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Rapid advances in information technology have fuelled the emergence of digital currencies such as Bitcoin as an increasingly popular means of transaction in Indonesia. However, behind the convenience and speed offered, the use of Bitcoin also poses a high risk of fraud in online transactions. The main objective of this research is to analyse the nature of legal protection for Bitcoin users in Indonesia. This research applies normative juridical method with statutory approach, conceptual approach, case study analysis, and refers to legal protection theory, online transaction theory, and legal economic theory. One of the case studies studied is the High Court Decision 1240/Pid.Sus/2022/PN Tng which reflects the existence of a vacuum and vagueness of legal norms in the protection of Bitcoin users. The analysis shows that although Bitcoin has been regulated under the legal framework of digital asset trading, there are still inefficiencies in the application of legal protection in a comprehensive and effective manner. This research emphasises the need for more progressive regulatory reforms, as well as strengthening the role of law enforcement agencies and financial technology supervisors to ensure fair, certain and comprehensive protection for Bitcoin users in the territory of Indonesia. It is hoped that the results of this research can strengthen theoretical contributions in enriching the development of digital economy law and become a practical reference for policy makers.

Crime represents unlawful acts contrary to societal norms. In 2021, Jayapura City experienced a high number of criminal cases, predominantly involving crimes against property and goods. This study maps the distribution of crime rates and identifies contributing factors in Jayapura City using the K-Means Clustering and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods. K-Means Clustering analysis revealed five crime levels: high, relatively high, moderate, quite low, and low. North Jayapura District exhibited the highest crime rates among all districts, with Gurabesi Village similarly showing elevated criminal activity. The clustering results were subsequently mapped to visualize the spatial distribution patterns of crime. AHP analysis identified economic factors and low educational attainment as primary contributors to criminal behavior in Jayapura City. Among various intervention alternatives, job creation emerged as the most effective strategy, achieving the highest comparative value for simultaneously improving educational quality and security conditions. These findings provide crucial insights for law enforcement agencies and policymakers to develop targeted crime prevention strategies, focusing on economic development and educational improvement in high-risk areas, particularly North Jayapura District and Gurabesi Village.

This study analyzes the implementation of e-government as an instrument in increasing transparency and accountability of public services in the digital era. Using a qualitative approach and case studies in several government agencies, this study shows that the implementation of e-government has a significant impact on increasing transparency through easy access to public information and accountability through a more effective tracking and monitoring system. However, there are various challenges in its implementation, including the digital divide, limited technological infrastructure, and resistance to organizational change. This study recommends a comprehensive strategy that includes developing human resource capacity, improving technological infrastructure, and strengthening the regulatory framework to optimize the benefits of e-government in more transparent and accountable governance.

This research discusses the increasing child violence in Bintan Regency every year. The purpose of this research is to analyze the implementation of collaborative governance in addressing violence against children. The research uses a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The theory used is the collaborative governance theory by Ansell & Gash, which consists of five indicators: face to face, trust building, commitment to process, shared understanding, and intermediate outcomes. The conclusion of this research shows that collaborative governance in addressing child violence in Bintan Regency has been implemented, with collaboration between the government, child protection agencies, and the community. The indicators of face to face, trust building, and shared understanding have been quite good through communication and coordination among the actors. However, the indicators of commitment to process and intermediate outcomes still face challenges such as changes in positions, sectoral egos, and time constraints. Although services for victims have started to improve, the rate of child violence remains high and many cases are resolved peacefully. An increase in commitment and coordination is needed to strengthen protection efforts and elevate the status of Child-Friendly Districts.

This study aims to analyze the role of Knowledge Management (KM) and talent management in talent retention strategies in the West Java Provincial Government. In facing the challenges of competition to retain talented employees in the public sector, these two concepts are expected to increase employee engagement and job satisfaction, which in turn will reduce the turnover rate. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, involving 150 respondents from various West Java Provincial Government agencies, consisting of employees with different backgrounds and positions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of KM in the West Java Provincial Government is still limited, with most of the information shared being tacit and informal. In addition, the implementation of talent management tends to be unfair, with some employees feeling that they do not get equal opportunities in career development. Factors that influence talent retention include job satisfaction, career development opportunities, compensation, and organizational culture. This study also found that the integration of KM and talent management can strengthen talent retention strategies, but challenges related to technological infrastructure, inequality in career opportunities, and lack of an integrated system are still obstacles.

