Socious Journal (SJ) is a peer-reviewed open access international journal established for the dissemination of cutting-edge knowledge in the social field. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the editors and then evaluated by a minimum of two International Reviewers through a double-blind review process. This is done to ensure the quality of manuscripts published in the journal. The journal publishes original articles on current issues and trends occurring internationally in the fields of: (1) Public Administration, (2) Business Administration, (3) Communication Science, (4) Government Science, (5) Sociology, (6) International Relations, (7) geography, (8) sociology education, (9) geography education (10) community service (11)human empowerment. The journal, which has been published since 2024, is published six times each year in February, April, June, August and October and December. Journal title : Socious Journal Initials : SJ Frequency : 6 (six) times a year (February, April, June, August, October, December) DOI : 10.62872 ISSN Online : 3032-677X Editor in Chief : Dr. Hayu Lusianawati, M.Si Managing Editor : Dr. Diana Dewi Sartika, S.Sos, M.Si Assistant Editor : Dr. Harjoni, S.Sos.I.,M.Si Publisher : PT. Anagata Sembagi Education Accreditation : On Process
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Viral Culture as a Court of Public Opinion: A Socio-Technical Analysis of Digital Vigilantism and Institutional Pressures
The rise of viral culture on social media has fundamentally reshaped the formation of public opinion, creating what can be conceptualized as a “court of public opinion” in which individuals and institutions are collectively judged outside formal legal frameworks. This study aims to analyze how viral culture constructs public judgment through the interaction of algorithmic systems, emotional engagement, and participatory digital behavior. This research employs a qualitative approach using a systematic literature review (SLR) of peer-reviewed studies published between 2021 and 2026. Data were analyzed through thematic synthesis focusing on algorithmic amplification, emotional contagion, user participation, and institutional responses to viral events. The findings reveal that viral culture operates through interconnected mechanisms in which algorithmic visibility determines content exposure, emotional reactions accelerate diffusion, and participatory audiences reinforce collective moral evaluation. These processes produce significant consequences such as digital vigilantism, public shaming, cancel culture, and institutional pressure, where legal and political systems often respond reactively to viral public opinion. The study concludes that viral culture functions as a socio-technical judicial system that transforms social media into an informal court of public opinion, where visibility and emotional intensity often outweigh procedural justice. This phenomenon highlights the growing tension between digital publics and formal institutions in contemporary society.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nuriyah Hanik Fatikhah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Transformation of Child-Rearing Practices in Digital Families: A Contemporary Family Sociology Perspective
Digital transformation has fundamentally altered the structure and dynamics of the modern family, including the child-rearing patterns adopted by parents in the information technology era. This article examines the shifting patterns of child-rearing in digital families through the lens of contemporary family sociology. Using a systematic literature review approach, this study analyzes how the penetration of digital technology encompassing the internet, mobile devices, social media, and streaming platforms has reconfigured parental roles, mediation strategies, family communication, and the parenting values transmitted to children. The findings show that digital families face a dilemma between leveraging technology as a parenting resource and managing the risks of exposure to negative content, device addiction, and the fragmentation of face-to-face relationships. Parenting strategies are shifting from conventional authoritarian patterns toward active mediation and democratic digital co-regulation. The Indonesian context displays distinctive features, in which local cultural values, extended family structures, and urban–rural disparities shape significant variation in digital parenting patterns. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of parental mediation theory, Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory, and a contemporary family sociology perspective within a single, cohesive analytical framework for understanding the phenomenon of digital families in Indonesia
Copyright (c) 2026 Faza Qurratu Aini (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Social Capital on Social Mobilityof the Middle Class Society
Social capital encompassing trust, social networks, and cooperative norms is widely recognized as a crucial yet unevenly distributed resource that shapes individuals' capacity for upward social mobility. This study investigates how different dimensions of social capital, specifically bonding, bridging, and linking capital, influence the social mobility trajectories of the middle class in contemporary society. Drawing on a systematic literature review and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative empirical evidence from diverse national contexts, including Indonesia, the United States, Brazil, Kenya, and Chile, this research maps the mechanisms through which social capital facilitates or constrains middle-class advancement. Three analytical pathways are identified: network-based opportunity access, educational capital conversion, and institutional trust as a mobility enabler. Findings reveal that bridging social capital cross-class heterogeneous networks demonstrates the strongest association with upward mobility, while bonding capital primarily serves stabilizing and resilience functions. Linking capital, representing access to institutional power, is shown to be critical but highly unequally distributed. This study contributes novelty by synthesizing multi-country evidence within a unified three-dimensional social capital framework, offering policy implications for expanding social capital access among aspiring middle-class populations.
