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THE GEN Z’s PREFERENCES IN CONSUMING TRADITIONAL FOOD fitriana, widya; febriamansyah, rudi; nofialdi, nofialdi; evalia, nur afni; fairuzi, syofyan
AGROTEKSOS, Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pertanian Vol 35 No 3 (2025): Jurnal Agroteksos Desember 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/agroteksos.v35i3.1514

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Traditional food plays a vital role in supporting agriculture and strengthening local industries, yet globalization and lifestyle changes have shifted consumer preferences. This study analyzes Gen-Z’s attitudes toward traditional food in Padang City, West Sumatra, a well-known culinary tourism destination. Using a qualitative approach, 185 Gen-Z consumers were interviewed through non-probability accidental sampling.Results indicate that 54.6% of respondents know how to prepare traditional food, with knowledge largely inherited from parents or family (70.5%). Consumption occurs several times a week (53.5%), most often with family (53.5%) and during cultural ceremonies (25.2%). Purchases are primarily made at food stalls or canteens (68.1%) and outlets (25.4%), rather than cafés or restaurants. Digital platforms are widely used for purchasing (59.4%), with Shopee (39.5%) and Go-Food (26.9%) being the most popular. The main reasons for consumption are authentic taste (50.8%) and affordable price (38.9%). Gen-Z expresses pride in consuming traditional food (52.9%) and a strong willingness to promote it (84.6%), though they also show a considerable tendency toward fast food (52.9%). Future efforts should emphasize food parenting, packaging innovation, and digital marketing to attract Gen-Z preferences and ensure the preservation of traditional culinary heritage.
Decentralization and Citizen Participation in the Provision of Local Public Services Vasconcelos, Adelaide de; Erwin, Erwin; Fitriana, Widya
Journal of World Science Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Journal of World Science
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jws.v5i3.1641

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This research analyzes the impact of decentralization policies on the quality of local public services in the road infrastructure sector and evaluates the role of citizen participation in improving road accessibility in Ermera Municipality, Timor-Leste. Decentralization is viewed as a strategy to enhance service delivery and democratic legitimacy through community involvement, yet its effectiveness is often limited by institutional capacity, fiscal dependence on the central government, and weak citizen participation mechanisms. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews with local officials, community leaders, and residents, as well as field observations and document analysis. Thematic analysis was used to process the data, ensuring validity through triangulation. The findings show that while decentralization has increased local government authority in road planning and implementation, fiscal constraints, lack of transparency, and weak coordination limit its effectiveness. Citizen participation has a positive impact on identifying needs and supporting project execution, but it remains largely consultative and insufficiently institutionalized, particularly in monitoring and evaluation. In conclusion, decentralization and citizen participation complement each other in improving local public services. Strengthening the technical and fiscal capacity of local governments and institutionalizing citizen involvement at all stages is crucial for achieving inclusive, responsive, and sustainable road infrastructure. The study offers strategic implications for decentralization reforms in developing countries.