AMCA Journal of Community Development

Generation Z and The Sustainability of Indonesia's Local Culture

Ahmad Karno Djaba — 2025-05-24

This research aims to describe the elements that cause Generation Z to be uninterested in pursuing local culture as cultural heritage and the role of stakeholders for Generation Z in the preservation and continuity of local culture in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method with a case study approach. Primary data collection techniques include interviews, observations, documents, and focus group discussions. The informant selection technique was carried out through purposive sampling. Data validity uses source triangulation and data analysis techniques through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The research results show that the reason Generation Z is not interested in studying local culture is because the manufacturing process is long and complicated, lazy and tedious work, and not economical. Stakeholders who play a role in increasing Generation Z's desire for local cultural sustainability consist of a) family, b) government, and c) community leaders. The role of stakeholders in sustaining local culture for Generation Z is mentoring and training SMEs to create and preserve local crafts, increasing competence, assistance with production materials, copyright protection for local craft products, and collaboration between agencies and institutions to support the younger generation in having enthusiasm. to want to learn and be skilled, publish literature related to guidelines or guides on how to preserve local crafts in hardcopy and e-book.

How Academic Background Influences The Use of Language on Twitter: A Study of Post-Pandemic Discourse

Hanisah Hanafi — 2025-05-24

This research explores the variations in language register between lecturers and students on Twitter within the post-pandemic academic discourse context. Employing Biber and Conrad's theory of register, genre, and style as a guiding framework, the study analyzes tweets to unveil distinct linguistic features associated with the social roles of educators and learners. Lecturer tweets exhibit a supportive and motivational language style, aligning with their role as facilitators of learning and experts in their field. Student tweets, on the other hand, express frustrations, financial concerns, and societal critique, reflecting the impacts of the broader context of the pandemic on education and personal experiences. The analysis draws on sociolinguistic theories, critical discourse analysis, and genre analysis to interpret the linguistic choices made by both groups.

The findings underscore the dynamic relationship between language use and social roles on Twitter, providing insights into how educators and students articulate experiences and challenges within the digital academic community in the post-pandemic era. Future research opportunities include exploring language evolution over time, analyzing engagement dynamics on social media platforms, and investigating regional language variations in academic discourse. Ultimately, this study contributes to the understanding of language use in online academic settings, emphasizing the intricate interplay between language, social roles, and contextual factors within digital communication landscapes.

The Economic Vibrancy of Muslims during Ramadan

Abdul Haris — 2025-05-24

The month of Ramadan, which is a holy month for Muslims, has a significant impact on the economy in various countries with large Muslim populations. During this month, Muslims observe fasting from sunrise to sunset. These changes in routine and spiritual focus create several distinctive economic trends that recur every year. Several important aspects of economic activity in the month of Ramadan include food and beverage consumption, increased sales of food and clothing, the food service sector, changes in working hours, e-commerce, hospitality and food services, entrepreneurial innovation, etc. All of these aspects greatly influence the economy for the perpetrators. Ramadan brings complex changes in the economy from increased personal consumption to changes in social and commercial activities. Despite challenges such as reduced productivity in some sectors, this month also offers many economic opportunities, especially in retail, food and tourism. The atmosphere of the month of Ramadan seems to be the same because it is present every year, but if you examine it, there are always different phenomena. The unique phenomenon every Ramadan will bring out the creativity of business people. Several places around the world have prepared their routine agendas to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. But there are also those that are surprising. This means that business activities only occur in the month of Ramadan and will close after Ramadan is over. The economic impact on the communities and areas where entrepreneurs trade is that there is quite a large circulation of money and exchange of goods. Therefore, it is very interesting to research in more depth using qualitative methods, in order to obtain in-depth data. In fact, it is alleged that there has been an extraordinary increase as a result of the exchange and circulation of money.

Illegal Logging Crime in Indonesia

Bambang Sukamto — 2025-05-24

Then there was a discussion about the current legal policy and its application regulations are not yet solved various problems, especially in the environmental sector. From time to time, the UUPPLH shows that it is not working optimally, on the other hand, environmental technology and crime are increasingly developing and developing, which eventually lead to effects of international scope, namely illegal mining, illegal fishing and illegal. logging It was later classified as white-collar crime, which still happens today. Standard legal research style is applied here. The problem approaches applied here are legal approach, conceptual approach and jurisprudence. The difficulty in enforcing the crime of illegal logging is due to several jurisdictions, namely: lack of laws, law enforcement, anything to do with human values, anything to do with supply and demand, then poor quality personnel.

