West Science Social and Humanities Studies
West Science Social and Humanities Studies is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary research in the fields of social science, science, and humanities studies. The journal aims to present high-quality articles that make significant contributions to our understanding of society, culture, science, and human interaction in the Western world. Within this journal, authors from various disciplines are invited to share original research findings relevant to the social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, political studies, economics, management, accounting and related fields. Additionally, the journal welcomes contributions from scientific studies, such as biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, that are related to social and human contexts. The fields of humanities studies, including history, literature, art, philosophy, and culture, are also a primary focus of this journal.
The Impact of IoT and Digital Twin Adoption on Waste Reduction in the Textile Industry in Bandung
The textile industry is one of the most important manufacturing sectors in Indonesia; however, it faces significant challenges related to production waste and resource inefficiency. The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twin, has emerged as a promising solution for improving operational efficiency and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices. This study aims to analyze the impact of IoT implementation and Digital Twin implementation on waste reduction in the textile industry in Bandung. A quantitative research approach was employed using a survey method involving 75 respondents from textile manufacturing companies. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire measured using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using SPSS version 25. The analytical techniques included validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, coefficient of determination analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results indicate that IoT implementation has a positive and significant effect on waste reduction. Similarly, Digital Twin implementation positively and significantly affects waste reduction. Furthermore, the simultaneous test demonstrates that IoT and Digital Twin implementation jointly influence waste reduction. The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.697) indicates that 69.7% of the variation in waste reduction can be explained by the two independent variables. These findings suggest that the integration of IoT and Digital Twin technologies enhances operational visibility, predictive decision-making, and process optimization, thereby reducing production waste in textile manufacturing. The study contributes to the growing literature on Industry 4.0 and provides practical insights for textile companies seeking to improve sustainability and operational efficiency through digital transformation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dila Padila Nurhasanah, Anton Susilo, Muhamad Ammar Muhtadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Impact of Green Marketing and Employee Well-being Training Programs on Employee Retention and Customer Satisfaction in Indonesia
The growing emphasis on sustainability and employee development has encouraged organizations to adopt environmentally responsible marketing strategies and employee welfare initiatives to enhance organizational performance. This study examines the impact of Eco-Friendly Marketing and Employee Welfare Training Programs on Employee Retention and Customer Satisfaction in Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was employed using data collected from 175 respondents through a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The results indicate that Eco-Friendly Marketing has a positive and significant effect on Employee Retention and Customer Satisfaction. Employee Welfare Training Programs also demonstrate positive and significant effects on Employee Retention and Customer Satisfaction. Furthermore, Employee Retention significantly influences Customer Satisfaction. The structural model explains 68.3% of the variance in Employee Retention and 78.1% of the variance in Customer Satisfaction, indicating strong predictive capability. The findings suggest that organizations implementing sustainable marketing practices alongside employee welfare development programs are more likely to retain employees and achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction. This study contributes to the literature on sustainability and human resource management by demonstrating the interconnected role of environmental responsibility and employee-focused initiatives in enhancing organizational performance within the Indonesian context.
Copyright (c) 2026 Aria Elshifa, Heri Setiyawan, Mohammad Gifari Sono https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Water Management in Sustainable Tourism: A Bibliometric
The current study seeks to examine the intellectual structure and evolution of water management as a part of the sustainable tourism research domain via bibliometric analysis approach. Based on publication data obtained from the scientific database and further analyzed using VOSviewer software, the study analyzes patterns of co-authorship, keywords' co-occurrences, thematic clustering, and citation performance in order to determine major trends and knowledge structure within the research domain. As the results show, sustainable development is identified as the main conceptual core of the domain, which tightly connects tourism, environmental sustainability, and water management. Key thematic clusters cover water resources management, ecotourism and ecosystem services, environmental degradation and pollution, as well as geoinformatics techniques like GIS and remote sensing. It was also discovered that over time there has been a shift from publications on environmental impacts and pollution towards more recent studies focused on water governance, adaptation to climate change and sustainable technological solutions. As for the pattern of cooperation, the field can be described as internationally connected but at the same time imbalanced, with several countries and organizations dominating in knowledge production.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Rini Fitrianingrum https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
VR/AR in Customer Experience: A Bibliometric Review
