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This research explores the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of the communication process, with a particular focus on the ethical implications and strengths in contemporary communication practice. In the context of the evolution of philosophical thought, this study combines various classical and modern communication theories. Through a qualitative approach, this study collected data from various literature studies such as books, communication journals and discourse analysis from key texts. The findings suggest that communication is not only a means of delivering messages but also as a mechanism of identity and power formation. In addition, the study revealed that communication ethics, especially in digital media, require special attention to address the challenges of honesty, transparency, and privacy. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of how philosophical principles can be applied to improve communication practices in the digital age. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of philosophical reflection in the face of the complexity of modern communication and its impact on society

The purpose of this research is to analyze the supervision of the village consultative body on village financial governance, in Hadakewa Village, Lebatukan District, Lembata Regency. This research uses empirical legal research methods sourced from data obtained directly in the form of opinions from respondents, namely the Village Head, Village Secretary, Village Finance Clerk, Community Leaders, Hadakewa Village Consultative Body. The results showed that (1) the accountability of the Hadakewa village government regarding the management of village funds has a form of transparency with the village fund realization report. This report is not only submitted to the district / city government but also to the community and the Village Consultative Body which acts as a supervisor of the use of the Village Fund. Thus, this action reflects the Village's commitment to implementing the principles of accountability and transparency in the management of the Village Fund (2) shows that the implementation of financial governance supervision based on management principles is running well and all reports on the use of village funds are carefully recorded and reported from village officials to the Village Consultative Body.

Lack of understanding of Government Public Relations function by the Education and Training Center The Ministry of Education, Research and Technology is an obstacle to the implementation in conveying information, policies, regulations and educating the public which is still not optimal. The lack of experts and limited human resources results in ineffective communication in conveying information which can cause misunderstandings and inappropriate information received by the public. This study aims to determine the activities, actions, and mechanisms of Government Public Relations of the Education and Training Center of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. The research theory in this study is the theory of implementation and Government Public Relations which consists of disseminating public information, policies, regulations and educating the public about laws and regulations. This research methodology.This research methodology uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods with data collection techniques are in-depth interviews. The implementation of Government Public Relations carried out by the public relations of the Education and Training Center of the Ministry of Education, Research Culture and Technology consists of activities such as providing accurate information, socializing to the public about government policies, interacting with the public, holding press conferences, and building relationships with the media.press conferences, and building relationships with the media. Government Public Relations actions carried out such as preparing information materials, accommodating, processing messages and aspirations of the community, by involving several stakeholders so that the information received by the public in the form of news, narratives, photos and videos is accurate and reliable. The Government Public Relations mechanism uses good governance, namely, equality, supervision, law enforcement, , effectiveness, and  responsiveness, efficiency, participation, accountability, foresight and transparency.

This research examines the role of public relations (PR) in the digital era, focusing on the relationship between PR and social media, adaptation of communication strategies to technological advancements, and new strategies to enhance digital influence. Through a qualitative literature review approach, this study analyzes relevant literature to identify trends, challenges, and current strategies in PR practice in the digital era. The research findings indicate that social media has become the primary platform for organizations to interact directly with their audience, while adapting communication strategies to technological advancements is crucial in achieving organizational communication goals. Challenges such as the spread of misinformation and online reputation crises are also identified, while new strategies such as storytelling-based content, the use of multimedia platforms, and collaboration with digital influencers are considered crucial steps in enhancing digital influence. This research highlights the importance of openness and transparency in PR practice, as well as the need to continuously adapt communication strategies to technological advancements and user behavior. By understanding and addressing existing challenges, PR practitioners can leverage the opportunities offered by the digital era to strengthen organizational reputation and build strong relationships with their audience.

This article discusses strategies for handling money politics in legislative general elections using the Pancasila Democracy approach as a foundation for general elections with integrity. By referring to the principles of Pancasila which emphasize social justice, people's sovereignty,unity and balance between rights and obligations, this article identifies concrete steps that can be taken to overcome the practice of money politics which undermines democracy. Writing is carried out using normative juridical methods, namely research on secondary data or library materials. To realize elections with integrity, primary legal materials will guide the writing of strategies for handling political money in legislative elections based on Pancasila democracy. These steps include law enforcement, political education, financial transparency, independent oversight, active participation, public disclosure of the campaign, and use of technology. By implementing these strategies holistically and based on Pancasila values, it is hoped that Indonesia can overcome the challenges of money politics and strengthen integrity in the legislative election process, as well as build a stronger foundation for a healthy democracy and integrity.