Coaching Innovation Islamic Education of Muallaf

Raihan Raihan — 2025-05-24

In Indonesia, the number of converts has increased. Data from Muallaf Center Indonesia recorded that since 2003 the number of converts is more than 50,000 people. The process of converting a person to Islam is carried out in various mosques, including those that are the object of research, namely; Istiqlal Mosque (Mosque I) Al Musyawarah Grand Mosque (Mosque II), Pondok Indah Grand Mosque (Mosque III), At Tiin Grand Mosque (Mosque IV), Al Azhar Grand Mosque (Mosque V) Sunda Kelapa Grand Mosque (Mosque VI), Lautse Mosque Jakarta (Mosque VII), and Lautze Mosque Bandung (Mosque VIII). The purpose of this research: 1). Identifying and analyzing the motivation of converts. 2). Analyzing the general tendency of converts' behavior. 3). Innovating the Islamic Education Development of Muslim converts. The research methodology was conducted using the phenomenological method. The research results obtained: (1). The muallaf's understanding of his decision to become a muallaf is in four categories: 1) normative, 2) pragmatic, 3) situational while the general tendency of muallaf behavior is in three categories: 1). Dzalim li nafsih, (harming oneself / neglecting worship). 2). Muqtashid, (moderate/performing the obligations of basic religious teachings).

Conservation Efforts of Wildlife Habitats Through the Formulation of Local Regulations on Biodiversity Conservation Management Areas

Lita Tyesta Addy Listya Wardhani — 2025-05-24

The protection and management of the environment as the primary life support system for humans in a harmonious, balanced manner through the preservation of biodiversity habitats within biodiversity conservation frameworks are manifestations of safeguarding the fundamental rights of every citizen, which must be continuously protected and ensured for its sustainability. This research aims to understand, analyze, and evaluate the implementation of biodiversity habitat preservation efforts through biodiversity conservation management areas through the enactment of regional legislation, including in the Province of Bangka Belitung Islands, Indonesia. This study utilizes a normative juridical legal research method with statute, case, conceptual, and analytical approaches. Data collection techniques involve literature review, observational methods, and in-depth interviews. This research findings indicate that the regulation regarding biodiversity conservation management has not yet been fully effective, as it primarily focuses on protection and lacks consideration for sustainable utilization. Challenges in biodiversity habitat preservation implementation include synchronization and harmonization issues in regulation, particularly regarding the division of authority between the central and regional governments in natural resource conservation and the limited involvement of communities, including local communities in conservation areas, to access and oversee the sustainable use of biodiversity resources based on local wisdom. Strengthening implementation measures, such as more robust and effective law enforcement, clear delineation of authority among institutional frameworks, and further development of substantive materials through scientific approaches in the field of biodiversity, is essential. Additionally, expanding the involvement of local communities in management and utilization activities in accordance with principles and procedures is necessary.

The Covid-19 Pandemic And Its Positive Impact On The Growth Of The Digital-Based Creative Industry In Indonesia

Rd. Heri Solehudin — 2025-07-15

The COVID-19 pandemic that has spread throughout the world since early 2020 has had a major impact on various sectors, including the digital creative industry in Indonesia. This research aims to analyze the positive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the growth of digital-based creative industries in Indonesia. In a challenging situation, digital-based creative industries demonstrated rapid adaptation and significant innovation, capitalizing on the increasing need for digital services and home entertainment. In Indonesia, this pandemic has not only brought challenges but also new opportunities, especially for digital-based creative industries. This research aims to explore the positive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the growth of the digital creative industry in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach. A qualitative approach is used to understand the perspectives of stakeholders and creative industry players. Participants in this research are creative industry players in several big cities in Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Makasar), as well as stakeholders from government, creative industry associations, and academia. Secondary data was taken from the official report of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), and other relevant annual reports. The research results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has become a catalyst for accelerating digital transformation, expanding market reach, and increasing collaboration and creativity among the creative industries. In conclusion, although the COVID-19 pandemic presents many challenges, it has also provided a significant impetus for the growth of digital-based creative industries in Indonesia, creating opportunities that have the potential to change the landscape of the creative economy in the long term.