The Since 2002, Japan has contributed approximately 26 billion pesos for the sustainable peace and development efforts in Mindanao through Official Development Assistance (ODA), which aligns with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the peace agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro separatist group, Japan provided an additional USD 13 million for post-conflict reconstruction. This article examines the rationale behind Japan’s foreign aid in the post-conflict reconstruction of Bangsamoro. Employing a qualitative research methodology with a descriptive-analytical approach, this study draws on secondary data from reputable academic journals indexed in Scopus and Sinta, as well as official reports from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bangsamoro government, and credible news sources. Primary data was obtained through observation and interviews with stakeholders in Bangsamoro during the author’s internship at the Al Qalam Institute, Ateneo de Davao University, a non-governmental organization committed to interfaith harmony and community empowerment for peace and sustainable development. The analysis applies a realist perspective using Hans Morgenthau’s A Political Theory of Foreign Aid as the theoretical framework. The findings suggest that while Japan’s ODA significantly contributes to regional development and stability in Bangsamoro, it simultaneously advances Japan’s geopolitical and economic interests, particularly in countering China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea and its economic dominance in Southeast Asia. Keywords : Japan; Official Development Assistance (ODA); Sustainable Development and Peace; Bangsamoro; Post-Conflict Reconstruction;

This study aims to determine the Implementation of Ternate City Government Policy in Market Retribution Services at Bahari Berkesan Traditional Market, using a qualitative descriptive approach because the problems discussed in this study are not related to numbers, but describe, outline and depict situations and conditions in accordance with reality. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, document interviews and secondary data assistance. while data collection techniques are carried out through observation, document interviews and secondary data assistance.The results of the study indicate that the Implementation of Ternate City Government Policy in Market Retribution Services at Bahari Berkesan Traditional Market is in accordance with the expected objectives, the parties involved in collecting market retribution, namely the Market Service as the person in charge of market management in Ternate City and the amount of retribution collected from retribution payers is in accordance with existing provisions, although sometimes the amount of retribution collected with tickets given to retribution payers (traders) does not comply with the rules. In addition, in the implementation of market retribution collection, especially in the Bahari Berkesan traditional market, there are four factors, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. However, in this study, the resource factor has a more sufficient influence to support the implementation of policies in collecting market retribution at the Bahari Berkesan Traditional Market. Policy Implementation; Government, Services; Market Retribution;

This study examines the effectiveness of preservation in Kampung Tugu as a Cultural Heritage Area by the North Jakarta City Administration Cultural Sub-Department. The purpose of this study is to determine how the North Jakarta City Administration Cultural Sub-Department strives for the effectiveness of preservation in the Kampung Tugu area which is experiencing degradation. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method by analyzing data using the theory of effectiveness with 5 appropriate indicators, namely Appropriate Policy, Appropriate Implementation, Appropriate Target, Appropriate Environment, and Appropriate Process. This study found that preservation in this area based on Law Number 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage has not been effective due to degradation in the area and other conflicting policies also apply in the same area, namely the Regulation of the Governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province Number 31 of 2022 concerning the Detailed Spatial Planning Plan for the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province. With the findings in this study, it can be used as evaluation material for policy makers and policy implementers in order to determine the status of Kampung Tugu which can then develop this area effectively according to the specified policy. However, this research has not been able to provide the views of policy makers regarding the preservation problems experienced by Kampung Tugu so that further research can add new perspectives from policy makers regarding the problems that occur in Kampung Tugu.