Social Capital as a Community Strategy for Coping with Economic Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty has become a persistent challenge affecting communities, institutions, and households across various contexts. In response, social capital—comprising networks, trust, and shared norms—has emerged as a critical resource for enhancing resilience and supporting adaptive economic strategies. This study aims to analyze the role of social capital in addressing economic uncertainty by examining its forms, functions, and contributions to coping mechanisms and community resilience. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design, utilizing a library research method. Data were collected through document analysis of scholarly articles and analyzed using an interactive model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion verification, supported by thematic coding and triangulation techniques. The findings reveal that social capital operates across multiple levels, including communal networks, trust-based relationships, business collaborations, and household interactions. These forms of social capital facilitate risk-sharing, resource access, flexibility, and innovation, thereby strengthening economic resilience. The discussion highlights that social capital functions as both a coping mechanism and a strategic asset, enabling communities to adapt to economic disruptions more effectively. In conclusion, social capital plays a vital role in mitigating economic uncertainty, but its effectiveness depends on the integration of local practices, institutional support, and adaptive capacity to sustain long-term resilience.
Copyright (c) 2026 A Nururrochman Hidayatulloh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Inequality in the Digital Economy Era: A Contemporary Sociological Perspective
The rapid development of the digital economy has created new opportunities for economic participation while simultaneously intensifying social inequality across different societal groups. This study aims to analyze the mechanisms and dimensions of social inequality in the digital economy through a contemporary sociological perspective and to propose an inclusive analytical framework. The research employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach using a systematic literature review and document analysis of recent scholarly works and policy reports. Data were analyzed through an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by triangulation techniques to ensure validity. The findings reveal that digital inequality is driven by multiple interconnected factors, including the digital divide, labor market stratification, platform monopolies, and algorithmic bias. These mechanisms reinforce structural inequalities and create new forms of exclusion, particularly among marginalized groups. The discussion highlights that digital inequality must be understood as a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by technological, economic, and socio-cultural dynamics, requiring integrated and context-sensitive policy responses. In conclusion, addressing social inequality in the digital era requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach that combines equitable access, digital literacy, labor protection, and effective regulation of digital platforms to ensure sustainable and just digital transformation
Copyright (c) 2026 Samsidar Samsidar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Trust Crisis in Public Services: Declining Public Trust in Government Institutions
The decline of public trust in government institutions has emerged as a critical issue affecting the effectiveness of public service delivery. This study aims to analyze the factors contributing to the trust crisis and examine their implications for public services, focusing on institutional performance, service quality, and transparency. A mixed-method explanatory approach was employed, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) for quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for qualitative interpretation. The results indicate that institutional performance has a significant direct and indirect effect on public trust, with service quality and transparency acting as important mediating variables. Service quality and transparency also have strong positive effects on trust, highlighting the importance of responsive services and open governance. The findings reveal that poor service delivery and lack of transparency are key drivers of declining trust, while improvements in these areas can enhance public confidence. In conclusion, restoring public trust requires an integrated approach that strengthens institutional performance, improves service quality, and enhances transparency. These efforts are essential to ensure effective, accountable, and citizen-centered public service delivery.
