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Elections serve as a crucial pillar of democracy, allowing citizens to participate in the selection of leaders and shaping national policies. In Indonesia, the General Election Commission (KPU) is responsible for organizing elections, ensuring that the process is transparent, fair, and accountable. Understanding public perceptions of the KPU's performance is vital for evaluating the success and legitimacy of the democratic process, particularly in regions like Benowo District, Surabaya, which reflects the broader dynamics of local democracy. This study employs a qualitative methodology to explore and interpret the views and experiences of the public regarding the KPU's performance in the 2024 Election. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with community leaders and direct observation of the election process. The qualitative approach allows for a comprehensive analysis of the complex and nuanced perceptions held by the community. The findings reveal that the public in Benowo District generally holds a positive perception of the KPU's performance, appreciating the orderliness, transparency, and efficiency of the electoral process. However, challenges such as logistics management were identified, indicating areas where the KPU can improve in future elections. These insights are crucial for enhancing the quality of electoral administration and strengthening the democratic process in Indonesia.

This study examines social norms in the short story "Good Morning, Unemployed!" by Seno Gumira Ajidarma using a literary sociology approach. This work describes the dynamics of the life of an unemployed person who is often the target of community stigma. Social norms, such as the pressure to be economically independent and the hope of success, are examined through the narratives and characters in this short story. The study reveals the psychological impact of stigma, unfair access to opportunities, and the importance of solidarity amid social pressure. This analysis shows the role of short stories as a medium of reflection and criticism of social reality that is often overlooked. With a qualitative descriptive approach, this study emphasizes the relevance of social issues in literature as a reflection and driver of public awareness.

Purse seine is a fishing tool used to catch surface fish that are grouped and pulled towards the light. It works by encircling schools of fish with a net to create a vertical wall that blocks the fish's ability to move horizontally. The aim of the research is to find out how the speed of pulling the drawstring (purse line) affects the number of fish caught in Sampang waters. The research method used was an experimental method, namely by conducting experiments and monitoring the treatment carried out on purse seine fishing gear on mackerel fish caught in Sampang waters. The results of test 1 show that the results of catching mackerel fish in the catches from 3 treatments and 9 repetitions were very significantly different, so it can be concluded that from the results of the fishing experiment with a purse seine, drawstring speed had a very significantly different effect.

Energy is an essential requirement for civilisation, and due to the rapid expansion of the population in Indonesia, energy consumption has also experienced a substantial rise. Hence, it is crucial to utilise and enhance the capacity of sustainable energy resources present across the archipelago, including geothermal, hydropower, wind, bioenergy (including bioethanol, biodiesel, and biomass), ocean current energy, nuclear, and solar energy. Indonesia's energy strategy is currently focused on the use of renewable energy to decrease carbon emissions. This is backed by legislation that promotes the development of renewable energy programs under the National Energy strategy. This article evaluates the regulatory factors associated with the advancement of new renewable energy and its influence on the establishment of sustainable energy infrastructure in Indonesia. This research provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the changing regulations surrounding renewable energy. It examines how these regulations affect the establishment of sustainable energy infrastructure and investigates the current legal consequences. The study aims to understand how the regulatory framework can either support or impede the progress of renewable energy development. This research offers valuable insights on the role of legislation in facilitating the shift towards sustainable energy sources in Indonesia. It also sheds light on the potential obstacles and advantages that may arise during this transition.

This research explores the emotional lives of individuals in multigenerational families in rural communities, focusing on children, adolescents and the elderly. In the context of a rural community that generally has a close-knit and interdependent family structure. This study aims to understand the emotional dynamics that occur between different generations and how this can affect individual well-being as well as relationships between family members. The research methods used included in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and thematic analysis of data collected from several villages representing the socio-economic diversity of the region. The results of this study show that emotional relationships in rural multigenerational families are often characterized by closeness and reciprocity, but also face challenges such as generational conflict and economic pressures. This study provides insights into how multigenerational family dynamics affect the well-being and emotional lives of family members.      