The Tuban District Population and Civil Registration Office (Dispendukcapil) has an obligation under the law to organize population administration services as an integral part of public services that must be accounted for by the government to the community. However, a number of obstacles are still faced in the administration of civil registration services. The purpose of this research is to investigate and describe strategies that can be applied to improve civil registration services at the Tuban District Dispendukcapil. The research method used was a qualitative approach using a case study. Three data collection techniques were used: documentation, observation and interviews. A purposive and snowball approach was used to identify relevant informants. The data analysis process followed an interactive approach, with the stages of Data Collection, Data Condensation, Data Display, and Conclusion Drawing and Verification, developed by Miles Huberman. This research, which adopted Moenir's theoretical framework, produced several findings, including that 1) the awareness of officials and executive leaders regarding the problem has made significant progress; 2) The process of making adequate regulations has run quite smoothly, but in terms of SOPs, the completion it is still not ideal; 3) Although the organization has a dynamic system mechanism, there are still shortcomings in socialization to the community; 4) The competencies and talents required for a job or position have been applied, and everything is going well; and 5) Service facilities are available in accordance with the nature and format of service tasks, but the‘ball pick-up’ services still need to be improved.

Human civilization undergoes dynamic development in tandem with the intricate changes embedded in the fabric of human existence. These changes, inherently tied to human life, are referred to as social changes. It is essential to recognize that the impact of social change is not confined to a single dimension; rather, it radiates across various sectors, creating a ripple effect. This implies that alterations in the social landscape resonate in diverse fields, prominently seen in tourism. Specifically, the social changes in Ciwaru Village, stemming from the advancement of Global Geopark tourism, exemplify this interconnected evolution. This study adopts a descriptive research approach, focusing on Ciwaru Village in the Ciemas Sub-district of Sukabumi Regency. Employing a closed questionnaire as the primary data collection tool, the research delves into the perspectives of the local community. The analysis reveals that 76% of Ciwaru villagers endorse the social changes brought about by tourism development. The establishment of the Global Geopark has significantly influenced social dynamics in Ciwaru Village. This impact manifests in alterations to social interactions, shifts in attitudes and social values, and modifications to behavior patterns within the community. The inauguration of the Global Geopark emerges as a catalyst for transformative social changes in Ciwaru Village, illustrating the interconnected nature of human society and its evolution in response to external influences

This article highlights the strategies employed by the General Election Commission (KPU) to address the issue of double data that emerged during the registration process of the 2024 General Election participants in Mojokerto City. This issue stems from the ineffectiveness of the Political Party Information System (SIPOL), evidenced by thousands of double data on party membership. Double data issues can pose a severe threat to the integrity of democratic elections. Hence, this research focuses on the KPU's efforts or strategies to maintain the accuracy and reliability of data. The formulation of these strategies prioritizes the implementation of the Electoral Governance Theory, with the primary focus on analyzing and finding solutions to existing issues. This research applied a qualitative approach with a case study model. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of this research indicate that based on Decree No. 260 of 2022, KPU has conducted Administrative Verification to identify potential cases of dual memberships and ineligible memberships. This process involves four main stages, including registration, administrative verification, factual verification, and determination. This research also aims to discover the issues faced by the General Election Commission (KPU) of Mojokerto City during the verification process.

In the process of implementing regional autonomy, conflict is inevitable. Internal disputes between autonomous areas, vertical conflicts between autonomous regions, and horizontal conflicts between autonomous regions are the three categories of conflicts involving regional autonomy. This study examines uncommon vertical disputes in autonomous territories, namely the dispute between the Ministry of Finance, the Governor of Riau, and the Regent of the Meranti Islands. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the mechanisms behind conflict, including its origins and ways to resolve it. The study's findings suggest that the very little fiscal support given to the Meranti Islands Regency Government is what triggers the conflict process, which starts with interaction. Special Financial Assistance (BKK) is budget support from the provincial government of Riau, whereas Profit Sharing Funds (DBH) are budget support from the federal government. Limited resources, such as a tiny APBD, regional poverty, and a large number of unemployed people who migrate to neighboring countries as migrant laborers are the root causes of this conflict. The divergent objectives of the Ministry of Finance, the Governor of Riau, and the Regent of the Meranti Islands constitute the second cause of conflict. The Governor believes that funds will be distributed based on statistics and indicators, the Regent wants to deliver as much funding as possible to the regions, and the Ministry of Finance considers financial equality across the area. The third source of conflict is miscommunication, which includes spreading the word through the media and making diabolical remarks in public forums directed at the Ministry of Finance. The personality of the Meranti Islands Regent, who exudes a spectacular and haughty demeanor while leading the government, is the fourth point of contention. The final methods of resolving conflicts are negotiation and mediation.