The current study offers a bibliometric analysis of academic research on VR/AR in customer experience, whose objectives include exploring the intellectual structure, thematic trends, and global patterns of cooperation within the research area. Data for the analysis were collected from a scientific database and analyzed via bibliometric methods such as co-word analysis, co-authorship mapping, density visualization, and citation analysis in VOSviewer software. The findings show that VR and AR represent the main research constructs which have close relationships with user experience, e-commerce, digital marketing, and human-computer interaction. Thematic trend analysis shows a transformation from basic research on the usability and immersivity of the interface towards more applied studies focused on e-commerce, tourism, and metaverse customer experiences. Citation analysis highlights a number of highly impactful publications that have contributed significantly to the theoretical and methodological development of the field, in particular, to experiential marketing and technology-driven customer experience. Network analysis also highlights the global, although uneven, nature of collaboration networks and certain hub countries in international cooperation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Tati Handayani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Green Investment in Electric Vehicles
The present study conducts a bibliometric review of scholarly work related to green investment for electric vehicles (EVs). The main objective of the review is to provide an insight into the knowledge base of green investment in EVs in terms of the intellectual structure, theme evolution, and international collaboration. Bibliographic information collected from the Scopus database is analyzed using bibliometric techniques including co-occurrence, co-authorship, co-citation, and density analysis. Results demonstrate that the knowledge base is predominantly organized in three domains, which are: EV technological advancement (focusing on battery system and charging infrastructure development); green investment mechanisms and policy (such as subsidy programs, ESG integration, and corporate governance); and the transition towards sustainability (covering topics of renewable energy systems, such as hydrogen and solar energy). In terms of citation analysis, foundational studies cover the topic of lithium battery recycling, EV infrastructure development, and EV battery system development, whereas recent papers are concerned with system integration, decarbonization approaches, and multi-energy mobility ecosystem
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Helda Yusita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
A Bibliometric Analysis of Viral Marketing
The present study provides a bibliometric analysis of research in viral marketing and identifies its intellectual structure and evolution of topics, along with scholarly impact. Bibliometric data were obtained from a scientific database (e.g., Scopus), which was subsequently analyzed with the application of bibliometric methods, namely, co-occurrence analysis, co-authorship mapping, citation analysis, and visualization of keywords via VOSviewer. As per the findings of the analysis, viral marketing research can be said to have a foundation in computational network science, namely influence maximization, social network analysis, and data-driven diffusion models. In addition, a second stream of research concentrates on behavioral and communicative aspects, such as word-of-mouth, emotional motives behind sharing content online, and user engagement. Finally, there is a clear temporal trend related to a shift from the basic network theory to a greater focus on issues of online platforms and algorithms. It should be noted, however, that there is some thematic contamination in the dataset owing to the inclusion of biomedical literature for the COVID-19 period
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Abdul Muiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
A Bibliometric Analysis of Employer Branding in the Recruitment Process
This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of research on employer branding within the recruitment process to map its intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and global collaboration patterns. Data were retrieved from indexed scientific publications and analyzed using VOSviewer to examine co-occurrence networks, co-authorship structures, country collaborations, density visualization, and citation analysis. The findings reveal that employer branding serves as a central construct strongly associated with recruitment, employer attractiveness, and social media, highlighting its strategic role in talent acquisition processes. The intellectual foundation of the field is primarily shaped by seminal works such as Backhaus and Tikoo (2004), while contemporary studies extend the discourse toward digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven recruitment systems. Thematic analysis indicates that the literature is organized into several clusters, including recruitment strategies, organizational attractiveness, psychological theories (e.g., signaling theory and social identity theory), and technology-enabled hiring systems. Overlay and density visualizations further show a temporal shift from foundational HR branding concepts toward emerging themes such as AI, e-recruitment, and gamification.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Yendri Deswin, Yuanis Yuanis, L. Happy Amira, Novi Vizainiyah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Research Trends on Gender Bias in the Workplace: A Bibliometric Analysis
This study examines research trends related to gender bias in the workplace through a bibliometric analysis. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database, yielding 821 publications published between 2022 and 2026. The analysis employed VOSviewer and Bibliometrix to explore publication patterns, thematic structures, and the evolution of research in this field. The results reveal a substantial growth in the number of publications during the study period, indicating increasing scholarly interest in workplace gender bias. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed that research themes have expanded from gender inequality and discrimination to broader topics such as intersectionality, women’s empowerment, leadership, workplace diversity, and job satisfaction. The United States and the United Kingdom were identified as the most influential contributors in terms of publication output and research collaboration. Overall, the study highlights the evolution of research on gender bias in the workplace and provides insights into future research directions as well as the development of more inclusive organizational policies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Verica Sofie Putibungsu, Leni Anjani, Puspita Sari, Tri Na’imah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Optimizing Sustainable Transportation Policies and Mobility Technologies to Reduce Air Pollution and Traffic Congestion in Jakarta