In Indonesia, conflicts of interest regarding matters of religious education in Indonesia were not unique because the state and community interest groups tend to participate with each other in matters of education. The nation's ideological values and religious principles were interrelated, even experiencing interconnectivity. This conflict only occured in certain sub-sub-communities which had not yet fully reached state policy regarding religious education, where this encourages the politicization of education created by sub-dominant powers if an educational policy was not in accordance with the wishes and interests of the sub-dominant powers. This research aimed to identify and analyze the dynamics of negotiation and accommodation of civil society on Pesantren education policy. This research used a qualitative research approach with a case study method. The results of this research concluded that the involvement of Pesantren Kyai played a role in political interests in history before playing a role in legislative politics as happened in the Pesantren policy. The background to the involvement of Kyai in the Pesantren policy was born from the phenomenon that Kyai enjoyed a high social position since Islam entered Java in carrying out negotiation and accommodation efforts. There were two roles played by Kyai in the legal political constellation of the Pesantren policy. First, the formal role, where in this case the Kyai was a politician who has entered the political system. In this way, Kyai in this case also participates in carrying out party plans and activities, for example serving in the people's representative council, campaigns, work meetings and the like. Second, non-formal roles, in this case the Kyai had more status but then they also tried to approach politics itself. Kyai of this kind, structurally could not be said to be politicians, but socially they had a role in developing political circles.

This research discusses the central role of the Muslim community in resisting colonial powers in the Indonesian archipelago, focusing on colonization by the Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, French, British, and Japanese. Islamic teachings, particularly the concepts of jihad, love for the homeland, and resistance to oppression, played a pivotal role in igniting the spirit of resistance. Islamic Sultanates such as Aceh, Demak, and Mataram actively engaged in the struggle, along with the leadership of scholars and the general population. With low literacy rates, the positive transformations during British colonization were limited in their full utilization by the local communities. Although Japan initially attempted to garner support by claiming liberation, it eventually proved to be a harsh colonizer with forced labor programs. This research employs the library research method to explore the dynamics of Muslim resistance against colonizers by utilizing literary sources.

Research on leadership in education always captures attention. Various leadership styles have been developed to enhance the quality of education. This study focuses on the role of school principals in improving teacher competence at SLB Negeri Seduri, which serves students with disabilities.Leadership in schools for students with disabilities differs from that in general schools, requiring specialized approaches and models due to distinct educational needs and cultures. This research will explore the contributions of the principal as both a leader and manager in developing teacher competence at SLB Negeri Seduri.With these two focuses, the study aims to provide insights into the principal’s role in developing educator competencies at SLB. The findings are expected to contribute both theoretically and practically to identifying effective leadership models for schools serving students with disabilities.The method employed is qualitative research, emphasizing deductive and inductive analysis as well as the dynamics of relationships between observed phenomena.The research findings indicate that the principal, as a leader, implements a visionary charismatic leadership style, serving as the executor of the school’s vision and mission, innovator, motivator, and effective communicator. As a manager, the principal combines three dimensions of communication: democratic in policy planning, authoritative in decision-making, and delegative based on teachers' competencies.Keywords: Leadership, Disabled, Competency, Teacher, Leader, Manager.

Efforts to improve educational quality include various policy measures and programs, such as increasing educational access, improving curricula, and enhancing the quality of teachers and lecturers.The aim of this study is to determine the extent of the influence of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence on the performance of lecturers at Institut Nalanda. The methodology used is quantitative with multiple regression analysis, involving a population of 34 respondents and a sample size of 34 lecturers from Institut Nalanda. The results of this study indicate that emotional intelligence has an impact of 61.6% on lecturer performance; spiritual intelligence is shown to contribute 64.9% to lecturer performance; and both emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence together have an impact of 61.6% on lecturer performance.    

This article discusses the current views of pluralism and exclusivism among churches in Papua, focusing on how these concepts are understood and applied in the diverse social, cultural and religious context of Papua. Pluralism recognizes religious diversity and opens space for interfaith dialogue and cooperation, while exclusivism emphasizes that salvation can only be achieved through faith in Jesus Christ. In the context of Papua, which consists of various tribes, customary traditions, and religions, churches face challenges in determining attitudes towards pluralism and exclusivism, which have an impact on interfaith relations and social dynamics in the region. The purpose of this study is to analyze how pluralism and exclusivism affect the role of churches in Papua in dealing with religious and cultural diversity. It also aims to reveal the different views among the more pluralist and exclusivist churches and how these views shape their strategies in building relationships with other communities in Papua.