Copyright (c) 2026 Andi Asrijal (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Digital Empowerment in Public Services: Bridging Access Inequality through Community Technology Literacy
Digital transformation in public services has significantly improved efficiency and accessibility; however, it has also created new forms of inequality, particularly among communities with limited digital access and skills. This study aims to examine how community technology literacy mediates the relationship between digital transformation and digital empowerment in reducing access inequality. A quantitative explanatory approach was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to citizens using digital public services. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) to assess both direct and indirect relationships among variables. The findings reveal that digital transformation has a significant positive effect on community technology literacy, which in turn strongly influences digital empowerment. Both community technology literacy and digital empowerment were found to significantly reduce access inequality in public services. Furthermore, the mediation analysis confirms that community technology literacy serves as a key mechanism linking digital transformation to digital empowerment outcomes. These results highlight the importance of integrating technological development with community-based digital literacy initiatives. In conclusion, this study emphasizes that digital empowerment cannot be achieved solely through technological advancement but requires strengthening community capabilities. Therefore, inclusive digital policies that prioritize literacy development are essential to ensure equitable access to public services.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mega Erdawati, Zulkifli Zulkifli, Andi Asrijal (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Justice in Public Services: Evaluating Access and Inclusion for Vulnerable Groups
Social justice in public service delivery has become a critical issue, particularly in addressing inequalities faced by vulnerable groups in accessing essential services. This study aims to evaluate how access and inclusion influence the realization of social justice in public services. A mixed-method explanatory approach was employed, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires and qualitative insights from in-depth interviews involving vulnerable populations. The quantitative data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS), while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis to identify key barriers and inclusion strategies. The findings indicate that access to public services significantly influences inclusion, and inclusion plays a crucial role in achieving social justice outcomes. Administrative barriers were found to negatively affect both access and inclusion, highlighting the importance of institutional reforms. The results also reveal that inclusion mediates the relationship between access and social justice, emphasizing that equitable outcomes depend not only on availability but also on fair treatment and participation. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that achieving social justice in public services requires an integrated approach that combines improved access with inclusive practices. Policymakers must prioritize user-centered service design and equity-oriented strategies to ensure that vulnerable groups are not left behind.
Copyright (c) 2026 Irmawati Irmawati, Anita Syam, Andi Asrijal (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Protection for Informal Sector Workers: Challenges and Innovations of BPJS Employment in Indonesia
This study examines the challenges and innovations of BPJS Employment in providing social protection for informal sector workers in Indonesia. Informal workers face various obstacles, including low awareness of social security benefits, unstable income, limited program outreach, and difficulties accessing registration offices. The research uses a qualitative case study approach, employing primary data through interviews with informal workers and BPJS Employment officers, as well as secondary data from official documents, reports, and relevant literature. The results indicate that innovations such as flexible contribution schemes, online registration, and community-based outreach successfully increase participation among informal workers and positively impact their welfare, both financially and psychologically. These findings highlight the importance of adaptive and inclusive policy strategies that leverage digital technology and community approaches to effectively reach informal workers. This study provides recommendations for BPJS Employment and policymakers in designing more responsive social protection programs for informal sector workers in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dina Khairunisa Br.Tobing, Natalia Fransiska Sitorus , Nellyana Dwi Putri Sinaga, Enjelito Hutagalung (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bpjs Employment in a National Crisis: A Comparative Study of Social Protection for Formal and Informal Workers
This study analyzes the disparities in social protection between formal and informal workers within the BPJS Employment program in Indonesia, particularly in the context of national crises and the labor market transformation towards the gig economy. The main issues examined include inequalities in access, benefit coverage, and policy implementation effectiveness, which tend to favor the formal sector, leaving informal workers facing challenges such as fluctuating income, low social security literacy, and administrative-digital barriers. The research employs a qualitative approach with a comparative study design, reviewing recent literature and policy documents, and applying thematic analysis to explore policy dynamics, participation patterns, and implementation challenges. Preliminary findings indicate that formal workers receive more comprehensive and stable protection through automatic contribution mechanisms managed by employers, while informal workers experience significant gaps due to less adaptive policy designs, self-contribution schemes, and structural barriers. Policy reforms that are more flexible, inclusive, and responsive to the characteristics of informal workers are needed to expand coverage and strengthen the national labor social protection system.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nathasa Jannice Bukit, Retno Naqiyyah Sahla, Bayu nugraha, Claura Monica Saragih (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
BPJS Employment Communication Strategy in Improving Informal Sector Workers' Awareness of the Employment Social Security Program
The low participation of informal sector workers or Non-Wage Recipients (BPU) in employment social security is a national challenge, primarily due to a lack of awareness and cost perception barriers. This study aims to describe BPJS Employment's communication strategy in acquiring BPU participants through a comprehensive review of previous literature. The method used is qualitative with a library research approach. Data collection was carried out by reviewing scientific journals, books, and performance reports for the 2020–2025 period. The review results showed that the most effective communication strategy is the personal selling approach through Perisai Agents who apply the AIDDA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Decision, Action) model. Perisai Agents act as communication bridges capable of overcoming trust issues and low digital literacy among informal workers. These findings recommend the need to strengthen agents' persuasive communication capacity and integrate digital communication channels for membership sustainability.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maulana Al-Ghifari, Sarah Louis Angelica Gurning, Desika Nababan, Febby Siahaan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Fragmentation of Social Solidarity in the Platform Economy Era: A Sociological Study on the Individualization of Work in Digital Society
The rapid expansion of the platform economy has transformed labor structures and reshaped social relations within digital society. While platform-based work offers flexibility and entrepreneurial narratives, it simultaneously intensifies algorithmic control and individualization, raising concerns about the fragmentation of social solidarity. This study aims to analyze how the individualization of work in the platform economy contributes to the transformation and fragmentation of social solidarity, while also examining the emergence of new forms of digital collective identity. A qualitative sociological approach was employed using multiple case studies of ride-hailing drivers, couriers, and food delivery workers. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, digital ethnography of online worker communities, and document analysis of platform policies. The findings reveal that algorithmic governance, performance ratings, and the “partner” ideology weaken collective labor identity and foster competition and isolation. However, workers simultaneously construct digital communities through social media and messaging platforms, enabling episodic and hybrid forms of solidarity. The study concludes that the platform economy produces a paradoxical dynamic: it fragments traditional social solidarity while generating new digitally mediated collective formations. Social cohesion in digital capitalism is therefore not eliminated but reconfigured within evolving socio-technical structures.