Air pollution and traffic congestion continue to pose significant challenges to sustainable urban development in Jakarta. Rapid population growth, increasing vehicle ownership, and expanding mobility demands have intensified environmental degradation and transportation inefficiencies throughout the metropolitan area. This study aims to analyze the influence of sustainable transportation policies and mobility technologies on reducing air pollution and traffic congestion in Jakarta. A quantitative research approach was employed using data collected from 175 respondents representing public perceptions of urban transportation conditions. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire utilizing a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The findings reveal that sustainable transportation policy has a positive and significant effect on air pollution reduction and traffic congestion reduction. Furthermore, mobility technology significantly influences air pollution reduction and demonstrates the strongest effect on traffic congestion reduction. The model explains 66.4% of the variance in air pollution reduction and 70.1% of the variance in traffic congestion reduction, indicating substantial explanatory power. The results suggest that the integration of sustainable transportation policies and smart mobility technologies can effectively improve environmental quality and transportation efficiency in Jakarta. This study contributes to the sustainable urban mobility literature by providing empirical evidence that policy interventions and technological innovations function as complementary mechanisms for addressing complex transportation challenges in rapidly urbanizing cities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Bakri Bakri, Khairul Nur Adli https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
A Comparison of Managerial Training Programs and Welfare Programs on Employee Loyalty and Productivity in Indonesian Multinational Companies
Employee loyalty and productivity are critical factors influencing organizational performance and long-term competitiveness, particularly in multinational companies operating in dynamic business environments. Organizations increasingly invest in managerial training programs and employee welfare programs to enhance workforce effectiveness and commitment. However, limited research has comparatively examined the relative influence of these initiatives on employee loyalty and productivity within the context of Indonesian multinational companies. This study aims to analyze and compare the effects of managerial training programs and welfare programs on employee loyalty and productivity. A quantitative research approach was employed using data collected from 175 employees working in multinational companies across Indonesia. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires measured using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The findings indicate that both managerial training programs and welfare programs have positive and significant effects on employee loyalty and productivity. Managerial training programs significantly influence employee loyalty and employee productivity, while welfare programs significantly affect employee loyalty and employee productivity. The results further reveal that welfare programs exert a stronger impact on employee loyalty, whereas managerial training programs demonstrate a greater influence on employee productivity. These findings suggest that multinational companies should adopt a balanced human resource strategy that combines employee development initiatives with comprehensive welfare support to maximize organizational performance, employee commitment, and workforce effectiveness. This study contributes to the human resource management literature by providing comparative evidence regarding the effectiveness of training and welfare interventions in multinational corporate settings.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Syafri, Teguh Setiawan Wibowo, Mohammad Gifari Sono, Siera Syailendra, Muis Muis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Role of Digital Infrastructure, Digital Economy Regulations, and Technology Literacy in Driving the Growth of Digital Startups in Indonesia
The rapid growth of the digital economy has accelerated the development of digital startups in Indonesia, making it important to understand the factors that support their growth. This study aims to examine the effects of Digital Infrastructure, Digital Economy Regulations, and Technology Literacy on Digital Startup Growth in Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey of 155 respondents consisting of founders, managers, and employees involved in digital startup businesses. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed through multiple linear regression with SPSS version 25. The results indicate that Digital Infrastructure has a positive and significant effect on Digital Startup Growth, while Digital Economy Regulations also positively and significantly influence startup growth. Technology Literacy demonstrates the strongest positive and significant effect, highlighting the critical role of digital competencies in supporting innovation and adaptability. Simultaneously, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Economy Regulations, and Technology Literacy significantly influence Digital Startup Growth, explaining 57.3% of the variance in startup growth. These findings suggest that strengthening digital infrastructure, improving regulatory support, and enhancing technology literacy are essential for fostering a sustainable and competitive digital startup ecosystem in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nawiyah Nawiyah, Titin Endrawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Blended Finance for Climate Resilience: A Bibliometric Analysis
Climate change has intensified the need for innovative financing mechanisms capable of supporting resilience-building initiatives and addressing the substantial adaptation financing gap. Among these mechanisms, blended finance has emerged as a strategic approach that combines public, private, and philanthropic capital to mobilize investment for sustainable development and climate-related projects. Despite growing scholarly interest in blended finance and climate resilience, a comprehensive understanding of the intellectual structure and evolution of this research field remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to map the development, knowledge structure, and emerging trends of blended finance for climate resilience through a bibliometric analysis. Data were collected from the Scopus database using relevant search terms related to blended finance and climate resilience. The retrieved bibliographic records were analyzed using VOSviewer to examine publication trends, co-authorship networks, institutional and country collaborations, citation patterns, and keyword co-occurrence relationships. The findings reveal that blended finance, climate change, finance, investments, and climate finance constitute the core themes of the literature. Overlay visualization indicates a recent shift toward research on renewable energy, energy transitions, carbon markets, and decarbonization, reflecting the growing integration of climate resilience and sustainable investment agendas. Collaboration analysis highlights the prominent roles of the United Kingdom and the United States as major contributors to the field, while citation analysis identifies climate finance governance and sustainable transition financing as the most influential research streams. The study concludes that blended finance has evolved into a multidisciplinary research domain that plays a critical role in mobilizing resources for climate resilience and sustainable development. These findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and investors seeking to advance innovative financing strategies for climate adaptation and resilience-building initiatives.