This research compares the institutional frameworks of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) through the lens of regulatory and normative pillars from W. Richard Scott’s institutional theory. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review approach, this study finds that both agencies are structurally under presidential authority but exhibit differing operational styles. BNN emphasizes preventive and rehabilitative strategies rooted in human rights values, while PDEA is characterized by a more repressive approach shaped by national security paradigms. The findings suggest that while both institutions have formal legitimacy and enforcement mechanisms, their normative orientations differ significantly, influencing public perception, legitimacy, and policy outcomes. This comparative study highlights the importance of aligning regulatory frameworks with ethical governance standards to ensure effective and humane narcotics control policies.

This research aims to determine whether the budget formulation of the Merah Putih Village Cooperative is in accordance with the norms and statutory regulations as stipulated in Law Number 25 of 1992 concerning Cooperatives, particularly in relation to Article 33 paragraph (4) of the 1945 Constitution, which emphasizes the principle of independence in the national economy. The results of this study focus on optimizing the establishment of the Merah Putih Village Cooperative to support the formation of national-scale cooperatives that function not only as savings and loan institutions driving the economy, but also address the challenges and risks that may arise from the establishment of the Merah Putih Cooperative. First, the issue of economic scale is crucial. Operations at the village level are often limited by available resources and market reach. Second, human resource capacity is a determining factor. The management of funds amounting to IDR 3–5 billion requires financial, business, operational, and marketing management skills that are not always present in every village. Experience with Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) shows that one of their main challenges is finding local residents who are truly skilled managers. Third, elite capture or control by local elites can become a bottleneck. In villages with weak governance, influential figures may abuse their authority to control the cooperative for personal gain. Similar occurrences are often found in grant programs from Ministries/Agencies or the private sector, where key individuals dominate and exploit these resources for their own interests. Fourth, the risk of fraud.

Emergency complaint services are a critical component of public service delivery, requiring speed, coordination, and integration across multiple agencies. The Surabaya City Government developed Command Center 112 as an innovative public service initiative to respond to emergency incidents quickly and in a coordinated manner. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Collaborative Governance in the management of the Command Center 112 service in Surabaya, using the model by Ansell and Gash, which includes four key indicators: starting conditions, institutional design, facilitative leadership, and the collaborative process. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings reveal that collaboration among government agencies, volunteers, and the community has been built functionally and adaptively through regulatory support, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and open communication among stakeholders. However, challenges remain in the form of public perceptions regarding service response quality, which has not been uniformly experienced. These results highlight the importance of strengthening public communication and increasing community involvement in service evaluation. Overall, Command Center 112 in Surabaya serves as a successful example of Collaborative Governance implementation in urban emergency complaint services.

Human trafficking is the violation of human rights through violence, deception and coercion. Cambodia is one of the countries in Southeast Asia with a high rate of human trafficking. ASEAN then took action by establishing the ASEAN Convention Against Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children (ACTIP) as an effort to prevent and protect victims of human trafficking. This study shows that although the ACTIP provides a legal framework, its implementation still faces obstacles, weak institutional capacity, cross-country complexity issues, and lack of collaboration between ASEAN countries. The effectiveness of ACTIP then becomes important in assessing ASEAN's commitment in addressing human trafficking as a whole. Increased coordination between member states, strengthening law enforcement agencies are key in implementing ACTIP in the ASEAN region. 

State revenue from taxes plays a vital role in financing national development. However, tax realization often faces challenges in the form of low levels of taxpayer compliance, which creates a gap between potential and actual revenue. This study aims to analyze the implementation of tax intensification and extensification strategies in optimizing state revenue, including policy effectiveness, obstacles in the field, and alternative approaches to improve compliance and tax potential. This article discusses efforts to optimize state revenue through two main strategies, namely tax extensification and intensification, with reference to case studies and data from various institutions and regions. Extensification focuses on broadening the tax base through attracting new taxpayers, while intensification refers to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of collection from existing taxpayers. The analysis shows that the main obstacles in implementing these two strategies include low tax awareness, weak monitoring systems, and inconsistent data between agencies. Therefore, a more comprehensive, data-driven, and taxpayer education-oriented policy integration is needed to reduce the compliance gap and promote sustainable revenue growth.