Copyright (c) 2026 Randi Randi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Structure, Power, and Justice: An Analysis of Structural Inequality
This study examines the relationship between social structure, power distribution, and justice in the context of structural inequality in Indonesia. Structural inequality persists across various sectors, including natural resource governance, law enforcement, and access to education, indicating that injustice is embedded within institutional arrangements rather than arising solely from individual factors. This research aims to critically analyze how social structures distribute power and reproduce inequality, and to assess their implications for substantive social justice. The study employs a qualitative design using a critical socio-legal and political economy approach. Data were collected through document analysis, in-depth interviews, and cross-case comparison across selected contexts, including mining governance, environmental enforcement, and education access. The data were analyzed using thematic coding and interpretative analysis to identify recurring structural patterns of inequality. The findings reveal that centralized authority, capital dominance, and unequal institutional access systematically marginalize vulnerable groups. Inequality manifests in asymmetrical law enforcement, exclusion from decision-making processes, and uneven resource distribution. The discussion highlights that justice cannot be understood merely in procedural terms but must address substantive redistribution and structural reform. In conclusion, structural inequality is sustained by entrenched power configurations, and achieving social justice requires institutional transformation and equitable redistribution of power and resources.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Nurul Fadhilah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Inequality in the Era of the Digital Economy: A Development Sociology Perspective
The rapid expansion of the digital economy has transformed production systems, labor markets, consumption patterns, and public service delivery. While digitalization is frequently promoted as a driver of inclusion and economic growth, emerging evidence suggests that it also reproduces and restructures social inequality. This study aims to analyze how digital economy transformation generates new forms of stratification from a development sociology perspective and to assess its implications for sustainable and socially just development. The research employs a qualitative design based on a systematic literature review of peer-reviewed studies published between 2021 and 2025. Data were collected through document analysis and examined using thematic analysis and critical interpretative synthesis to identify structural mechanisms linking digital transformation and inequality. The findings indicate that digitalization initially intensifies income polarization due to pro-skill technological bias, regional innovation agglomeration, and concentrated platform ownership. The multidimensional digital divide covering access, capabilities, usage patterns, and governance emerges as a new layer of social stratification. However, under inclusive institutional frameworks, digital finance, entrepreneurship, and adaptive policies can mitigate inequality. The study concludes that achieving sustainable development in the digital era requires a shift from digital equality toward digital justice through redistributive governance and institutional strengthening
Class Conflict in the Era of Consumerism: Proletarian Resistance to the Bourgeois Market Logic
In contemporary capitalism, consumerism operates not only as a lifestyle pattern but also as a subtle mechanism of class domination that reshapes how exploitation and resistance are experienced. This study aims to analyze how bourgeois market logic obscures class conflict through consumption, datafication, and media culture, while proletarian resistance emerges in dispersed and hybrid forms across digital, cultural, and consumer spaces. A qualitative approach using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was employed, examining peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2021 and 2025 from multidisciplinary sources in political economy, sociology, and cultural studies. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns linking consumer culture, transformed exploitation, and new resistance practices. The findings reveal that consumerism normalizes inequality by commodifying identity and attention, while digital platforms intensify algorithmic control over labor and consumption. At the same time, resistance appears through anti-consumption movements, digital collectivism, financial activism, and the creation of alternative communicative spaces. The discussion shows that class conflict persists but is relocated from traditional workplaces to market, media, and digital arenas. In conclusion, understanding contemporary class struggle requires recognizing how everyday consumption becomes a site of domination and how proletarian resistance adapts within and against the structures of bourgeois market logic.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sudirman Sudirman, Andi Mascunra Amir, Mohammad Saleh (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Social Relations in Learning: A Study of the Transition to Virtual Learning Spaces
