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ANALYSIS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT CONFLICT AND ITS ECONOMIC IMPACTS USING A COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACH IN THE PEUSANGAN WATERSHED, ACEH Muhardi; Ernawita; Syifa Saputra
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): APRIL
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Human–elephant conflict has become an increasingly significant environmental issue in Indonesia, particularly in the Peusangan Watershed, Aceh, affecting ecological, social, and economic aspects of local communities. This study aims to identify the main factors causing human–elephant conflict, analyze its economic impacts, and examine community-based mitigation efforts implemented at the local level. The research employed a descriptive exploratory approach using an ex-post facto method through interviews and field observations involving communities in Pantan Lah, Blang Rakal, and Karang Ampar villages. The results indicate that the conflict is primarily driven by habitat loss and fragmentation, microclimate changes, resource competition, and negative community perceptions toward elephants. The highest number of conflict cases was recorded in Karang Ampar Village (53 cases), followed by Blang Rakal (14 cases) and Pantan Lah (9 cases). The economic losses resulting from damage to agricultural and plantation land were estimated at IDR 2,733,800,000, leading to decreased productivity and community welfare. Community-based mitigation efforts include patrol activities, elephant deterrence measures, and participatory mapping of elephant movement corridors. These findings highlight that a community-based approach plays a crucial role in supporting sustainable conflict mitigation.
PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION MEDIA TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT IN JUANG CITY Rizal Saputra; Sitti Zubaidah; Ernawita
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 7 (2026): JUNE
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Domestic waste management requires active community involvement supported by adequate levels of knowledge, attitudes, and access to information. This study aims to describe the level of community knowledge, attitudes, and access to information media regarding waste management in Kota Juang District, Bireuen Regency. The study used a descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. A total of 120 respondents were selected using an accidental sampling technique. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires, field observations, and documentation studies. Data were analyzed descriptively using frequency distributions, percentages, and average values. The results showed that the level of community knowledge was in the moderate category, especially still low in technical aspects of waste management such as waste classification, transportation schedules, and the application of the 3R principle ( Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ). Community attitudes towards waste management were relatively positive, indicated by high concern for environmental cleanliness and support for shared responsibility in waste management. Meanwhile, community access to information media was in the high category, with social media and government websites being the most widely accessed and effective sources of information. This study concluded that the community in Kota Juang District has quite good social readiness in supporting community participation-based waste management. However, it is necessary to strengthen technical education, optimize digital-based environmental communication, and increase community participation to support more sustainable waste management .