This research aims to determine and analyze the urgency of Sirekap in calculating alternatives for 2024 election and the problems in recapitulating votes for the 2024 election using Sirekap and also how to solve the problems in recapitulating votes using Sirekap. This research uses normative juridical research methods, research by browse or ready-to-use document materials. This research uses primary legal materials, namely legal materials originating from statutory regulations, such as Undang-Undang Dasar 1945, PKPU No. 25 Tahun 2023 Tentang Pemungutan dan Perhitungan Suara dalam Pemilihan Umum, but also utilizing secondary legal materials such as relevant journals and books as well as tertiary legal materials in the form of data and facts from the internet. The research results show that the use of Sirekap in the 2024 election is faced with a number of challenges and obstacles that need to be solve. One of the main challenges is data and system hacking, which could threaten the integrity and validity of election results. Apart from that, the lack of transparency in the use of Sirekap is also a major concern. The solution uses a blockchain base that can identify and provide identity security for people who use Sirekap, blockchain technology also provides a high level of security. It is hoped that the application of blockchain technology can be an option for solving various problems, especially in the 2024 election process which is direct, free, confidential, honest and fair. However, implementing blockchain technology for elections requires attention to security, regulatory, operational and broad technology adoption challenges.

The concept of accrual accounting is a basis commonly applied in financial institutions in Indonesia. However, Islamic banks have a different perspective on implementing the accrual accounting concept. This research aims to analyze the application of accounting recording methods with the concept of accrual accounting in sharia banking. The research method is descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of library research. The findings show that the implementation of the accrual accounting concept in sharia banking cannot be fully implemented because there are elements that conflict with sharia principles. These elements are uncertainty and gharar, as well as the high potential for institutions to fall into earnings management practices. This makes sharia banking apply a limited accrual method and adapt it to sharia principles. In calculating profit sharing, Islamic banking does not apply accrual accounting because it requires real cash inflows and receipts. Islamic financial institutions can use accrual accounting for financial reports which aims to increase transparency and accountability before stakeholders.

The Regional Asset Management Agency (BKAD) of North Sumatra Province still uses a manual file management system for financial reports, namely by using physical folders. This system is considered to be ineffective and inefficient, and has a high risk of file damage or loss. This can lead to delays in the preparation of financial reports. This study aims to design a computerized file management information system for financial reports. This system is expected to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and accountability of financial file management in BKAD. This system is designed using a structured database to store financial file information. Stakeholders can easily find the information they need through this system.

Law is a guide for people in living their lives so that they are directed and avoid negative behavior. Freedom of expression, including criticism of the government, is often considered an insulting act that can result in legal action. This research aims to determine the limits of the criminal provisions for insulting the President and Vice President in the reform of criminal law (Law number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code) in Indonesia as well as analyze the provisions regarding insulting the President and Vice President who have the potential to threaten press freedom. The method used in this research is normative law, namely examining aspects of legal policy through studying the documents of Law number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code. The results of this research show that criminal law regulations regarding insulting authorities and state/government institutions, especially the President and Vice President, have developed over time. Constitutional Court (MK) decisions have an important role in establishing clear boundaries regarding expression and criticism of authorities and state/government institutions. Criticism of the performance of executive agencies can be a means of increasing government transparency and accountability. However, regulations governing insults against authorities and state/government institutions must pay attention to democratic principles and human rights.

This research aims to determine the effect of accountability and transparency of village funds on the quality of village financial reports in Pematang Lingkung Village, Batang Merangin District, Kerinci Regency. This research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive approach, data collection techniques using questionnaires and the sample in this research was 30 village officials and members of institutional organizations in Pematang Lingkung Village, Bapatang Merangin District, Kerinci Regency. The technique for determining the sample is to use a saturated sample by taking the entire population as the research sample. Data analysis using descriptive statistics, research instrument testing, classical assumption testing, multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of this research partially show that the Accountability variable (X1) with a significance value of 0.143 > 0.05 and tcount of -1.509 <ttable 1.697 states that accountability has no effect on the quality of financial reports, the transparency variable (X2) with a significance value of 0.514 > 0.05 and tcount of 3.501 > ttable 1.697 states that the transparency variable has a significant effect on the quality of financial reports. Meanwhile, simultaneously with the value that Fcount is 6.789 > Ftable 2.96 and a significance of 0.04 <0.05 states that accountability and transparency of village funds has a positive and significant effect on the quality of financial reports in Pematang Lingkung Village, Batang Merangin District, Kerinci Regency.    