Islamic identity is a crucial component in the education provided by Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, serving as a foundation for the formation of character and religious values among students. However, understanding of how students' Islamic identity is formed within the context of learning at madrasah is still limited. This study aims to develop a theory on the process of Islamic identity formation among students using a grounded theory approach.  This research employs grounded theory methodology to explore and understand the dynamics of Islamic identity formation among Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with students, teachers, and parents, as well as classroom observations and curriculum document analysis. The data analysis process was conducted iteratively to identify main categories and emerging themes, and to build a comprehensive theory on the identity formation process.   The study found that the process of Islamic identity formation among Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students is influenced by a complex interaction between internal and external factors. Internal factors include personal religious understanding and learning experiences, while external factors encompass the influence of the school environment, curriculum, and family support. The findings indicate that students' Islamic identity is shaped through integrated learning experiences, social interactions, and deep personal reflection.  This research develops a theory that describes how Islamic identity among Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students is formed within the learning context. The findings provide important insights for curriculum development and teaching strategies aimed at supporting the formation of students' Islamic identity. The implications of this study also highlight the need for stronger support from families and the school environment to facilitate a positive identity formation process.    

This study aims to determine the effect of monetary policy on economic growth. This study uses the Vector Autoregression method by completing the assumption test and estimation on the research variables of inflation, investment, credit, interest rates and gross regional domestic product. Time series research data from 2003-2022 sourced from the Central Bureau of Statistics of North Sumatra (BPS) SUMUT with the results obtained are inflation and interest rates give the results that inflation is influenced by investment and credit, until investment affects gross regional domestic product. Then credit also affects inflation and interest rates and gross regional domestic product is influenced by investment and credit. Thus, in determining policies that encourage economic growth the government must consider a more coordinated monetary policy strategy to deal with the dynamics of strengthening interest rates, controlling inflation, can be measures that support economic stability.

The rapid development of technology and local wisdom that must be maintained is a challenge for the younger generation to coexist with technology. The flow of globalization is one of the challenges that will trigger the dynamics of national identity, this refers to the negative impact caused by globalization, especially on the cultural dimension (Julianty et al., 2022). Indonesia is a country that has a lot of cultural diversity and natural beauty. One of them is in Tulusbesar Village. Tulusbesar Village is a village in Tumpang District, Malang Regency that has potential in the field of culture. Tulusbesar Village has facilities to support the existence of arts in the Tulusbesar Village area. From the various artistic diversity in the village, there are problems in preserving culture, as well as a lack of understanding in digital, which also makes this village quite lagging behind in its cultural marketing. With the innovation of the Mojangki (Monggo Sanjang Mriki) Space program using the Smart Cultural Heritage (SmaCh) method, it aims to be able to realize the Cultural Capital of Tulusbesar Village so that it is always sustainable and survive to develop a cultural village.

This paper aims to discuss the meaning of the message of T-shirts labeled with Balinese terms that are traded as tourist souvenirs in Bali. As a result of qualitative research, research data were obtained through observation, document review, and interviews with several informants of t-shirt consumers as well as observers of fashion and Balinese arts and culture. The data collected were analyzed by communication theory and semiotic theory. The results of the study show that the fashion or form of the t-shirt is a t-shirt without a kra decorated with Latin writing or a Balinese script with artistic and ideological expression motifs. T-shirts labeled Balinese have become part of the creative industry for tourist souvenirs that continues to grow in line with the dynamics of Bali tourism. From the perspective of visual communication, the message of a Bali tourism souvenir t-shirt has the following meanings: (1) introducing Bali tourist destinations, (2) as an expression of the soul of the wearer; (3) introducing group identity, (4) information on a moment of Balinese tradition, and (5) introducing Balinese language and cultural identity to the public. T-shirt tourism souvenirs that introduce Balinese cultural identity need to be continuously developed.

This study explores the application of sociological jurisprudence in online arbitration as a non-litigation alternative for resolving medical disputes in Indonesia. Sociological jurisprudence integrates the law with the social dynamics of society, which in the Indonesian context is reflected in the culture of consensus decision-making. Online arbitration utilizes technology to facilitate efficient and fair dispute resolution. This study proposes that the principle of consensus, in line with the Fourth Principle of Pancasila, can be implemented in online arbitration to achieve win-win solutions between patients and doctors or hospitals. Understanding that online arbitration is akin to consensus decision-making, led by a neutral and impartial arbitrator, is crucial for applying this concept in medical practice. The findings of this study indicate that online arbitration meets the need for a swift, precise, and mutually beneficial dispute resolution process for all parties involved.