This research aims to analyze service innovation strategies that can be applied at the National Land Agency (BPN) Medan in an effort to improve the quality of services to the public. In the digital era and with increasing public expectations, BPN Medan faces challenges in adapting and innovating to provide more efficient and effective services. The research method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, with data collection through surveys, interviews, and document analysis. The results indicate that the implementation of information technology, enhancement of human resource competencies, and improvement of service processes are significant innovation strategies for improving service quality at BPN Medan. Additionally, this study also identifies factors that influence the successful implementation of service innovations, such as management support, community participation, and organizational culture. These findings are expected to provide useful recommendations for BPN Medan and other government agencies in their efforts to enhance the quality of public services in Indonesia.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of social service management in handling neglected elderly in Medan City. The phenomenon of neglected elderly has become a complex social problem along with the increasing number of elderly population and changes in family structure in urban areas. Medan City as the third largest metropolitan city in Indonesia faces challenges in providing optimal social services for neglected elderly. This study uses a qualitative research method with a library research approach. Data collection was carried out through a literature review of various relevant library sources, including scientific journals, books, research reports, policy documents, and official publications of related agencies. Data analysis used content analysis techniques to identify patterns and themes related to the effectiveness of social service management for neglected elderly. The results of the study indicate that social service management in Medan City has not been fully effective in handling neglected elderly. In terms of planning, there are still limitations in mapping and recording neglected elderly data. In terms of organization, coordination between agencies is still weak. Program implementation faces constraints of budget and human resource limitations. The monitoring and evaluation system has not been running optimally. Supporting factors include local government commitment, availability of regulations, and community participation. While inhibiting factors include budget constraints, lack of professional staff, and minimal cross-sector coordination. This study recommends the need to strengthen the social service management system through increasing human resource capacity, optimizing the budget, and strengthening cross-sector coordination to improve the effectiveness of handling the elderly in Medan City.

This study aimed to review the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at KPP Pratama Palembang Seberang Ulu as a form of social responsibility of government agencies towards the community. The methods used in this study are observation, interviews and documentation during the internship activities. The results of this study indicated that the implementation of CSR at KPP Pratama Palembang Seberang Ulu has been running well and reflects the application of the Triple Bottom Line concept (people, planet, profit) through various activities, such as tax socialization, blood donation, donations to orphanages and ederly social homes, and tree planting.

This research aims to find out how the process of issuing a billing ship sanitation control exemption certificate through the Indonesian National Single Window (INSW) syncarceral system on the Sea Win III ship by PT. Putra Samudera Inti Batam. The method used in collecting and writing this paper uses the field research method in library research. The purpose and writing of this paper is to find out the flow of making a billing ship sanitation control exclusion certificate when you want to extend an expired Ship Sanitation Control Excamption Certificate (SSCEC). In accordance with applicable provisions, ships can sail if the certificate is still valid and the ship is declared healthy or free from pests or pollution, and in accordance with the route, ships entering Batam port must have complete documents and have a yellow flag which is one of the proofs that states The ship is healthy from the Port Health Quarantine office. The agent must have good relationships with the relevant agencies in Batam, so that the ship's arrival and departure process can run smoothly so that there are no obstacles in the system or in the field and runs in accordance with government regulations.

The illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons along the southern border between Indonesia and the Philippines presents a critical challenge to both national and regional stability. The remote and difficult-to-access terrain, coupled with the frequent movement of non-state armed actors, contributes significantly to the deteriorating security landscape. This paper explores how effectively Indonesia and the Philippines have implemented the United Nations Programme of Action (UNPoA) in their efforts to combat this issue. Using a qualitative approach through literature review and guided by the international regime theory, this analysis highlights the current limitations in addressing the problem. Despite formal commitments by both governments through ratification and periodic reporting under the UNPoA, the actual enforcement on the ground remains inadequate. Key obstacles include poor coordination among domestic agencies, insufficient operational resources, and a lack of robust cross-border collaboration. This study emphasizes the necessity for continuous adaptation and local contextualization of international frameworks to ensure they can be realistically and effectively applied in areas with unique challenges.