Digital transformation has shifted the learning process from physical to virtual spaces, influencing patterns of interaction and social relations between students and educators. This study uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method to understand the subjective experiences of students and educators regarding changes in social relations during virtual learning. The research subjects consisted of 15 students and 5 educators selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, virtual observations, and digital documentation, then analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological stages. The results show that social relations in virtual learning spaces tend to be more functional, influenced by the intensity of digital interaction, technological access and literacy, communication ethics, social identity, and emotional aspects of students. The gap in digital access and capabilities creates new social stratifications that affect student participation and engagement. Changes in communication ethics and psychological pressures, including anxiety about appearing in front of a camera, also affect social cohesion. Group collaboration and support between students are important factors in building social closeness. Teachers have a strategic role in creating digital learning spaces that support healthy social interactions. The findings of this study provide theoretical and practical contributions to the development of learning strategies that maintain the quality of social relations in the digital era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hasnawati Hasnawati, Mega Erdawati, Andi Asrijal (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Polarization in the Digital Age: The Mechanism of Echo Chamber Formation and Its Impact on Social Cohesion
The rapid expansion of social media as a digital public sphere has fundamentally transformed patterns of social interaction and opinion formation. While social media enhances participation and access to information, it simultaneously intensifies social polarization. A key mechanism underlying this phenomenon is the echo chamber, understood as a closed communication structure that reinforces opinion homogeneity and limits exposure to alternative perspectives. This study aims to systematically analyze the mechanisms of echo chamber formation in the digital era and their implications for social cohesion. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach following PRISMA guidelines, this research synthesizes findings from reputable academic journals addressing echo chambers, social polarization, and social cohesion. The findings indicate that echo chambers emerge through the interaction of algorithmic content personalization, users’ psychological tendencies such as confirmation bias and selective exposure, and digital network structures characterized by homophily and high clustering. Furthermore, the review demonstrates that echo chambers significantly undermine social cohesion by reducing intergroup trust, weakening bridging social capital, and intensifying affective polarization. This study concludes that social polarization in the digital era stems not from diversity of opinions, but from structural information isolation, highlighting the need for platform designs and policies that foster cross-cutting exposure and inclusive digital interaction.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zulham Zulham (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Relationship Between Regional Autonomy and Bureaucratic Performance: A Social Study on the Effectiveness of Local Government
Regional autonomy is a key instrument for strengthening local government effectiveness, yet its impact largely depends on bureaucratic capacity and the quality of state–society relations. This study analyzes how the structure of regional autonomy, institutional capacity, and local socio-political dynamics influence the performance of local governments in Indonesia. Using a qualitative method through a literature-based policy analysis, the study systematically reviews relevant international and national research as well as official reports from organizations such as the OECD, the Ministry of Administrative Reform, and the World Bank. The findings show that autonomy does not automatically improve local service delivery, as variations in bureaucratic capacity including human resource competence, leadership quality, organizational culture, and innovation capability, constitute the primary determinants of governance effectiveness. Furthermore, weak public participation, limited transparency, and inadequate social accountability hinder the realization of the potential benefits of decentralization. These results highlight that effective local governance emerges from the interaction of delegated authority, strong bureaucratic capacity, and democratic state–society relations. The study recommends strengthening civil service capacity, improving accountability mechanisms, and advancing governance reforms to ensure that regional autonomy fulfills its intended purpose and contributes to societal welfare.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rachmawati Novaria, Suripto Suripto (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Community-Based Social Welfare: A Sociological Study of Local Community Organizing
Persistent local social welfare problems indicate the limitations of state-centered welfare approaches in addressing micro-level social dynamics and community-specific needs. This condition has encouraged the emergence of community-based social welfare practices through local community organizing as an adaptive response to the shortcomings of formal interventions. This study aims to analyze how local community organizing processes shape, sustain, and constrain community-based social welfare from a sociological perspective. The study employs a qualitative approach with a sociological design, utilizing in-depth interviews, participant observation, and community document analysis. The findings reveal that community-based social welfare is a social construction produced through the interaction of organizational structures, power relations, and internal social capital. Community organizing functions as a mechanism for building solidarity and collective capacity, while simultaneously creating arenas of contestation that affect the inclusiveness of welfare access. Furthermore, external interventions and social change significantly influence the sustainability of community-based welfare, particularly in relation to community autonomy and social legitimacy. This study highlights the importance of positioning communities as primary actors in sustainable social welfare practices and policies.