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ari Purwanti, Paramita Andiani, Dila Padila Nurhasanah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Behavioral Finance
Behavioral finance has emerged as a prominent research field that challenges the traditional assumption of investor rationality by incorporating psychological, cognitive, and emotional factors into financial decision-making. This study aims to map the intellectual structure, research trends, and collaborative patterns within behavioral finance literature through a bibliometric analysis. Data were collected from the Scopus database and analyzed using VOSviewer to examine keyword co-occurrence, overlay visualization, density visualization, co-authorship networks, institutional collaboration, country collaboration, and citation performance. The results reveal that behavioral finance, finance, and decision making constitute the core themes of the field, with strong associations to investor sentiment, behavioral biases, financial literacy, risk perception, and investment behavior. Overlay visualization indicates a recent shift toward technology-oriented topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and data mining, reflecting the increasing integration of digital technologies into financial research. The co-authorship and collaboration analyses demonstrate that research activities are concentrated among a limited number of influential authors, institutions, and countries, particularly the United States, China, the United Kingdom, India, and Australia. Citation analysis highlights the enduring influence of seminal works on investor behavior, financial literacy, market efficiency, and social media sentiment. The findings suggest that behavioral finance has evolved into a multidisciplinary and globally connected research domain with expanding opportunities in fintech, digital finance, sustainable investing, and artificial intelligence applications. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the development and future directions of behavioral finance research.
Copyright (c) 2026 KMT Lasmiatun, Rival Pahrijal, Ilham Akbar Bunyamin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Digital Twin Technology
Digital twin technology has emerged as a transformative innovation that enables the creation of virtual representations of physical systems, facilitating real-time monitoring, simulation, optimization, and decision-making across various domains. Given the rapid growth of scholarly interest in this field, a comprehensive understanding of its intellectual structure and research evolution is needed. This study aims to map the global research landscape of digital twin technology through a bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in the Scopus database. Bibliometric techniques were employed to examine publication trends, influential authors, institutions, countries, highly cited documents, collaboration networks, and keyword co-occurrence patterns. The analysis was conducted using VOSviewer to visualize scientific relationships and emerging research themes. The results indicate a substantial increase in digital twin research, particularly after the widespread adoption of Industry 4.0 initiatives. Keyword analysis identifies digital twin as the central research theme, strongly associated with artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, machine learning, smart manufacturing, sustainability, and decision-making. Overlay visualization reveals that recent studies increasingly focus on predictive analytics, energy efficiency, and sustainable development, while density analysis highlights artificial intelligence and IoT as dominant supporting technologies. Country collaboration analysis shows that China, the United States, and several European nations are the leading contributors to the field, whereas citation analysis demonstrates the significant influence of foundational conceptual and review studies. The findings suggest that digital twin technology is evolving toward more intelligent, interconnected, and sustainability-oriented applications. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of the development, knowledge structure, and future research directions of digital twin technology.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Value-Based Marketing
The aim of this paper is to conduct bibliometric analysis of value-based marketing studies and to identify patterns of their intellectual structure, research tendencies, and scientific collaboration by applying the approach of network analysis of publications found in Scopus. Bibliometric methods were used for analyzing the co-occurrence of keywords, author co-citations, institutional collaboration, country collaboration, citation impact, and topic evolution. The results demonstrate that the research in value-based marketing mostly relates to two major directions: customer-centered marketing and value assessment in healthcare. The results of the co-occurrence of keywords suggest that the major keywords include marketing, customer value, sales, commerce, value-based pricing, drug marketing, and cost-effectiveness analysis. The overlay network analysis proves the transition from classical topics like customer value and marketing strategies to new topics of health care economics, value-based pricing, reimbursement policies, and decision-making based on outcomes. Finally, density analysis also confirms the most studied topics to be marketing, sales, drug marketing, and drug costs. Collaborations demonstrate that the US remains the leading country in terms of international cooperation, while European and Asian countries contribute to the development of value-based marketing. Citation analysis highlights influential studies focusing on perceived value, digital marketing, customer engagement, relationship marketing, and value-based differentiation.
Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Career Personalization
Career personalization has emerged as an important research area in response to evolving workforce expectations, technological advancements, and the growing demand for individualized career development pathways. This study aims to examine the intellectual structure, research trends, and emerging themes within the field of career personalization through a bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in the Scopus database. Bibliographic data were analyzed using VOSviewer to perform co-occurrence, co-authorship, citation, and collaboration network analyses. The results indicate that research on career personalization has developed into an interdisciplinary field encompassing education, human resource management, employment, professional development, and artificial intelligence. Keyword mapping reveals that employment, personalization, learning systems, and professional aspects are the dominant themes, while recent studies increasingly focus on recommendation systems, predictive analytics, large language models, deep learning, and AI-enhanced career decision support. Collaboration analyses demonstrate growing international partnerships among researchers, institutions, and countries, highlighting the global relevance of the topic. Citation analysis further shows that foundational studies have primarily emphasized educational interest, personalized learning, career development, and work individualization, whereas contemporary research is increasingly driven by intelligent and data-driven approaches. The findings suggest a transition from traditional career management frameworks toward technology-enabled and highly personalized career ecosystems. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution of career personalization research and identifying promising directions for future investigations.
Driving Financial Accountability through ISAK 35
Objectives – This study aims to examine and gain a deeper understanding of the implementation of ISAK 35 in Islamic boarding schools, as well as to explore stakeholders’ perspectives on the existing accountability practices within Islamic boarding schools. Research Methods – This study employs a qualitative research method using a case study approach at one of the major Islamic boarding schools on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Findings – The findings of this study indicate that the Islamic boarding school has not fully recognized and implemented ISAK 35 in its financial reporting practices. The accountability practices applied by the Islamic boarding school are carried out based on the values, traditions, and management system upheld within the institution. Financial accountability is also adjusted to the needs and expectations of its stakeholders. Although stakeholders generally perceive the current accountability practices as adequate, there are still expectations for future improvements, particularly in terms of more systematic financial record-keeping and the adoption of more formal financial reporting standards such as ISAK 35. Originality – This study not only examines the implementation of ISAK 35 and the accountability practices within the Islamic boarding school, but also explores stakeholders’ perspectives regarding the current accountability practices and the type of accountability system they expect to be implemented in the future.
Copyright (c) 2026 Baiq Krisnina Maharani Putri, Fety Widianti Aptasari, Khairul Mujahidi, Ely Windarti Hastuti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Can Natural Resource Governance Drive Sustainable Economic Development in Small Islands? A Systematic Literature Review
There has been a growing attention in response to numerous multidimensional development challenges emerging within small island context such as vulnerability, geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and high dependence on coastal and marine resources. Governance has increasingly arisen as a crucial factor affecting sustainable economic development and community resilience in such island context. This study aims to systematically review the current literature on natural resource governance and sustainable economic development in small islands. In specific, the review examines major research themes, governance approaches, livelihood strategies, and rising research gaps within the literature. This study employed a protocol adopted from PRISMA-based systematic literature review approach using the Scopus database. A total of 1,216 publications were initially identified using predefined search strings, followed by screening and eligibility assessment procedures. 16 articles were included in the final analysis. The findings reveal four dominant themes within the literature: collaborative and multi-scalar governance, blue economy transitions, social capital and islandness, and integrated sustainability frameworks. The review further shows that co-management and decentralized governance approaches positively influence livelihood diversification, fisheries sustainability, tourism development, and community resilience. Fisheries and tourism remain the dominant economic sectors, while alternative livelihoods such as aquaculture, homestay management, and marine creative industries are increasingly promoted to strengthen local economic resilience. Nevertheless, persistent challenges remain significant concerns. This includes elite capture, governance inequality, tourism dependency, and limited quantitative evidence.
Copyright (c) 2026 Budiman Budiman, Khairul Mujahidi, Mujahidin Hasanul Bisri, Fety Widianti Aptasari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of Tourists’ Interest in Visiting Destinations Around Ubud, Bali, Through Perceptions of Overtourism, Preferences for Alternative Destinations, and the Search for Authentic Experiences
This study aims to analyze tourists’ interest in visiting destinations around Ubud through perceptions of overtourism, preferences for alternative destinations, and the search for authentic experiences. The increasing concentration of tourists in major tourism destinations has generated various issues related to overcrowding, environmental pressure, and declining travel comfort, encouraging tourists to seek alternative tourism experiences outside mainstream destinations. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method involving 250 respondents consisting of domestic and international tourists who had visited or planned to visit destinations around Ubud, Bali. Data were collected through questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The findings indicate that overtourism perception significantly influences tourists’ preference for alternative destinations and authentic experience seeking. Furthermore, preference for alternative destinations and authentic experience seeking were found to positively and significantly affect tourists’ visiting interest. The results suggest that tourists increasingly prefer destinations that offer lower crowd density, environmental comfort, cultural immersion, and meaningful tourism experiences. This study contributes to sustainable tourism literature by explaining the behavioral transformation of tourists in response to overtourism conditions in popular tourism destinations. The findings also provide practical implications for tourism destination managers and policymakers in developing sustainable tourism strategies through destination diversification and preservation of authentic local experiences in Bali tourism.