Mass media plays a significant role in shaping public perceptions of issues such as sexual and domestic violence. This study focuses on how text structure, word choice, and gender representation in news articles influence public understanding of violence. The aim of this research is to analyze how news about sexual violence and domestic violence constructs narratives and social responses through language use and text structure, and how gender representation affects public perception. The study employs critical discourse analysis based on Norman Fairclough's theory. Two news articles were selected for analysis: one about sexual violence in front of a young girl and one about domestic violence. The articles were examined for text structure, word choice, and gender representation to understand how they construct narratives. The analysis reveals that the news about sexual violence emphasizes the perpetrator's actions and the authorities' responses, using sensational language to create a negative image of the perpetrator. In contrast, the news about domestic violence focuses more on the victim's suffering and power dynamics, with detailed descriptions of physical and emotional abuse. Media shapes public perceptions of violence and gender through word choice and text structure.

The research titled “Examining Social Dynamics by Using Slang expressions in The Movie Scripts Entitled Barbie” adopts a qualitative approach to scrutinize the slang utilized by characters in the Barbie Movie, aiming to dissect the social dynamics depicted in the script. The study's main objective is to classify the diverse slang terms and comprehend their effect on the characters' social interactions and bonds. Employing Chapman’s (1988) classification of primary and secondary slang, the study organizes the slang found in the screenplay. It probes into how these terms influence character evolution, social ties, cultural variety, identity, and self-assertion. This examination underscores the role of slang in enriching thematic representation and advancing the movie's storyline. The results indicate that slang in "Barbie" serves beyond mere colloquialisms; it's a strategic narrative device that deepens character depiction and accentuates the intricate social interplay within the plot. The research deduces that slang is pivotal in crafting the movie's social milieu, offering profound insight into the personas and their interrelations, thereby enriching the audience's grasp of the cultural and societal contexts portrayed in the film.

The background of this research focuses on the impact of climate change in Australia, caused by extreme temperature fluctuations that have resulted in various social, environmental, and economic consequences. This study is analyzed using Green Politics theory and Propaganda theory, both of which play a significant role in shaping policies and public perceptions related to these issues. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach, which guides the investigation to explore or capture the situation to be studied comprehensively, broadly, and in depth, specifically through the analysis of Green Party propaganda from the perspective of Green Politics concerning the impact of climate change in Australia. Data were collected through public documents, books, scientific journals, mass media, and websites accessed from the internet. The findings indicate that Green Politics theory provides an effective framework for understanding how environmental policies in Australia can be influenced by political ideologies and economic interests. Meanwhile, propaganda theory reveals that the propaganda techniques used by the Australian Green Party, as proposed by Harold Lasswell, have proven to significantly increase public awareness and support for more progressive climate policies, despite facing inherent challenges. This study concludes that the integration of these two theories offers deep insights into the political dynamics underlying responses to climate change in Australia.

State science is a discipline that studies the state in various aspects, including its origins, functions, goals, and relationships with society and other institutions. This article explores the country's science development from a global perspective, highlighting the challenges and opportunities it faces in the modern era. This research examines the evolution of state theories, interactions between states and non-state actors, and the impact of globalization on the function and role of the state. In addition, this article also analyzes how technological changes and geopolitical dynamics influence the study and practice of state science. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this article aims to provide in-depth insight into the transformation of state science and its implications for public policy and governance in the 21st century.

The study uses a qualitative approach to examine the quality of public services at the Bulakwaru Village Head Office. This approach was chosen to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the dynamics and quality of the services provided. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with staff and service recipients, participant observation of the service process, and analysis of relevant documents. The research aims to measure and analyze the quality of services at the Bulakwaru Village Head Office, Tarub District, Tegal Regency, to identify factors affecting public satisfaction and provide recommendations for improving the quality of public services, particularly at the Bulakwaru Village Head Office. The study results indicate that while some elements of service are functioning well, several aspects need improvement, particularly in terms of speed and responsiveness. Recommendations from this study include staff training and facility improvements to support better service delivery. These findings are expected to assist stakeholders in developing strategies to enhance the quality of public services in this area.