Copyright (c) 2025 Muammar Akbar Al Qhuraissy (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Micro Social Movements: Informal Empowerment Practices in Villages as a Response to Social Inequality
Micro social movements in rural areas represent collective community responses to persistent social inequality, particularly when formal interventions fail to address local needs. This study explores how informal empowerment practices function as micro social movements that are adaptive, community-based, and grounded in local agency. A Systematic Literature Review was conducted following identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and synthesis using Snyder’s guidelines. A total of 22 selected articles were analyzed through content analysis to examine patterns, strategies, and impacts of informal empowerment in addressing inequality. The findings indicate that micro social movements emerge through the interaction of social capital, informal structures, micro social innovations, and community participation. Social capital serves as the primary foundation enabling collective action, while informal structures such as self-help groups and traditional institutions act as social learning spaces. Social innovations, including digital technology adoption and local economic initiatives, enhance community capacity to respond to inequality. The study concludes that informal empowerment plays a strategic role in strengthening rural social resilience and fostering community autonomy. Structural implications include strengthening village policy frameworks, integrating digital technology, enhancing local leadership capacity, and promoting multi-actor collaboration to sustain micro social movements
Copyright (c) 2025 Zainudin Zainudin, Suryo Ediyono (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Impact of Digital Public Service Innovation on Public Satisfaction at the Jambi City Population and Civil Registration Service in 2024
This study aims to dissect in more depth the extent to which digital service innovations truly impact citizen satisfaction at the Jambi City Population and Civil Registration Office throughout 2024. Using a quantitative descriptive correlational design, I collected data from 56 respondents using a purposive sampling technique. All input from the Likert-scale questionnaire was then tested in stages using SPSS 25, starting with cross-checking validity and then proceeding to a simple linear regression analysis to precisely map the relationship patterns. The field results provide a fairly convincing picture: digital innovation has been proven to have a positive and significant impact with a contribution (determination coefficient) of 67.7%. Looking at the regression equation Y = 0.847 + 0.759X, a clear mathematical correlation is apparent: for every unit of digital innovation, citizen satisfaction will increase by 0.759 units. This figure confirms that information technology plays a fundamental role, not just a complementary bureaucratic accessory in Jambi. Digital innovation has transformed into a fundamental driving force that dictates the rise and fall of public satisfaction in administrative matters. Another interesting fact is that ease of access emerged as the highest dimension, scoring 4.12, while system reliability was the primary factor contributing to satisfaction, scoring 3.92. Of course, this digitalization path hasn't been smooth sailing, with obstacles such as the digital literacy gap, uneven infrastructure, and frequent system technical glitches hampering progress. Therefore, this study emphasizes the importance of boosting digital education, optimizing infrastructure, and continuously training employees to ensure the quality of public services in Jambi in the future.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dedek Amanah, Maulana Mukhlis (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Resilience Among The Rubble : How Communities Construct New Identities After Disasters
Disasters disrupt not only physical infrastructure but also social relations, collective identities, and community meaning systems. While disaster studies have extensively examined risk management, emergency response, and physical recovery, the social processes through which communities reconstruct identity and meaning in post-disaster contexts remain underexplored. This study examines social resilience as an interpretative and identity-based process through which communities actively reconstruct their social worlds after disasters. Using a qualitative sociological–interpretative approach, the research draws on in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of community narratives involving disaster-affected communities. The findings demonstrate that social resilience is not a static capacity but a negotiated process shaped through collective narratives, solidarity practices, and symbolic actions. Communities redefine “who we are” by transforming experiences of loss into shared meanings that strengthen social bonds and collective agency. Furthermore, the construction of post-disaster identity occurs within unequal power relations, where community narratives often contest external representations imposed by state actors, humanitarian organizations, and media. In this sense, social resilience functions not only as adaptation but also as symbolic resistance against passive victimhood labels. The study contributes to disaster resilience scholarship by reframing resilience as a dynamic process of identity construction and meaning-making, offering a deeper understanding of post-disaster recovery beyond technical and material dimensions.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahidul Asror, Achmad Fathor Rosyid (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analyzing the Influence of Tourism Expansion on Regional Spatial Planning and Sustainable Practices: The Mediating Role of Hotel Accommodation in Tomok and Tuktuk Siadong, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tourism development plays a vital role in regional economic growth, especially in culturally and environmentally significant areas such as Tomok and Tuktuk Siadong in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the influence of tourism expansion on regional spatial planning and sustainable tourism, with a specific focus on the mediating role of hotel accommodation development. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from [state your actual sample size, e.g., 50] key stakeholders, including local government officials, hotel managers, and community representatives, selected through Slovin’s formula. Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed to test the hypothesized relationships among variables. The results demonstrate that tourism development significantly influences both regional spatial planning and sustainable tourism outcomes. Crucially, accommodation hotel development is found to partially mediate the relationship between tourism development and regional spatial planning, as well as between tourism development and sustainable tourism. These findings highlight that the growth and practices of the hospitality sector are pivotal in shaping land use, infrastructure demands, and the environmental and socio-cultural dimensions of tourism in the region. The study recommends integrated planning approaches that prioritize sustainable hotel development and enhance stakeholder collaboration to achieve balanced and resilient tourism growth in Tomok and Tuktuk Siadong.