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This study investigates the public perception of local dialects and their implications for cultural identity. Local dialects serve as vital markers of regional identity and heritage, yet they often face stigma and marginalization in favor of standardized languages. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and in-depth interviews, the research examines how individuals perceive various local dialects in terms of prestige, authenticity, and social value. The findings reveal a nuanced landscape of attitudes, where some respondents express pride in their local dialects as symbols of cultural heritage, while others associate them with negative stereotypes, which impacts their willingness to use these dialects in public settings. The study highlights the complex relationship between language, identity, and social dynamics, suggesting that fostering positive perceptions of local dialects can enhance cultural pride and community cohesion. Additionally, the research discusses the role of education and media in shaping perceptions of local dialects and emphasizes the need for initiatives that promote linguistic diversity. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing linguistic diversity as a crucial component of cultural identity in an increasingly globalized world, advocating for the preservation and celebration of local dialects to strengthen community ties and cultural heritage.

The film "Wicked," adapted from the novel by Gregory Maguire, offered a new perspective on the character Elphaba, who was known as the wicked witch in the classic story "The Wizard of Oz." This research aimed to explore how Elphaba's character challenged the negative stereotypes associated with her and highlighted the importance of representing complex characters in media. This study was descriptive in nature, employing a semiotic approach to analyze the signs and meanings contained within Elphaba's character, as well as the social critique implications that arose. The findings indicated that Elphaba was not merely perceived as a symbol of evil but also served as a representation of empowerment for marginalized individuals, reflecting the complexities of identity and the struggle against social stigma. Elphaba's character illustrated a journey of transformation from ostracism to self-acceptance, inspiring audiences to understand and appreciate diversity and the challenges faced by those considered different. The film invited viewers to reflect on how societal judgments were often based on physical appearance and encouraged them to celebrate differences. The implications of this social critique were significant, as they could foster empathy and positive change within society, as well as raise awareness of the importance of embracing individual uniqueness.  

Pakistan is a developing country. Its transportation infrastructure mainly consists of road network. About 95% passengers and fright is transported using the road network. This high demand on road network is because of the unreliable railway system between the cities. Due to such high demand on road network the accident involvement risk of an individual is much high as compared to developed countries. This study uses a new modeling approach to estimate road safety risk for WTP.  A correlated random parameters Tobit model (heterogeneity-in-mean) is integrated with machine learning (Decision tree).  The decision tree categorizes higher-order interactions, while the model captures unobserved correlations and heterogeneity. The framework examines WTP determinants using a representative sample of 3178 road users from Pakistan. The model estimates WTP for different (fatal and severe injury) risk reductions to monetize road traffic crash costs. Results show maximum respondents are willing to support safety improvement policies. The model reveals significant WTP heterogeneity linked to perceptions of road safety and accident risk. Systematic preference heterogeneity emerges through higher-order interactions, offering insights into WTP relationships. Marginal effects highlight varying sensitivities to explanatory variables, quantifying their impact on WTP probability and magnitude. The framework provides two key contributions. It identifies public WTP determinants, emphasizing heterogeneous effects. It also helps in prioritization safety policies by understanding public sensitivity to WTP. The insights further emphasizing on the importance of road safety interventions to the specific socio-economic profiles of road users. This study offers a significant contribution to road safety improvement by providing valuable recommendations for policy makers. By integrating detailed socio-economic factors, it also addresses the urgent need for targeted traffic safety interventions in Pakistan. These findings are expected to aid policymakers and stakeholders in developing effective strategies to enhance road safety and reduce the accident involvement risk effectively.

