception. Conclusion: In conclusion, this study highlights that all cultural heritage sites in the Kotagede area hold significant value, with only minor differences between theoretical assessments and local community perceptions. It also emphasizes that local communities possess comparable capacity and insight to other stakeholders in evaluating the significance of cultural heritage. Novelty/Originality of this article: Another finding from this study is that local communities also have the same capacity and capability as other stakeholders to assess the significance of cultural heritage

The role of educational innovation in strengthening religious moderation and social harmony

Background: The cultivation of religious moderation remains a crucial issue in Indonesia due to the persistent occurrence of religious conflicts across the country. Previous studies have highlighted the importance of educational institutions in promoting tolerance and inclusivity, yet few have focused on the role of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren). Therefore, this study aims to explore the strategies and innovations implemented by Mathlaul Huda Islamic Boarding School in fostering religious moderation among its students. Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The analysis was guided by Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, which emphasizes that individuals learn through observation, imitation, and modeling. This theory served as the theoretical foundation to understand how moderate behaviors are transmitted through the daily practices of kyai (religious leaders), ustadz (teachers), and other influential figures within the boarding school community. Findings: The results revealed that innovation plays a vital role in the successful integration of religious moderation education in a traditional Islamic boarding school environment. Mathlaul Huda Islamic Boarding School has effectively cultivated moderate and tolerant students by implementing a moderation-based curriculum, inclusive teaching strategies, and community engagement programs. The school’s initiatives have contributed positively to building an inclusive and harmonious society that values diversity, tolerance, and respect. Conclusion: Mathlaul Huda Islamic Boarding School has successfully implemented innovative strategies to promote religious moderation and tolerance among students, providing a model for other Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study presents a unique exploration of how traditional Islamic boarding schools can integrate modern approaches and social learning theory to promote religious moderation, offering new insights into the practical application of innovation in religious education settings

Groupes arithmétiques et approximation diophantienne

International audienceNous développons une théorie de l'approximation diophantienne dans les variétés de drapeaux, obtenues comme quotient d'un groupe de Lie semi-simple défini sur Q par un sous-groupe parabolique. En nous appuyant sur des résultats de la théorie des groupes arithmétiques, dûs entre autres à Borel et Harish-Chandra, et à Margulis et ses collaborateurs, nous démontrons dans ce cadre des généralisations des théorèmes classiques de l'approximation diophantienne

The Toba Batak tribe's cultural capital in the context of protecting Lake Toba from environmental threats

Background: The Batak Toba tribe predominantly inhabits the Lake Toba area. Lake Toba and the Batak Toba tribe have a strong, unchangeable connection. The historically valued traditions of the Batak Toba tribe have developed over generations due to their interactions with Lake Toba, although they now face the threat of obsolescence and discord. Ecosystem services and tourism attractions are mostly utilized for economic purposes, lacking regard for local wisdom or cultural significance. Consequently, various degradations and environmental damages are inflicted by human activities and company operations in the Lake Toba area. This study aims to explore and provide the distinct cultural values of the Batak Toba tribe to promote the future sustainability of Lake Toba's ecosystem services, including protection against environmental threats and degradation. Methods: The employed methodology involved literature research and content analysis, augmented with videos obtained from diverse YouTube channels. Findings: The cultural values of the Batak Toba tribe that foster the sustainability of Lake Toba's ecosystem services encompass aek do hangoluan, poda na lima, marsirimpa, mambongoti bagas, and numerous Batak Toba songs pertaining to Lake Toba, including O Tao Toba, Tano Toba, Tao Toba Nauli, HORAS!, and Pulo Samosir. The abundance and diversity of these cultural values are expected to provide knowledge, enhance awareness among future generations of the Batak Toba tribe, and motivate a culture-driven environmental restoration initiative focused on restoring and preserving the ecological services of Lake Toba. Conclusions: The study provides a significant ecological and cultural connection between the Batak Toba tribe and Lake Toba, dating back to the era of their ancestors. Consequently, it shall remain inseparable. Novelty/Originality of this article:  The novelty of this research lies in the exploration of Toba Batak cultural values as a local wisdom-based approach to maintaining the sustainability of Lake Toba ecosystem services

From static to social: Museum-date and the reimagining of urban museums in the disruption era