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dina Rosari (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Creative Youth Against Unemployment: Strengthening Community-Based Social and Entrepreneurial Skills in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Community Empowerment Program (PKM) "Creative Youth Anti-Unemployment" in improving the social skills and entrepreneurial capacity of community-based youth in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with 30 research subjects, consisting of 22 youth program participants, 3 community leaders, 3 training facilitators, and 2 supporting partners from MSMEs and the local government, selected through purposive sampling. Data collection techniques included Focus Group Discussions, in-depth interviews, and field observations. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles-Huberman model through the stages of reduction, presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results show that the community plays a significant role in developing participants' social skills, including communication, leadership, and teamwork. Practice-based training and mentoring improve entrepreneurial capacity, product design, financial management, and business marketing skills. The integration between the community and training encourages participants' readiness to start independent businesses and reduces the risk of unemployment. The PKM program successfully fosters a resilient, creative, and proactive entrepreneurial mindset and strengthens social networks that support business sustainability. These findings confirm that community-based youth empowerment is an effective strategy for economic independence and sustainable social capacity development.
Copyright (c) 2025 Andi Asrijal, Zulkifli Zulkifli , Ajeng R Indrawati (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Stratification and Social Justice: Evaluation of The Implementation of Pancasila Values in Community Life
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of social justice values in the context of social stratification in Indonesian society using a qualitative approach through literature review. This study begins with the phenomenon of increasing social, economic, and educational inequality, which indicates a gap between the ideal values of Pancasila and the social realities faced by society. Through an analysis of various scientific sources, this study identifies that the stratification structure formed by the dominance of power, access to resources, and the distribution of opportunities has hampered the realization of equitable social justice. The results show that although Pancasila normatively emphasizes the principles of equality and solidarity, its implementation is still limited by a hierarchical social system and policies that do not favor marginalized groups. Reactualizing Pancasila values as an ideology of social justice in the era of globalization is a major urgency to address inequality and strengthen social solidarity. This effort requires synergy between character education, inclusive policies, and community empowerment so that social justice can become a substantive reality, not just an ideological symbol. Thus, this study emphasizes the need to revitalize Pancasila values in building a more just, civilized, and nationally distinctive society.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nurhayati Jafar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Digital Administrative Innovation and Governance Transformation: An Evaluation of the E-Surat Program in Surabaya City
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the E-Surat program implemented by the Surabaya City Department of Industry and Manpower (Disperinaker) as a digital administrative innovation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in internal correspondence. A descriptive qualitative approach was applied, combining in-depth interviews with employees, systematic observation, and document analysis. Campbell’s evaluation indicators goal achievement, system stability, and user satisfaction served as the analytical framework. Findings reveal that since its introduction in 2018, E-Surat has improved administrative workflows, reduced paper consumption, and accelerated document circulation. The system is reliable, supported by adequate infrastructure, and integrated into daily organizational routines. It strengthens transparency, accountability, and interdepartmental coordination, while user satisfaction remains high due to its accessibility, security features, and responsive technical support.Despite these achievements, challenges persist in enhancing digital literacy, technical capacity, and employee involvement in system development. Overall, the program meets key success indicators but requires ongoing capacity building and participatory improvements to function as a strategic enabler of adaptive and inclusive digital governance. This study contributes to digital governance scholarship by providing empirical evidence from local government innovation in Indonesia, illustrating how administrative digitalization can drive transparency and efficiency in developing contexts.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mukidah Mukidah, Ika Devy Pramudiana, Sri Roekminiati, Amirul Mustofa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Public Policy and Digital Participation: Their Impact on Government Transparency and Accountability
This study aims to analyze the relationship between public policy and digital participation and its impact on government transparency and accountability. Using a qualitative approach with a literature review method, this study examines various academic sources and international agency reports to identify conceptual patterns in digital governance practices. The analysis shows that the digitalization of public policy not only accelerates administrative processes but also reforms the governance paradigm towards structural transparency based on open data. Digital participation acts as a democratic mechanism that strengthens social accountability through citizen involvement in direct oversight of public policy. However, challenges such as the digital divide, data security, and information ethics remain obstacles to realizing inclusive digital governance. This study emphasizes that the success of digital public policy is determined by the synergy between technological innovation, public digital literacy, and the government's ethical commitment to openness. Therefore, digital transformation must be viewed not merely as a technocratic agenda, but as an instrument of socio-political reform that strengthens the legitimacy and public trust in government in the global information era.