Paulo Freire’s concept of liberal education is still not implemented in the world of education in developing countries. Educational actors still adhere to the banking system to oppress students. This study raises a social correlation between educators and students called school family kinship. The education curriculum needs to be used as an indicator of success in terms of the intelligence of the children. The curriculum has continued to transform since 1947 to 2022 but has not found its identity.  Now, the independent learning curriculum is intensively grounded, but there are gaps between regions and between socio-economic groups in terms of learning quality. The implementation of the independent learning curriculum is considered not to have a significant positive effect in the outermost and marginalized areas. Therefore, the old pattern called banking system of education is still used. Students are considered empty piggy banks that must be filled by the teacher. Teachers are still recognized as the all-knowing in knowledge that must be poured into the brains of students. As a result, students can only follow what is transferred by the teacher. This is the basis for the author to try to provide briefings to Catholic teachers and education personnel in Wini and Wekfau parishes regarding the implementation of an independent curriculum in Catholic Schools. This study uses qualitative methods with observation techniques carried out in coastal parishes (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarity of perceptions of the independent curriculum. This study applies a qualitative method with observation techniques carried out in the coastal parish (Wini) and in the mountains (Wekfau) in terms of geographical location to find out the similarities in perceptions of the implementation of the independent curriculum in two different areas.

This research aims to analyze the market power of the company PT. Hexa Karya Utama uses the Lerner Index as a measuring tool. The Lerner Index is an indicator that describes a company's ability to set prices above marginal costs, which reflects monopoly power and market power. In the context of the timber industry, where competition is increasingly fierce, understanding market forces is crucial for effective business strategies. The analysis results show that PT. Hexa Karya Utama has a significant Lerner Index value, which indicates quite good market strength.

The purpose of writing this article is to find out that Dalihan Natolu in Batak customs, especially us as Toba Batak people and we can understand that this theology is also connected to the concept of Dalihan Natolu as a symbol of unity in Toba Batak tribal customs and we also as Indonesian people are a reflection of traditions and culture that have been known throughout the world since the time of our ancestors. However, with the entry and domination of Western religions in Indonesia, traditional and cultural values ​​began to experience a process of desacralization and were even marginalized. As a result, the identity of the Indonesian people seems to be lost in expressing their beliefs. To face this challenge, a new theological model is needed that is rooted in what exists in Indonesia, in this case the concept of Dalihan Na Tolu, namely the customs of the Batak tribe. And dalihan na tolu is a kinship system that brings society to an egalitarian status in love and sacrifice.

The Gospel of Luke portrays Jesus as a universal Saviour who brings salvation to all people, regardless of race, social status, or culture. Through a narrative that emphasises love, inclusivity, and social justice, Luke shows that Jesus' mission is to save the lost, as written in Luke 19:10. Salvation in this gospel includes not only spiritual liberation from sin, but also social and physical transformation. In parables such as the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son, as well as His interaction with Zacchaeus, Jesus showed special concern for the poor, marginalised groups, and sinners. Jesus' inclusive approach transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries, affirming that salvation is available to all nations, as expressed in Luke 2:30-32 and Luke 1:50-55. Salvation in Luke includes life transformation that affects the heart, behaviour and social relationships. The gospel also emphasises that God's universal love drives the Church to be an inclusive community that serves all, regardless of background. Thus, Luke conveys a broad idea of salvation, which not only restores people's relationship with God, but also transforms the way we live together through love, justice and solidarity.

The right to legal aid is a fundamental entitlement of every citizen, aimed at ensuring access to justice, safeguarding human rights, and providing equal opportunities for legal assistance, particularly for those who face economic challenges. In democratic legal systems, legal aid serves as a crucial mechanism to uphold equality before the law and prevent injustices caused by unequal access to legal resources. The state is responsible for guaranteeing that legal aid is available to its citizens, whether through the provision of qualified lawyers or accessible legal aid institutions, to support individuals throughout legal proceedings, both in criminal and civil cases. Legal aid extends beyond the economically disadvantaged, also covering vulnerable groups such as women, children, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized minorities who are often excluded from the judicial process. In this sense, legal aid plays an essential role in ensuring that every citizen’s rights are protected and that legal proceedings are fair and just. Furthermore, in order to ensure that everyone, regardless of social or economic background, receives equitable and unbiased treatment in legal proceedings, the right to legal assistance is essential to bolstering the rule of law.

