This study aims to explore the impact of the trans-Sulawesi railway infrastructure development intervention on people's lives. With a qualitative case study approach, this research will focus on three aspects: economic, social, and environmental, to understand the dynamics of change and community response. In the economic aspect, changes in livelihood, income, and employment opportunities will be examined. Socially, the influence of infrastructure on interaction, cohesion, culture, and local wisdom will be explored. The environment will highlight issues of spatial planning, land use, habitat destruction, and biodiversity threats. The findings are expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of community dynamics in responding to interventions, as well as input for policymakers to design interventions that are more responsive to community needs and aspirations.

Online arisan is a phenomenon where people organize and participate in arisan (rotating savings and credit associations) through online platforms. In online arisan, consumerism can have diverse impacts depending on the values and behaviors adopted by the participants. Factors that can influence consumerism in online arisan include the choice of prizes, the use of technology and social media, as well as the convenience and flexibility offered by online arisan. Although there is potential for more dominant consumerism, there are still arisan groups that maintain their traditional values.