Journal of Public Representative and Society Provision

Social Dynamics of the Larung Cai Diraga Tradition in Contemporary Society

Deliarti Susilawati Suhaya, Hartono — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Larung Cai Diraga tradition is a cultural ritual practiced by the community of Ciledug, Cirebon Regency. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation as a form of gratitude to nature and its resources while representing the relationship between humans and the natural environment. Furthermore, it serves as a cultural identity for the coastal communities of West Java. However, the advancement of modernization, globalization, and the widespread influence of social media have generated social dynamics that affect both the meaning and implementation of the Larung Cai Diraga tradition.This study aims to analyze the social dynamics occurring within the Larung Cai Diraga tradition and to examine the preservation of local wisdom in contemporary society. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected through in-depth observations, interviews with traditional leaders, young generations, and local community members, as well as documentation of various Larung Cai Diraga activities.The findings indicate that the Larung Cai Diraga tradition has undergone a transformation from a sacred ritual into a more open and socially oriented cultural festival. Despite these changes, the community continues to preserve the cultural values embedded in the tradition, making it an important symbol of local cultural identity. The preservation of this tradition is supported through the active participation of local communities, regional governments, traditional leaders, artists, and younger generations. Therefore, the Larung Cai Diraga tradition functions not only as a cultural heritage but also as a medium through which society adapts to contemporary social changes.

Reinventing Leadership: Integrating Confucian Values into Modern Management

Yasak Taufan, Gilang Mukti Prabowo, Radikal Yuda Utama — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This systematic literature review examines how Confucian core values and principles can be integrated into modern management and leadership practices. The core Confucian virtues, ren (humanity/loving-kindness), yi (righteousness/justice), li (propriety/courtesy), zhi (wisdom), xin (trustworthiness), and xiao (filial piety) as well as principles such as hierarchical relationships, harmony, and leadership by example are examined for their relevance in today's organizational context. The review demonstrates that Confucian values align with modern concepts of people-oriented leadership and managerial ethics, which emphasize moral behavior, trust, and social harmony. Both in Asia and globally, the integration of Confucian principles has the potential to enhance managers' ethical self-regulation, build a people-oriented organizational culture, and positively impact team performance and harmony. However, successful integration requires aligning traditional values with contemporary norms to avoid potential pitfalls (e.g., balancing hierarchy and innovation). This study concludes that Confucian ethics offers timeless insights for reinventing leadership styles, providing guidance on benevolent leadership, moral education within organizations, and achieving sustainable performance through harmony. Recommendations for leaders include embodying Confucian moral role models, caring for the well-being of subordinates, incorporating ethics training, and integrating Confucian values with modern management practices.

Strategies for Cultural Transmission at the Ngudi Utama Art Studio in the Preservation of the Buncisan Dance

Anisa Mutiara Dani Iswari, Malarsih — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the transmission strategies employed by the Ngudi Utama Art Studio in preserving the Buncisan Dance through the perspective of Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of cultural reproduction. As a non-formal educational institution that serves as a space for learning and developing the Buncisan Dance, the studio plays a strategic role in transmitting knowledge, technical skills, cultural values, and symbolic meanings embedded within the dance to younger generations. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through participant observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed thematically by applying Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus, capital, and field to identify the mechanisms underlying the transmission strategies. The findings reveal that the transmission strategies implemented by the Ngudi Utama Art Studio reflect the process of cultural reproduction through consistent habituation, regular practice, the cultivation of artistic discipline, and active participation in Buncisan Dance performances. The resulting habitus is formed not only through the internalization of dance techniques but also through the development of a strong cultural identity. Cultural capital is manifested in technical skills and traditional knowledge, social capital is established through networks among artists and artistic communities, while symbolic capital emerges through recognition of the studio’s achievements. Meanwhile, the field functions as an arena in which various forms of capital are exchanged, negotiated, and reinforced. These findings highlight the importance of collaborative support among stakeholders and adaptive strategies in preserving the Buncisan Dance while maintaining its essential cultural values.

The Effectiveness of the Village Government Program in Increasing the Production of Micro Enterprises of the Waste Bank Center in Pematang Johar Village

Muhammad Ibrahim Banggana Harahap, Februati Trimurni, Simson Ginting — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of village government programs in increasing the production of micro businesses of waste bank centers in Hamlet XV, Pematang Johar Village, Labuhan Deli District, Deli Serdang Regency. The main problems faced by these micro businesses include lack of financial support, low public awareness in sorting waste, limited production infrastructure, and not optimal marketing strategies. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with effectiveness theory as an analytical framework, which includes 5 (five) aspects: right policy, right to implement, right target, right environment, and right process. The results of the study show that village government programs such as socialization, waste management training, provision of facilities, and partnerships with external parties have been effective and have a real impact on increasing production and community empowerment. Thus, it can be concluded that the village government's program in the development of micro businesses of waste bank centers has been implemented effectively in accordance with the principles of policy effectiveness.