This research uses visitor satisfaction as a mediating variable to examine and ascertain how emotional marketing and destination image affect positive electronic word-of-mouth in relation to Siantar Zoo tourism. Tourists who have been to Siantar Zoo made up the study's population. There are 271 responders in the sample utilized in this investigation. A questionnaire survey is the method used in this research to gather data. Descriptive analysis and the Structural Equation Model (PLS) were used in the data analysis process. Smart-PLS version 4 was utilized for data processing in the research. According to the study's findings, tourist satisfaction was positively but marginally impacted by emotional marketing. Tourist satisfaction was positively and significantly impacted by destination image. Positive Electronic Word of Mouth was significantly and favorably impacted by emotional marketing. Positive Electronic Word of Mouth is significantly and favorably impacted by destination image. Positive Electronic Word of Mouth is positively and significantly impacted by visitor satisfaction. Positive Electronic Word of Mouth via Visitor Satisfaction is not much impacted by emotional marketing. Through visitor satisfaction, destination image significantly influences positive electronic word-of-mouth. Determination Coefficient studies show that destination image, emotional marketing, and visitor satisfaction account for 56% of positive electronic word-of-mouth.

In the world of investment, there is a strong correlation between risk and return. An investor must be aware of the risks that arise and the expected rate of return. The rate represents the risk of betting on a particular stock; if the rate for the stock is marginal, it also represents the risk for the stock. The purpose of the reverse listing is to determine the effect of Stock Prices on Stock Returns. Reverse listing is a type of associative listing that uses a quantitative approach. The data used in the reverse listing is the latest stock price obtained from the official website of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). The population in the reverse listing is all companies listed on the LQ 45 Index from January 2022 to December 2022, totaling around 83 companies. The sample of the initial release is based on the criteria that have been set and used by approximately 10 companies. The initial release was carried out on all companies listed in the LQ 45 Index from January 2022 to December 2022, totaling approximately 83 companies. The initial release sample is based on the criteria that have been set and used by approximately 10 companies.

Legal protection for victims of sexual abuse of minors is very important to guarantee children's rights and provide justice for them. Sexual abuse of children is an act of violence that can have serious impacts on the psychological, social, and physical development of children. Therefore, the state, through various legal policies, plays a role in protecting children from the threat of sexual abuse. In Indonesia, various regulations have been set to provide protection, such as the Child Protection Law, which regulates children's rights to protection from sexual violence. In addition, clear legal mechanisms and psychological assistance processes are also very necessary to ensure the recovery of victims after the incident. The importance of a child-friendly justice system is also highlighted in legal protection efforts, considering that victims often feel intimidated and marginalized in the legal process. A court process that is sensitive to the psychological condition of children will help reduce further trauma for victims. Legal protection also includes imposing strict sanctions on perpetrators to provide a deterrent effect, as well as educating the public about the importance of protecting children from sexual abuse. The government and related institutions must work together to strengthen this protection system.  

This study has 2 (two) objectives. The first study aims to find out the history of the arrival of the British to Australia. The second study aims to find out the influence of British colonization on the Indigenous tribe. This will reveal what kind of colonization was carried out by the British so that the Indigenous tribe was marginalized from its original area of ​​population, even its existence was almost extinct. Since the arrival of Arthur Philip in the late 18th century was the beginning of British colonization in Australia. Where at that time the Australian region was only a wilderness that the British considered the right area to be used as a shelter for British defenders. Sending settlements and civil servants to Australia. Finally, a population area was formed like a structured country that can be seen from several policies implemented by the British at that time. However, long before the arrival of the British to the Australian region, Australia had formed an indigenous Australian tribe. The method used by the researcher is historical research which has four stages: heuristic, critical, interpretation and historiography. The author utilizes library sources by searching for journals, books and others for reference.