Copyright (c) 2026 Paramita Andiani, Alifah Lettiane Virainy Lubis, Ilham Akbar Bunyamin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Greenwashing Perception and Transparency Disclosure on Consumer Trust in FMCG Products in Jakarta
This study aims to analyze the effect of perceptions of greenwashing and transparency in information disclosure on consumer trust in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products in Jakarta. Increasing environmental awareness among consumers has encouraged FMCG companies to adopt green marketing strategies; however, misleading environmental claims may reduce consumer confidence toward environmentally oriented products. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method involving 150 respondents in Jakarta who had purchased FMCG products with environmental claims. Data were collected using questionnaires measured with a Likert scale and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3). The results indicate that perceptions of greenwashing have a negative and significant effect on consumer trust, while transparency in information disclosure has a positive and significant effect on consumer trust. The findings demonstrate that consumers tend to distrust companies perceived as exaggerating or manipulating environmental claims, whereas transparent and honest sustainability communication strengthens consumer confidence. The study concludes that FMCG companies should avoid deceptive green marketing practices and improve transparency in environmental information disclosure to maintain and enhance consumer trust. These findings provide theoretical contributions to green marketing literature and practical implications for companies seeking to strengthen sustainability-based competitive advantages in urban consumer markets.
Copyright (c) 2026 Andriya Risdwiyanto, Rival Pahrijal, Rani Eka Arini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Digital Transformation in Human Resource Management: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Talent Development, and Organizational Sustainability in the Digital Age
Digital transformation in human resource management has become an important strategy for organizations to improve work effectiveness, competitiveness, and organizational sustainability in the digital era. This study aims to analyze the influence of Artificial Intelligence Integration, Talent Development, and Organizational Sustainability on the Digital Transformation of Human Resource Management. The study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The study population is employees and management staff in several organizations and companies in Gorontalo Province that have implemented digital systems in HR management. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a sample size of 120 respondents. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires using a Likert scale of 1–5. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that Artificial Intelligence Integration, Talent Development, and Organizational Sustainability have a positive and significant effect on the Digital Transformation of Human Resource Management. The Artificial Intelligence Integration variable is the most dominant variable in influencing the digital transformation of HR. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination showed an R² value of 70.9%, indicating that the three independent variables were able to explain 70.9% of the influence on Digital Transformation of HR Management, while the remainder was influenced by other variables outside the study. This study implies that the success of an organization's digital transformation depends not only on technology, but also on the development of digital talent competencies and the organization's ability to build a sustainable and adaptive work system to technological change.
Copyright (c) 2026 Basri Modding, Azis Rachman, Titin Dunggio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Prediction of Forest and Land Rehabilitation Impacts on Peak Discharge, Erosion, and Sedimentation Reduction in The Piloliyanga Micro Catchment, Modelomo Watershed
Watershed degradation contributes to increased peak discharge, erosion, and sedimentation in downstream areas. Forest and Land Rehabilitation (FLR) has become an important approach for restoring hydrological functions through increasing vegetation cover and controlling surface runoff. This study aimed to analyze the predicted impacts of FLR on peak discharge, erosion, and sedimentation in the Piloliyanga micro-catchment, Modelomo Watershed. The study employed a quantitative descriptive approach based on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), hydrological analysis, and land cover change simulation. Erosion analysis was conducted using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE), while sedimentation was estimated using the Sediment Delivery Ratio (SDR) approach. The results showed that FLR has the potential to reduce peak discharge, erosion, and sedimentation through increased infiltration and vegetation interception. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of USLE, SDR, and land cover change simulation within a tropical micro-catchment watershed scale. The findings imply that watershed-based vegetative rehabilitation can improve hydrological stability and support land degradation control in the upstream area of the Modelomo Watershed.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dicky Artha, Iswan Dunggio, Sukirman Rahim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Social Cohesion of Residents and Jamaah Tabligh: An Analysis of Interaction and Acceptance of Religious Traditions in Maesan, Bondowoso
The presence of Jamaah Tabligh often elicits diverse responses, ranging from acceptance to resistance, driven by differences in religious traditions and preaching methods. However, a distinct phenomenon of strong social cohesion exists in Penanggungan Village, Maesan, Bondowoso, where the group is openly welcomed by a community predominantly rooted in Nahdlatul Ulama traditions. This study analyzes how social cohesion is constructed through interaction patterns and the process of community acceptance toward Jamaah Tabligh’s religious traditions within this rural setting. Utilizing a qualitative case study, data from participatory observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation were analyzed using the interactive model by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings reveal that social cohesion manifests through harmonious interactions, including interpersonal communication, mosque-centric activities, jawlah, regular Islamic study sessions, and civic involvement. Community acceptance of these traditions evolves gradually, facilitated by continuous social interaction, the group's profound respect for local culture, adaptive communication, and exemplary daily conduct. Addressing a gap regarding the acceptance of transnational Islamic movements in rural areas with strong local traditions, this research highlights that social cohesion and acceptance are driven by interaction quality, cultural respect, and civic engagement rather than mere preaching content, ultimately fostering grassroots religious harmony.
