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Socio-Biodiversity Integrative of an Indonesian Oil and Gas Distribution Area as Sustainability-Driven Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility

Indonesia, a country rich in natural and human resources, has significant potential for inclusive and sustainable development. The implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs is a key strategy for oil and gas companies to promote community development through sustainable social-biodiversity initiatives. The regulation of CSR programs under Law No. 40 of 2007, or the Social and Environmental Responsibility Law (TJSL), provides the foundation for companies to commit to socio-biodiversity principles in their CSR efforts. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga FT Lomanis, an oil and gas extraction company, has implemented its CSR commitments in accordance with the TJSL Law, using the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a reference for sustainable CSR programs. The methodology of this study includes reporting on community empowerment activities and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data collected during the program's implementation. The findings highlight PT Pertamina Patra Niaga FT Lomanis's commitment to implementing social programs in 2022-2023, including the environmental and social impacts achieved. The overall programs are analyzed in a matrix alignment with the SDGs through the Metadata Development Pillar of Bappenas in the RPJMN 2020-2024. In summary, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga FT Lomanis conducted the Emas Komang program (a community empowerment program based on mangrove ecosystem management) which resulted in social impacts such as increased income for SMEs processing mangroves and the sale of mangrove seedlings, ranging from 4-8 million Rupiah and 12-25 million Rupiah, respectively. Additionally, the program had environmental impacts, including increased mangrove density. The socio-biodiversity CSR program through Emas Komang contributed to the achievement of SDGs points 2, point 8, and point 15, reflecting sustainability goals for 2022-2023.

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Opportunities and Challenges of Traditional Tolphit Cake as Gastronomic Tourism in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Adrem or "Tolphit" is a traditional Bantul food which is quite unique and has historical value of origin, culture, geographical landscape and complicated cooking methods. This traditional cake is often served at various traditional ceremonies and celebrations or as an accompaniment to tea and coffee in leisure time. This research was carried out using a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used in this research are in-depth interviews, observation, documentation and literature study. Key informants in this research are historians and gastronomists who comprehend the existence of traditional Adrem cakes, while additional informants in this research are traders who produce traditional Adrem cakes. The analysis technique used in this research is an approach which includes data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and verification. The research results show that traditional tolphit/adrem cakes have the opportunity to be used as gastronomic tourism. This opportunity is reflected in producers who always take part in traditional food festivals or exhibitions, making this traditional culinary known widely in the community. Meanwhile, the challenges faced by producers are the lack of publicity in the form of promotions and the government's role in introducing this cake to tourists, which has resulted in this cake being less popular.

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How do the Special Autonomy Fund, Village Fund, and Zakat interact in reducing poverty in Aceh Province?

This study explores the interaction between Special Autonomy Fund, Village Fund, and Zakat in poverty reduction efforts in Aceh Province. As a region with special autonomy status, Aceh receives a transfer allocation from the central government, which aims to accelerate development and improve people's welfare. In addition, village funds managed directly by the village government and zakat collected through religious institutions play an important role in supporting the local economy and social of the poor. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of special autonomy fund, village fund, and zakat on poverty rate in Aceh Province in the short run and long run. The method used is Panel ARDL by analyzing data from 23 districts/cities in Aceh Province during the period 2015-2022. The estimation results show that the special autonomy fund variable has a negative and significant effect on the poverty rate in Aceh Province in the short term, but has no significant effect in the long term. The village fund variable has a negative and significant effect on poverty in the short term, but has a positive and significant effect in the long term. Zakat has a negative and significant effect on poverty both in the short and long term. The Aceh Provincial Government should conduct more intensive policies in reducing poverty, especially the variables of special autonomy funds, village funds and zakat so that these problems can be resolved.

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The influence of information technology and compensation on the employees performance of the regional revenue and financial management agency

The objectives of this study were 1) to determine the effect of Information Technology on performance at the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Tomohon City; 2) To determine the effect of Compensation on employee performance at the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Tomohon City; 3) To determine the effect of Information Technology and Compensation simultaneously on employee performance at the Regional Financial and Revenue Management Agency (BPKPD) of Tomohon City. The research method used is quantitative research method. Primary data were obtained through questionnaires distributed to 70 employees as research samples. Research data testing techniques include using validity tests, reliability tests, multiple linear regression model tests, hypothesis tests, and coefficient of determination tests. The results showed that 1) There is a positive functional influence that contributes between Information Technology and employee performance; 2) There is a positive functional influence that contributes between compensation and employee performance; 3) There is a positive functional influence that contributes between Information Technology and Compensation together on Employee Performance.

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Rejection, Acceptance, and Support: Experiences of LGBTQIA+ College Students in a Catholic School

Gender is socially constructed beliefs perceived or ascribed to the sex identity of the person. Thus, this study explored, described, and interpreted the social experiences of LGBTQIA+ college students in a Catholic School. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design. Hence, it helped to obtain a rich narrative concerning the social experiences of this group of students studying in a private Catholic school. Moreover, this paper came up with six participants determined through purposive sampling and set inclusion criteria. It employed the semi-structured in-depth interview. Also, this study utilized Lichtman’s 3Cs in analyzing the narratives of the participants. This study revealed that LGBTQIA+ college students experienced bullying and discrimination during their basic education years when they were trying to come out as who they were. Alongside the experience of coming out, they felt that they were not accepted by their father as members of the social group since they would be vulnerable to any form of humiliation. However, being a student in a Catholic school, they felt that they were accepted and welcomed. Likewise, they never experienced what happened during their high school years. Hence, the findings may serve as an eye-opener for many about the social experiences of this minority to elicit the practice of gender sensitivity and equality.

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Create and Craft: Understanding the Lived Experience of Education Program Supervisors in Leading the Implementation of Contextualized Learning Resources

In the years of the contextualization of the learning materials, it has been studied that these are effective in the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning experiences. In the Philippine public school system, education program supervisors play a pivotal role in leading the implementation of contextualized learning resources by ensuring that instructional materials are tailored to meet the diverse needs and backgrounds of students. They work closely with educators to develop and adapt curricula that reflect the cultural, social, and linguistic contexts of the learners, thereby making education more relevant and engaging. The researchers utilized the phenomenological research design to understand and describe the lived experience of Education Program Supervisors in leading the implementation of contextualized learning resources. Data were gathered through semi-structured one-on-one interviews with randomly selected education program supervisors, and results were interpreted through thematic analysis The salient findings of the study are: (1) education program supervisors underscore their crucial role in implementing contextualized learning materials to improve engagement and relevance, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance in ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and effectiveness through thorough evaluation and monitoring, while also acknowledging the significance of leadership in fostering learning resources to enhance students' application of knowledge to real-world scenarios and overall educational quality and (2) they are using transformational leadership, efficient workload management, and a collaborative approach to address challenges in implementing contextualized learning resources, aiming to improve educational outcomes for both teachers and students.

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