Enforcement of Smoke-Free Area (KTR) Policies by Regional Governments from the Perspective of Protecting the Right to Health

Melanisa Ratna Pramitasari, Aries Isnandar, Ardhana Januar Mahardhani — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research focuses on the implementation of Smoke-Free Area (SFA) policies by local governments in Indonesia, particularly in relation to the fulfillment and protection of the right to health. Using a normative legal research design, this study utilizes legal and conceptual approaches to examine constitutional norms, sectoral health legislation, and regional regulatory instruments governing smoke-free environments. The analysis shows that, at the normative level, the applicable legal framework has provided adequate authority to local governments to designate smoke-free areas, carry out oversight functions, and impose administrative sanctions. However, practical enforcement of these policies remains suboptimal, hampered by inadequate oversight systems, institutional constraints, inconsistent application of administrative sanctions, and varying levels of public awareness and legal compliance. Consequently, the regulatory objective of the SFA policy to ensure effective public health protection has not been fully realized. This study emphasizes the need to strengthen law enforcement mechanisms, enhance coordination between relevant institutions, and ensure consistent application of administrative sanctions to enhance the effectiveness of the policy. From a legal perspective, this article contributes to the discourse on administrative and health law by explaining the role of local government authorities in protecting collective health rights and by proposing legally grounded recommendations to improve the formulation and enforcement of regulations at the regional level.

IFAD's Role in Indonesia's Food Security 2020-2024: Food Security Theory Analysis

Ghiyats Akmaluddin, Mansur Juned, Arry Bainus — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article takes a closer look at what the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been doing to strengthen Indonesia's food security between 2020 and 2024, using Food Security Theory as the main analytical tool. Indonesia, as the world's fourth most populous island nation with over 270 million people, faces some serious headaches when it comes to feeding its citizens. We're talking about stunting rates stuck at 21.5% in 2024 way above the national target of 14% plus pressure from climate change on agriculture and unequal food access between cities and rural areas. This research uses a qualitative approach following Creswell's methodology, and pulls data from IFAD's official documents, Indonesian government policies, and relevant academic publications. What we found is pretty solid IFAD's programs have made real impact across all four pillars of food security. On the availability side, they modernized irrigation infrastructure across 74 districts in 16 provinces; for access, they've economically empowered 342,000 smallholder farmers and 320,000 rural youth; for utilization, they've pushed nutrition literacy and diversified local crops; and for stability, they've backed climate adaptation programs and peatland ecosystem management.

Normative Design of Legal Enforcement for Protected Biodiversity in Papua

Ardhiana Nur Suryani, Syofyan Hadi — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia is recognized as a mega-biodiversity country with Papua as one of its most critical regions due to its high concentration of endemic species and ecological importance. Despite the existence of legal frameworks regulating biodiversity protection, legal enforcement in Papua remains weak and inconsistent. This study aims to analyse the problems of legal enforcement in protected biodiversity in Papua and to formulate a normative design based on legal certainty. This research applies a normative legal method with statutory and conceptual approaches, using primary legal materials such as legislation and international instruments, as well as secondary materials including scientific literature and institutional reports. The findings show that weak enforcement is caused by regulatory disharmony, fragmented institutional authority, geographical constraints, and legal ambiguity in the interaction between national law and indigenous practices. These conditions indicate that existing regulations have not been supported by a coherent enforcement framework. The novelty of this research lies in the formulation of a normative design that emphasizes regulatory harmonization, clarification of institutional authority, integration of enforcement procedures, and differentiation between traditional use and illegal exploitation. This design aims to strengthen legal certainty and improve the effectiveness of biodiversity protection in Papua by creating a more structured, consistent, and context-sensitive enforcement system.

Algorithmic Personalization, Free Will, and Psychological Agency among Generation Z

Lia Triastiani, Nur Anisa — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid growth of social media has transformed how Generation Z accesses and processes information through algorithmic personalization. While recommendation algorithms improve the efficiency and relevance of content delivery, they also raise concerns regarding their influence on autonomous decision-making and critical reflection. This study explores how algorithmic personalization shapes Generation Z’s information environment and examines its implications from philosophical and psychological perspectives. Using a qualitative literature review, twenty-five national and international publications were systematically analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings indicate that algorithmic personalization reinforces filter bubbles and echo chambers, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints and reducing opportunities for reflective thinking. Philosophically, these conditions challenge the concept of free will by questioning the extent to which decisions remain autonomous when information is algorithmically curated. Psychologically, algorithmic environments may weaken psychological agency by influencing intentionality, self-regulation, and self-reflection. However, the study argues that algorithms do not eliminate human autonomy; rather, they reshape the conditions under which it is exercised. Consequently, algorithmic awareness, digital literacy, and critical reflection become essential for maintaining autonomous decision-making in digital environments. Integrating philosophical and psychological perspectives provides a more comprehensive understanding of human autonomy and agency in the era of algorithmic personalization.