Background: This study addresses the shifting public perception of museums in the era of disruption, particularly among urban communities. One manifestation of this shift is the emergence of the museum-date phenomenon, in which museum visits are reimagined as interactive, experiential, and lifestyle-oriented activities. This study aims to investigate how this transformation reflects broader changes in how urban society engages with tourism and cultural institutions. Methods: A qualitative ethnographic method was applied to explore this phenomenon. Data collection involved direct observation, in-depth interviews with key and additional informants, and documentation techniques. Fieldwork was conducted at the National Museum of Indonesia and Lawang Sewu to gather insights into the practices and perceptions surrounding museum-dates in an urban context. Findings: Findings indicate that the disruption era has significantly influenced the dynamics of museum engagement. The concept of the museum-date is not only shaped by disruptive innovations—such as digital culture and social media—but also by a tension with conventional museum frameworks. Visitors are increasingly transforming their museum visits into personalized and performative experiences, reflecting broader changes in urban lifestyles and consumer behavior. The museum-date represents a repackaging of tourism experiences that aligns with the sensibilities of the digital and disruption-driven generation. Conclusion: The study concludes that the museum-date trend signifies a reconfiguration of museum functions in response to disruption-era influences, offering new potential for museums to remain culturally relevant and socially integrated in urban life. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers a novel contribution by examining the museum-date as a cultural response to the era of disruption, highlighting how innovation and social media have reshaped urban tourism and museum engagement in Indonesia. It provides a new lens to understand how urban society adapts cultural spaces to meet evolving social needs

Transcultural religious communication in the age of artificial intelligence: Ethical challenges and opportunities for global harmony

Background: The development of Artificial Intelligence has fundamentally transformed human communication patterns, including the practice of religious communication that is now taking place in a transcultural digital space. This research aims to critically examine the ethical challenges and opportunities arising from AI's involvement in cross-cultural religious communication. Previous studies have shown that AI is increasingly playing a role in facilitating interfaith dialogue and cross-border spiritual interaction, despite concerns about algorithmic bias, homogenization of spiritual meaning, and commodification of religious values. Methods: This study used a reflective qualitative method with a literature study and critical analysis approach. Data is systematically collected from the latest scientific publications, then analyzed thematically and hermeneutically to capture the complexity of transcultural religious interactions in the digital age. Finding: The results of the study show that AI, on the one hand, opens up opportunities to create spaces for inclusive, participatory, and reflective intercultural dialogue, but on the other hand poses significant ethical risks. These risks include narrowing religious interpretations due to algorithmic bias, loss of richness of local cultural meaning, and manipulation of religious narratives for the benefit of certain markets or ideologies. However, AI has great potential to become a strategic instrument in strengthening global religious harmony if developed and used based on the principles of communication ethics and transcultural awareness. This article recommends implementing strategies such as the development of algorithms that are accountable and adaptive to cultural diversity, strengthening community-based religious digital literacy, and implementing ethical audits of AI-based content. Conclusion: This study concludes that the use of AI in religious communication must be accompanied by close collaboration between technology developers, religious leaders, and academics to ensure that AI becomes a bridge of spiritual solidarity between cultures, not a source of polarization or cultural reduction. Novelty/Originality of this article: The novelty of this article lies in its comprehensive approach, which combines critical reflection on the ethical implications of AI with proposed practical strategies to encourage sustainable transcultural religious communication. This article contributes to enriching the discourse on digital ethics, cross-cultural communication, and the transformation of religiosity in an increasingly digitized global society

Natural resource management philosophy: Sustainability principles in forest area management local community-based

Background: The application of philosophy in natural resource management provides a solid foundation for making wise and sustainable decisions. Forests are a source of livelihood for people, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. Policies that favor the fulfillment of human needs without damaging the environment are based on the philosophy of environmental ethics and sustainability. Each country has different policies in managing forest areas, including involving local communities. Methods: This article analyzes community-based forest area management implemented by a number of countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Canada, and Mexico. This article also examines the application of the concept of collaboration and a stronger role of the private sector in other countries. The in-depth analysis in this article uses literature and case studies from Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. Canada, the United States, and South Korea. Findings: The article's conclusion highlights that sustainable natural resource management hinges on applying philosophical principles, particularly environmental ethics and sustainability, to policy-making. It emphasizes that community involvement and robust governance are key to successful forest conservation efforts, as shown by various case studies and management models. Conclusion: Forest management is greatly influenced by the relationship between state capacity and social capital, in this case community participation. If the capacity of the state is weak, while social capital is weak, then the concept of community-based forest management can be carried out. Novelty/Originality: The rehabilitation of an area of 410 ha into rubber plantations managed by local residents has brought in new sources of income. From 2010 to 2017 the Gini coefficient of inequality decreased from 34.6% to 31.3%