Procurement is a recurring activity in a company's business process. While the traditional procurement process is often considered less efficient and effective, it requires a better solution. The traditional procurement process also often requires a long time, high cost, and lack of transparency. This can lead to inefficiency and the risk of misuse. This research aims to develop a more efficient and effective procurement application model using SDLC and waterfall methodologies. This research uses observation methods to study the current procurement process and interviews to get input from stakeholders regarding application needs. The results showed that the developed procurement application model can help companies in a more efficient and effective procurement process. This application model can help companies to save time and costs, as well as increase transparency and accountability of the procurement process.

This research adopts a qualitative approach with a literature review design, exploring the interaction between media and Public Relations (PR) during crisis situations. Utilizing secondary data sources such as journals and books, this study investigates the factors influencing the collaboration between media and PR, as well as effective communication strategies in crisis management. Data analysis identifies common patterns, themes, and trends emerging from the reviewed literature, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the relationship between media and PR during crises. The research findings highlight the importance of transparency, prompt responsiveness, and solid collaboration between media and PR in effectively managing crises. The contribution of this study lies in deepening the understanding of the vital role of collaboration between media and PR in safeguarding the reputation and image of companies during crisis situations.

This research aims to determine accountability in managing the 2022 Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBdes) in Pulau Birandang Village. This research was conducted to see the accountability of the APBdes which is accountable, transparent and participatory by the government of Pulau Birandang Village, Kampa District, Kampar Regency, Riau. This research method uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. This research uses secondary and primary data, primary data is carried out by interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, secondary data comes from literature studies, scientific journals and other sources. The results of this research show that accountability in the management of the Birandang Island Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget from the planning, implementation and accountability stages is in accordance with the principles of accountability, namely, accountability, transparency and community participation. Reporting and accountability for the village income and expenditure budget in Pulau Birandang village is one of the important stages where the performance report of the Pulau Birandang village government in accounting for village finances is proven by the semester report and final report on implementation realization. The contents of the report on the realization of the implementation of the regional budget program in Birandang Island village are in accordance with the previously planned implementation. In order to account for the use of APBdes funds, the village government makes announcements on billboards or banners containing the APBdes implementation program and its nominal amount.

This research aims to explore the potential of social media in supporting the implementation of public information disclosure policies. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data is collected through in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, participant observation, and social media content analysis. The collected data is analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify patterns, themes, and insights relevant to the research objectives. Results This research reveals that social media has significant potential in strengthening the implementation of public information disclosure policies. Social media can facilitate wide dissemination of information, enhance public participation, and promote government transparency and accountability. However, challenges such as digital literacy, regulations, and adequate policies must be addressed to fully utilize the potential of social media.

Grants are a form of financial assistance provided by individuals, organizations, or governments to recipients without repayment obligations. Grants play a significant role in social and economic development, including improving community welfare, strengthening economic capacity, and supporting infrastructure development. This study aims to analyze how grants contribute to community empowerment and economic growth while identifying challenges in their management. Using a qualitative approach based on a literature review, this study finds that well-managed grants can enhance the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), accelerate regional development, and support social sectors such as education and health. However, issues such as lack of transparency, weak supervision, and potential dependency among grant recipients remain significant challenges. Strengthening regulations, implementing monitoring systems, and ensuring impact-based grant distribution are recommended to improve grant effectiveness and maximize benefits for recipients.

Hospitals, as institutions providing healthcare services, must maximize technological advancements. One such advancement is the use of SIMRS (Hospital Management Information System) in accordance with the Indonesian Minister of Health Regulation No. 82 of 2013. The use of SIMRS is predicted to enhance the hospital's efficiency, effectiveness, professionalism, performance, as well as access and services. Nurses' satisfaction in using SIMRS will impact the improvement of patient care quality. One method to evaluate user satisfaction with SIMRS is EUCS (End User Computing Satisfaction), developed by Doll and Torkzadeh, which consists of five dimensions: content, format, accuracy, ease of use, and timeliness. This study aims to determine the relationship between the application of the EUCS method and nurses' job satisfaction in the use of SIMRS at RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. Methods: This research is correlational, employing a cross-sectional design. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling and the chi-square statistical test was used. The sample consisted of 175 inpatient nurses at RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. Results: The chi-square statistical test showed a p-value = 0.000, or a significance level of p < 0.05, indicating that there is a relationship between the application of the EUCS method and nurses' job satisfaction in the use of SIMRS at RSUD dr. Doris Sylvanus Palangka Raya. Conclusion: Effectiveness and efficiency are the primary goals of SIMRS usage, which creates convenience and transparency, ultimately expected to enhance nurses' job satisfaction.