The financial technology (fintech) industry in Indonesia has grown rapidly in recent years, having a significant impact on financial inclusion in the country. Fintech provides easier and faster access to financial services, especially for segments of society previously marginalized by the traditional banking system. Fintech services such as digital payments, online loans, and technology-based investments have expanded financial reach to communities in remote areas, MSMEs, and individuals with limited access to conventional banking services. However, with the rapid growth of fintech, challenges arise related to regulation and consumer protection. Inadequate regulation can lead to security risks, legal uncertainty, and potential abuse in digital financial services. Therefore, the Indonesian government has implemented various policies to regulate and supervise the fintech industry, such as the establishment of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Bank Indonesia (BI) as the main supervisors. This study aims to analyze the impact of fintech developments on financial inclusion in Indonesia and evaluate the effectiveness of existing regulations in protecting consumers and encouraging the growth of the fintech sector. The results of this research show that although fintech has the potential to significantly increase financial inclusion, more comprehensive regulations and strict law enforcement are needed to ensure that the benefits of fintech can be felt evenly and safely by all levels of society.

Empowerment has a very important role in improving the quality of life and social welfare, especially for marginalized groups such as deaf and speech-impaired women and the elderly. This research aims to explore women's empowerment through salon training carried out at the UPT Social Services for the Deaf, Speech and Elderly Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra Province Social Service. This salon training is designed to provide practical skills that can help deaf-mute and elderly women increase their economic independence and improve their standard of living. The method used is a qualitative approach with observation and interviews as data collection techniques. The research results show that salon training not only provides technical skills but also increases participants' self-confidence, expands their social networks, and opens up job opportunities. Overall, this program contributes to women's empowerment by creating opportunities for them to become economically and socially independent. This research provides recommendations for the development of similar training programs in the future to expand the positive impact on communities of women in need.

User satisfaction in information systems is a term used to describe how satisfied or dissatisfied users are when using a particular information system. User satisfaction includes how the information system meets the needs, expectations, and preferences of users in carrying out activities or achieving desired goals. User satisfaction is very important because it has a direct impact on the performance and success of information systems in organizations. The results of this study when viewed from Acceptability, Grade Scale and Adjective Rating are matched with the calculation of 50.5, namely the level of user acceptance is included in the marginal low category, the level of grade scale is included in the F category and the adjective rating is included in the ok-good category. According to the provisions of the conclusions that have been obtained, it can be concluded that users still experience difficulties when using SLiMS.

Purpose of the Study :This study aims to explore the challenges of multiculturalism in Indonesia within the context of citizenship and the recognition of local cultures. It focuses on how cultural diversity can be managed to form an inclusive national identity and address issues such as marginalization, homogenization, and ethnic conflicts. Methodology : The research employs a literature review and qualitative analysis of primary and secondary sources. Data was gathered through a review of existing literature, interviews with community leaders, and observation of public policies related to multiculturalism in Indonesia. Findings : The study reveals that marginalization of local cultures and homogenization due to globalization are major challenges. Conflicts between ethnic groups have also increased due to tensions related to cultural and economic differences. Current public policies do not fully reflect the country's cultural diversity. Conclusion : To address these challenges, it is necessary to strengthen multicultural education, preserve local cultures, and foster intercultural dialogue. Effective management of globalization's impact is also crucial to maintaining cultural diversity. With these measures, Indonesia can build an inclusive and harmonious national identity while reinforcing social cohesion.

This study investigates the role of customary law in determining citizenship status in Indonesia, with a particular emphasis on how customary law interacts with the state legal system and how this impacts Indigenous communities. Indigenous communities often face administrative issues, such as the process of citizenship registration and access to public services, due to the misalignment between uniform state laws and traditional local customary laws. This study found the main issues faced by indigenous communities in Indonesia, such as legal uncertainty and social marginalization. This research aims to comprehensively study the influence of customary law on the determination of citizenship status in Indonesia and to compare it with experiences in other countries. The research method used is normative, doctrinal, or library research method. This study provides information on how to improve the integration between customary law and state law to create a citizenship system that is fairer and more inclusive for Indigenous communities. Reducing inequality and increasing the participation of indigenous communities in social and political life is expected through policy reforms that take into account the needs of indigenous peoples.