Copyright (c) 2026 Haerul Anwar, Saihan Saihan, Siti Masrohatin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Collaborative Social Work Practices in Multi-Service Female Juvenile Rehabilitation: A Case Study of ATENSI Implementation in Indonesia
This study investigates collaborative social work practices in the context of female juvenile rehabilitation in Indonesia, focusing on the operationalization of the ATENSI (Social Rehabilitation Assistance) framework. Triggered by the increasing vulnerability of adolescent girls, the research explores how integrated, multi-stakeholder, and trauma-informed approaches can enhance institutional care. While ATENSI offers a policy-level shift toward inclusive and holistic service delivery, its implementation in gender-specific settings remains underexplored. Using a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, the study combines survey data from 75 social workers with qualitative insights from interviews, focus group discussions, and field observations at two major rehabilitation centers. Findings reveal strong internal collaboration, particularly between social workers and psychologists, but limited integration of vocational trainers and external stakeholders, such as NGOs and local governments. Barriers include digital inequities, absence of trauma-informed SOPs, role ambiguity, and sociocultural taboos related to female trauma. The study contributes both empirical and conceptual advancements to global social work discourse. Empirically, it maps gender-responsive collaboration dynamics in a rarely studied Global South context. Conceptually, it introduces the ATENSI Gender-Responsive Collaborative Framework—an integrative model synthesizing collaborative governance, networked social work, and trauma-informed gender-sensitive practice. This research addresses a critical knowledge gap by offering a scalable, context-adaptive model for institutional rehabilitation systems dealing with compounded vulnerabilities in adolescent girls. Its findings are relevant for international audiences seeking to strengthen collaborative practices in gender-responsive care, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
Copyright (c) 2026 Bambang Rustanto, Tuti Kartika, Ayi Haryani, Dwi Yuliani, Susilawati Susilawati, Nisa Almalia Nurfauziah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Transaction-Based Recruitment in East Cirebon Industrial Area: A Thematic Analysis of Factors Driving Illicit Fee Practices in Labor Hiring
The industrial development of East Cirebon has generated significant employment opportunities, yet has also given rise to a persistent informal phenomenon: illicit payments — known colloquially as suap or bribery — made to individuals claiming affiliation with company HR departments in order to secure employment. This study investigates the factors driving transaction-based recruitment practices in the East Cirebon industrial area, despite formal recruitment mechanisms regulated by both companies and the Regional Manpower Office (Disnaker). Employing a qualitative approach with thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006), four informants participated: one HR leader (HR-01) and three production workers (TK-01, TK-02, TK-03). Analysis generated four core themes: (1) dualism of formal-informal recruitment mechanisms; (2) structural drivers of transactional practices; (3) power relations among key actors; and (4) ethical perception and resistance to normalization. Key findings indicate that these practices are not caused by the absence of regulation, but by structural loopholes in their implementation, exacerbated by a severe labor supply-demand imbalance (ratio 1:10), economic pressures on both sides of the transaction, and community-level social norms. Policy recommendations are offered for companies, the Manpower Office, and future researchers.