Copyright (c) 2025 Andi Asrijal, Raden Ajeng Indrawati, Zulkifli Zulkifli (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Community-Based Learning Innovation and Student Motivation: An Evaluation of the Sinau Bareng Program in Surabaya, Indonesia
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of social justice values in the context of social stratification in Indonesian society using a qualitative approach through literature review. This study begins with the phenomenon of increasing social, economic, and educational inequality, which indicates a gap between the ideal values of Pancasila and the social realities faced by society. Through an analysis of various scientific sources, this study identifies that the stratification structure formed by the dominance of power, access to resources, and the distribution of opportunities has hampered the realization of equitable social justice. The results show that although Pancasila normatively emphasizes the principles of equality and solidarity, its implementation is still limited by a hierarchical social system and policies that do not favor marginalized groups. Reactualizing Pancasila values as an ideology of social justice in the era of globalization is a major urgency to address inequality and strengthen social solidarity. This effort requires synergy between character education, inclusive policies, and community empowerment so that social justice can become a substantive reality, not just an ideological symbol. Thus, this study emphasizes the need.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dina Mardiana, Sapto Pramono, Widyawati Widyawati, Amirul Mustofa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Development Prospects of Koperasi Desa Merah Putih for Accelerating the Achievement of SDGs
This study investigates the development prospects of Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) as a key player in accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the village level. The primary goal is to identify the institutional and operational challenges that limit the cooperative’s potential and propose solutions through improved governance, business model maturity, ecosystem partnerships, and digital transformation. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative surveys with in-depth interviews and observations to assess the cooperative's readiness, its business model, and its impact on SDG goals. The findings reveal that participatory governance, a clear business model focused on value-added services, and strong partnerships are essential for driving SDG outcomes, especially in areas such as income generation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Furthermore, digital literacy is crucial for enhancing transparency and improving operational efficiency. The study also stresses the importance of integrating SDG indicators into cooperative governance for ensuring long-term sustainability. In conclusion, this research underscores the role of Koperasi Desa Merah Putih as a social institution capable of fostering inclusive economic transformation at the village level, making a significant contribution to the SDGs.
Copyright (c) 2025 Eny Haryati (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Local Government Policies for Empowering Heritage Tourism in Surabaya’s Old City
Surabaya's Old City is a heritage area with significant potential as a historical tourism destination. However, its management and the empowerment of local communities continue to face various challenges, including the dominance of top-down policies, limited community involvement, and weak digital branding strategies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Surabaya’s local government policies in supporting heritage tourism empowerment by applying the Community-Based Tourism (CBT) approach and the Pentahelix model. The research employs a qualitative method using semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The findings indicate that community participation remains symbolic, the empowerment of MSMEs is suboptimal, and collaboration among Pentahelix actors lacks synergy. Moreover, the digital promotion strategy for the heritage area is considered insufficiently innovative. This study recommends a reformulation of more participatory policies, strengthening the role of MSMEs, and optimizing digital branding to support the sustainable development of Surabaya's heritage tourism.
Copyright (c) 2025 Lintang Permata Wicaksono, Sri Kamariyah, Kristyan Dwijosusilo, Amirul Mustofa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0