This article examines the role of bureaucratic digitalisation in advancing good governance in post-New Order Indonesia based on a narrative literature review. Employing an integrative framework that connects Good Governance theory, E-Government, Digital Era Governance, and Institutional Theory, this study analyses literature published between 1998 and 2024 drawn from academic journals, policy documents, and national–international institutional reports. The findings indicate that, although Indonesia has achieved notable progress in digital regulation and infrastructure, reflected in the adoption of SPBE and the increase in the EGDI from 0.3690 (2012) to 0.6612 (2022), implementation continues to face severe structural and institutional constraints. Five key themes emerge: progressive policy development yet uneven implementation; a transparency paradox between rhetoric and practice; severe interregional digital divides; institutional resistance rooted in patrimonial administrative culture; and the ambivalent effects of digitalisation on public service quality. This study concludes that the digitalisation of bureaucracy has not fundamentally transformed good governance due to an excessive emphasis on technological solutions in the absence of institutional and cultural reconfiguration. Policy recommendations include contextual strategies based on local capacity, sustained investment in civil servant capacity building, and reforms to bureaucratic incentive structures. This study contributes to the e-government literature in developing countries by providing a critical analysis of the persistent gap between policy adoption and actual implementation.

This article examines the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in implementing the merit system policy within the context of Indonesia’s bureaucratic reform, employing a narrative literature review approach using a triangulation of scholarly sources. Thematic analysis identifies five critical themes that hinder the implementation of the merit system: structural tensions between political patronage and meritocracy that create a hybrid spoils–merit system; significant institutional capacity gaps between central and local governments; digital transformation through platforms such as CAT, SmartASN, and SIPINTER as catalysts for transparency and objectivity; organizational cultural resistance rooted in patrimonial and seniority values; and the weakening of independent oversight exacerbated by the dissolution of KASN’s mandate. Although a progressive regulatory framework has been established through Law No. 5 of 2014, the implementation of the merit system remains constrained by persistent clientelism, limited institutional capacity, and cultural resistance. This study contributes to the theoretical discourse on Weberian bureaucracy, New Public Management, and good governance by confirming that the implementation of the merit system in developing countries constitutes a political–cultural transformation that requires fundamental changes in political incentive structures, institutional capacity, and organisational values. Managerial implications include strengthening independent oversight, making substantial investments in institutional capacity, accelerating inclusive digital transformation, and implementing systematic change management programs to expedite the transition toward a performance-based bureaucracy that is professional and integrity-driven in support of Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are revolutionizing transportation by relying on advanced AI techniques like deep learning and reinforcement learning for decision-making and navigation. However, concerns about the opacity of traditional AI models in safety-critical applications such as autonomous driving raise issues related to safety, accountability, and trust. This study explores the integration of Explainable AI (XAI) techniques in AV systems to enhance transparency and interpretability while maintaining high prediction accuracy. XAI methods, such as LIME (Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations) and SHAP (SHapley Additive ExPlanations), provide understandable justifications for AI-driven decisions, addressing biases, fairness, and accountability. These techniques also support regulatory compliance and foster public trust in AVs. A mixed-methods approach, combining experimental simulations and user surveys, was employed to integrate XAI into AV systems and test its performance in urban traffic and highway driving scenarios. Feedback from users, collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, revealed that XAI-enhanced systems significantly improved the interpretability of AV decisions, leading to higher user trust and satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of balancing model complexity with interpretability, demonstrating that XAI techniques are crucial for building trust and ensuring accountability in autonomous driving systems.

The rapid evolution of smart cities, driven by the integration of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, has brought about significant advancements in urban infrastructure and services. However, these developments also introduce new cybersecurity challenges. Introduction: Smart cities are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to the extensive use of interconnected devices and systems. A key security concern is the management of digital identities, which is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of city services. Literature Review: Traditional centralized identity management systems face significant security issues, including a single point of failure, data breaches, and limited user control over personal information. In contrast, decentralized solutions, particularly blockchain-based systems, offer enhanced security through their distributed nature, eliminating vulnerabilities associated with centralized models. Materials and Method: This research focuses on blockchain technology’s application in smart city identity management. A decentralized framework is proposed, leveraging cryptographic techniques, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts to ensure data security, integrity, and privacy. Results and Discussion: The implementation of blockchain for identity management significantly improves attack tolerance, data integrity, and transparency. The decentralized approach mitigates the risks associated with central authorities, ensuring that user data remains secure and verifiable. However, scalability, interoperability, and regulatory compliance challenges remain. Blockchain solutions must be optimized for large-scale smart city applications and aligned with legal standards to achieve widespread adoption. Future research should focus on overcoming these challenges to create a more secure and resilient smart city infrastructure.