This study aims to analyze the conflict and ambiguity in the implementation of Sidoarjo Regent Regulation Number 84 of 2017 concerning the Arrangement and Empowerment of Street Vendors (PKL). The research applies a descriptive qualitative approach, using interviews, observation, and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings indicate that conflicts arise due to differing approaches among implementing agencies—particularly between the Department of Cooperatives and the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP)—as well as enforcement procedures that do not meet the expectations of street vendors. Ambiguity stems from unclear authority distribution, weak data collection, overlapping regulations, and uncertainty in relocation and empowerment programs. Based on Richard E. Matland’s Ambiguity-Conflict Model, the policy’s implementation falls under the Symbolic Implementation category, marked by both high conflict and high ambiguity, leading to ineffective execution and stakeholder frustration. These findings highlight the need for better inter-agency coordination, regulatory socialization, and the development of strategic vendor locations to ensure a fair and sustainable policy implementation.   Keywords: Ambiguity, Conflict, Implementation, Policy, Street Vendors

This study aims to analyze the effect of education level, occupation, income and product price on the level of cigarette consumption in Sukolilo District, Surabaya City. The type of research used is quantitative method. The data sources used are primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires to respondents of people who actively smoke in Sukolilo District and secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and related agencies. The method of analysis used in this study is multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the SPSS for windows program version 25.0. The population and sample in this study were 81 respondents selected using non probability sampling technique, namely accidental sampling using Isac Michel formula with 10% margin of error. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression, F test, T test, and coefficient of determination (R Square). The results showed that partially education, employment, income and product prices had a positive and significant effect on the level of cigarette consumption and the coefficient of determination was 89.2%. It is hoped that this information can provide benefits to the community in Sukolilo Subdistrict or can be input for local governments and policy makers in efforts to control cigarette consumption.

In the perspective of victimology, children who are victims of domestic violence are viewed as a vulnerable group that needs protection and justice. This study aims to analyze the patterns of victimization, factors, and legal protection for child victims of Domestic Violence in Ciruas Pasar Village. The research method used in this study is empirical juridical. The data sources consist of primary and secondary data collected using interview techniques and field studies, and analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this study indicate that children as victims of Domestic Violence experience complex victimization, including physical and verbal violence perpetrated by the father figure with a background of economic problems and emotional instability. The lack of public awareness, the victims' courage to report, and limited access to rehabilitation services are factors contributing to the inadequate implementation of legal protection for child victims of Domestic Violence in Ciruas Pasar Village. Therefore, synergy between the government, law enforcement agencies, social institutions, and the community is needed to create a more effective, inclusive, and sustainable child protection system.

This study aims to analyze the challenges in implementing e-Samsat as a form of digitalization of motor vehicle tax services in Jakarta. E-Samsat is an information technology-based public service innovation designed to simplify the online tax payment process, improve the efficiency of public services, and support local government transparency and accountability. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study, which examines various sources such as scientific journals, policy reports, and related articles. The results show that challenges in implementing e-Samsat can be categorized into internal and external challenges. Internal challenges include limited technological infrastructure, weak system integration between agencies, dependence on one bank partner, and concerns over data security. Meanwhile, external challenges include the low digital literacy of the community, the lack of government socialization, and the tendency of the community to continue using conventional methods or intermediary services. This research confirms that the successful implementation of an online tax system depends not only on technological readiness, but also on the government's active role in building digital education and strengthening cross-sector collaboration. An adaptive and participatory policy approach is needed so that this program can embrace all levels of society, especially groups that are not familiar with online taxation.

This study aims to analyze how the implementation of collaborative governance in the Nutritious Food Yard Program (P2B) strengthens community-based food security in Sidoarjo Regency. A qualitative approach with a case study method was used to explore the social dynamics in depth. The research was conducted in Kampung Edukasi Sampah, Sekardangan Sub-district, one of the active areas in P2B implementation. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis involving key stakeholders such as the Sidoarjo City Food and Agriculture Office, Sidoarjo Police Sector, village officials, farmer groups, and environmental cadres. The analysis applied the collaborative governance model by Ansell and Gash (2008), which includes five indicators: face-to-face dialogue, trust building, commitment to the process, shared understanding, and intermediate outcomes. The findings show that most indicators of collaboration have been realized, particularly in communication and trust-building aspects. However, some challenges remain, including the absence of formal agreement documents among actors, inconsistent communication, lack of program outreach, and overlapping roles between the police and related agencies. This research contributes to strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration models in community-based food security programs in urban areas.