This study explores the intersection of citizenship and land tenure, examining how legal frameworks influence access to land and impact social identities within agrarian contexts. Employing doctrinal legal research, this research synthesizes literature and analyzes primary legal sources to uncover the principles governing land rights as they relate to citizenship status. The study utilizes a combination of statutory, case, conceptual, historical, and comparative approaches to provide a comprehensive view of land tenure systems across different regions and cultures. Findings indicate that citizenship status significantly affects land ownership and tenure security, often marginalizing certain groups such as women, indigenous communities, and non-citizens. The results underscore the need for legal reforms that recognize equitable land rights and address social disparities within land governance frameworks. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on agrarian law, advocating for policies that prioritize social justice and inclusivity, thereby enhancing sustainable development and resource management.Keywords: agrarian law, land ownership rights, citizenship dynamics, Indonesian citizens, legal framework.  

Urban green-space conflicts have emerged as a significant challenge for marginalized communities, exacerbating existing social and environmental inequalities in cities undergoing rapid urbanization and environmental transitions. This study explores the dynamics of access to justice for marginalized groups in the context of urban green-space conflicts, focusing on the barriers they face and the enabling factors that improve their ability to access legal remedies. Through a socio-legal research design, data was collected using surveys, case reviews, and stakeholder interviews, which were analyzed to identify key physical, socio-economic, and institutional barriers that hinder equitable access to green spaces. Findings revealed that marginalized communities often experience physical barriers such as limited proximity to green spaces, socio-economic disparities that prevent them from accessing legal resources, and institutional constraints, including discriminatory urban planning policies. Despite these challenges, enabling factors such as legal aid networks, participatory forums, and inclusive urban planning policies emerged as crucial elements in improving access to justice for these communities. Moreover, the study examined the impact of social and environmental transitions, such as urbanization and climate change, on justice outcomes, showing that these transitions can either exacerbate or alleviate barriers depending on how policies are implemented. The study emphasizes the need for policy reforms that promote equity in urban planning and legal aid systems, ensuring that marginalized communities are included in decision-making processes. Future research should explore the impact of environmental justice policies in global contexts and investigate new legal frameworks to address the specific needs of vulnerable populations.

Urban green-space conflicts have emerged as a significant challenge for marginalized communities, exacerbating existing social and environmental inequalities in cities undergoing rapid urbanization and environmental transitions. This study explores the dynamics of access to justice for marginalized groups in the context of urban green-space conflicts, focusing on the barriers they face and the enabling factors that improve their ability to access legal remedies. Through a socio-legal research design, data was collected using surveys, case reviews, and stakeholder interviews, which were analyzed to identify key physical, socio-economic, and institutional barriers that hinder equitable access to green spaces. Findings revealed that marginalized communities often experience physical barriers such as limited proximity to green spaces, socio-economic disparities that prevent them from accessing legal resources, and institutional constraints, including discriminatory urban planning policies. Despite these challenges, enabling factors such as legal aid networks, participatory forums, and inclusive urban planning policies emerged as crucial elements in improving access to justice for these communities. Moreover, the study examined the impact of social and environmental transitions, such as urbanization and climate change, on justice outcomes, showing that these transitions can either exacerbate or alleviate barriers depending on how policies are implemented. The study emphasizes the need for policy reforms that promote equity in urban planning and legal aid systems, ensuring that marginalized communities are included in decision-making processes. Future research should explore the impact of environmental justice policies in global contexts and investigate new legal frameworks to address the specific needs of vulnerable populations.