Copyright (c) 2026 Niken Vintang Erdwiyana, Rajabani Bramantio https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
A Study of Speaking Anxiety of English Study Program Students FKIP UNRI
Speaking anxiety is one of the common problems experienced in the classroom learning process. This study aims to identify the level of students’ speaking anxiety and the factors causing speaking anxiety. This study was quantitative research with a descriptive quantitative design. Quantitative data were obtained through a questionnaire adapted from the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), followed with qualitative data were collected through interviews. The population of this study consisted of fifth-semester students of the English Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Riau. The researcher used cluster sampling as the sampling technique, with three classes (5A, 5B, and 5C) as the sample, consisting of 115 students. The results of the study show that most students were at a relatively high level of anxiety, categorized as Anxious level. The findings indicate that anxiety was influenced by several factors, with fear of negative evaluation as the most dominant, followed by lack of understanding of the topic being discussed, lack of preparation, lack of confidence, and afraid of making mistakes. This study concludes that speaking anxiety is an experience felt by students that not only influenced by linguistic aspects but also by psychological factors and the learning environment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Diana Rassri Ramadhana, Mahdum Mahdum, M. Syarfi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Organizational Culture on Organizational Citizenship Behavior with The Mediation Role of Organizational Commitment at The Housing Provision Implementation Center Office of Maluku Province
This study aims to analyze the influence of organizational culture on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) with the mediating role of organizational commitment at the Maluku Province Housing Provision Implementation Office. This study uses a quantitative approach with the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method based on Partial Least Square (PLS). The population in this study was all 51 employees, with the sampling technique using saturated sampling. The results of the study indicate that organizational culture has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment and OCB. Organizational commitment also has a positive and significant effect on OCB. In addition, organizational commitment is proven to play a significant role as a mediating variable in the relationship between organizational culture and OCB. This indicates that a strong organizational culture can increase employee engagement, which ultimately encourages extra-role behavior (OCB). This study implies that strengthening organizational culture and increasing employee commitment are important factors in encouraging positive work behavior and increasing organizational effectiveness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Semuel Souhoka https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Review of Climate Change Adaptation Financing
The objective of the current study is to investigate the intellectual structure, evolution of themes, and research collaboration within the research area of climate change adaptation finance through bibliometric analysis. In this regard, data were gathered from the Scopus database and analyzed through VOSviewer in order to investigate co-authorship network structure, citation network structure, and keywords cocitation patterns. It was found that the conceptual development of the research area takes place in the context of core themes, such as climate change, adaptation, and finance; however, it also evolves beyond these themes into interdisciplinarity of topics, such as risk management, sustainability, governance, and environmental economics. The trend in the analysis of keywords demonstrates the evolution of research themes from the initial focus on economy and policy to the later focus on investment, adaptive management, and adaptation in specific sectors. Finally, the analysis of co-authorship and institutional affiliations demonstrates that the research area of climate change adaptation finance is concentrated within a limited number of clusters with contributions coming primarily from the United States and other institutions; however, the participation of developing countries in this research area is increasing.
Copyright (c) 2026 Erfendi Regar, Ilham Akbar Bunyamin, Rani Eka Arini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of QRIS Payment Accessibility and Perceived Benefits as Determinants of Financial Performance for Culinary SMEs in Tangerang
This study analyzes the influence of QRIS payment accessibility and perceived benefits on the financial performance of culinary SMEs in Tangerang. The increasing adoption of digital payment systems, particularly QRIS introduced by Bank Indonesia, has transformed transaction processes and business operations among SMEs. However, the extent to which accessibility and perceived benefits contribute to financial performance remains an empirical question. This research employs a quantitative approach using primary data collected from 185 culinary SME owners through structured questionnaires measured on a Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that QRIS payment accessibility has a positive and significant effect on financial performance, suggesting that ease of use and availability of digital payment systems enhance transaction efficiency and business operations. Perceived benefits also show a positive and significant effect, with a stronger influence compared to accessibility, indicating that SMEs that recognize the advantages of QRIS tend to achieve better financial outcomes. Simultaneously, both variables significantly affect financial performance, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.460, meaning that 46% of financial performance variation is explained by the model. This study contributes to the literature on digital financial inclusion and SME performance by providing empirical evidence from the culinary sector. The findings highlight the importance of improving both accessibility and awareness of QRIS benefits to support sustainable SME growth and competitiveness in the digital economy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Faisal, Rival Pahrijal, Muhamad Ammar Muhtadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Green Fintech Adoption and ESG Awareness on the Financial Performance of Startups in West Java
This study investigates the effect of green fintech adoption and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) awareness on the financial performance of startups in West Java. A quantitative research design was employed using primary data collected from 85 startup actors through structured questionnaires measured on a five-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25, including validity and reliability testing, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that green fintech adoption has a positive and significant effect on financial performance, suggesting that the use of environmentally oriented financial technologies enhances operational efficiency and financial outcomes. ESG awareness also demonstrates a positive and significant influence, indicating that startups with stronger sustainability orientation achieve better financial results. Simultaneously, both variables significantly affect financial performance, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.543, meaning that 54.3% of the variance in financial performance is explained by the model. These findings highlight the strategic importance of integrating digital financial innovation with sustainability awareness to achieve sustainable financial growth in startups.
Copyright (c) 2026 Hasmia Melati Arifin, Dila Padilah Nurhasanah, Paramita Andiani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0