Women are included in the list of vulnerable victims of disaster due to their lack of skills and lower physical strength than men. The role of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) as a communicator or messenger is required in the efforts to increase disaster awareness and information among women's community. This urgency is supported by the condition of the area which has a high risk of disaster as well as the fact that the total female population outnumbers the males. This research aims to find out how the BPBD of Bantul Regency uses social media to promote disaster awareness and information to the women's community. In the digital era, social media is considered capable of channeling messages more widely to reach underserved communities. This research used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The research results show that the BPBD of Bantul Regency have made some efforts to increase disaster awareness and information among women's community by involving direct participation. In carrying out the role, the communicator has a structured information delivery and processing chain by involving Pusdalops (the Operational Control Center) and teams from each field. This results in messages wrapped in the form of social media content, even though the disaster narrative does not yet represent efforts to increase disaster awareness and information for women's community. The target of this social media communication is the general public, both men and women. The existence of a structured information delivery and processing chain as well as mastered materials can make the messages reach the women's community. The researchers propose an alternative model for disaster communication through social media as an effort to increase disaster awareness and information among women's community without changing existing disaster information communication patterns. The researchers propose this model to fill the gap in the role of teams in each field who should have knowledge capacity related to the disaster awareness and information among women's community

This study aims to determine the involvement of local government in participatory development through the Participatory Development Monitoring System Application (SIMPOR) in East Belitung Regency. The local government in this case is the OPD and the village government within the East Belitung Regency Government. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained through interviews and literature study where the interview results were analyzed using Nvivo 12Plus software through the crosstab query feature. The results of the study show that: 1) the creation of the Simpor Application as a participatory development monitoring medium in East Belitung Regency has fulfilled the basics of developing government digitization; 2) the involvement of the village government in the Simpor Application, namely as community representatives who monitor and report development progress, especially by the village simpor admin; 3) the leading sector (Ekbang) as a third party acts as a verifier that bridges the village government with the OPD; 4) each OPD inputs information related to the development package and responses related to monitoring carried out by the village government into the Simpor application. The conclusion is that there is local government involvement in participatory development through the Simpor Application as an e-monev medium for physical development in the form of two-way monitoring that occurs in the monitoring process on the Simpor Application. In addition, there are several obstacles encountered in the implementation process of the Simpor Application, namely: 1) the development of the Simpor Application is still slow; and 2) the implementing human resources are still limited. Suggestions for the government of East Belitung Regency to expand involvement in the Simpor Application include: 1) the leading sector, in this case through the village government, it is better to start providing education or introduction of the Simpor Application to the community gradually; 2) the leading sector should recruit special human resources who have basic IT to develop Simpor Applications so that the performance provided is more optimal; and 3) the leading sector should increase the human resources of operators in charge of verification.

COVID-19 emerged at the end of 2019 in China, and has spread to all corners of the world. So many parties are creating vaccines to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously in today's digital world, there are many studies discussing the COVID-19 vaccine spread in terms of communication on social media which is the most popular social network today. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explain global research trends related to the use of social media as a means of spreading COVID-19 vaccines, both positive and negative, from 2020 to 2021. This study uses bibliometric analysis and also uses VOSViewer to map scientific publications. This study also uses the Word frequency feature in NVIVO 12 plus. Findings in this study that the publication of scientific research on communication in social media about the COVID-19 vaccine has increased in the last two years. The mapping covers all countries whose publications are indexed by Scopus, the United States has the most significant contribution to research publications. Journal of Medical Internet Research is the journal that publishes the most research. The University of Pennsylvania is the institution that has the highest contribution. Topics that have good opportunities for future research are interpersonal, vaccination, vaccines, immunology, and COVID-19 vaccines. The narrative of global scientific research publications related to communication in social media about the COVID-19 vaccine is COVID-19, vaccine, and social media.