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Empowering Through Energy: A Renewable Energy-Based Model of Community Empowerment in Agrarian Villages of Aceh Tamiang Rahmad Purnama; Zulfahmi Zulfahmi; Firmansyah Firmansyah; Rini Febrianti; Maya Maria; Heriani Heriani
Electronic Journal of Education, Social Economics and Technology Vol 7, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : SAINTIS Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33122/ejeset.v7i1.1156

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Inequality in access to renewable energy presents a significant challenge to achieving sustainable development in agrarian villages throughout Indonesia. This research investigates the dynamics of community empowerment in the uptake of renewable energy within rural agricultural contexts, specifically focusing on Aceh Tamiang Regency. Utilizing a grounded theory methodology, the study operates within the framework of critical constructivism, positing that energy is not solely a technological instrument, but a socio-cultural construct influenced by local knowledge, governance, and collaborative institutional frameworks. The research methodology encompasses a range of qualitative approaches, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, participatory observations, and document analysis, engaging various stakeholders such as farmers, village officials, extension workers, and institutions. The analysis employed open coding, axial coding, and selective coding techniques, resulting in a conceptual model reflecting three interconnected pillars: (1) energy literacy and community empowerment, (2) adaptive village governance aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and (3) multi-stakeholder institutional synergy. Key findings indicate that the effectiveness of renewable energy initiatives hinges not only on technological advancements and financial resources but also on essential collective values such as cooperation, social learning, and trust within the community. In extending Zimmerman’s empowerment framework, this study incorporates local cultural dimensions, enriching Geels’ socio-technical systems theory by emphasizing moral and spiritual influences and enhancing Rhodes' network governance theory through the integration of trust and social capital. This research contributes to the discourse on energy transition by offering a bottom-up, socially grounded theoretical model that reconceptualizes renewable energy as both a catalyst for rural empowerment and a mechanism for socio-institutional transformation. It highlights that the path towards sustainable energy development in rural areas necessitates a harmonious interplay of community engagement, inclusive governance, and cooperative institutions. Consequently, energy emerges not merely as an economic asset but as a vital social force promoting justice, dignity, and resilience in agrarian lifestyles.
Community Participation, Destination Quality, and Authenticity: Determinants of Tourist Satisfaction in Community-Based Tourism Villages Lejja Heriani; Andy Mulyana; Teguh Prakoso; Syarif Fadillah; Retnaningtyas Susanti
Journal of Economics and Management Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Economics and Management, September 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Publikasi Ilmiah Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70716/ecoma.v4i3.743

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Community-based tourism (CBT) villages increasingly depend on tourist satisfaction as a sustainability indicator, yet few studies test community participation, destination quality, and perceived authenticity together, leaving authenticity's role as a direct predictor versus a moderator of the participation-satisfaction link unresolved. This study addresses that gap through a cross-sectional survey of 275 tourists at a CBT village, analyzed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with a two-stage interaction approach and bootstrapping (2,000 resamples). All constructs met reflective validity and reliability criteria, and the model showed adequate fit (SRMR = 0.050). Community participation (β = 0.297, p < 0.001) and destination quality (β = 0.380, p < 0.001) significantly predicted tourist satisfaction (R² = 0.395), with destination quality the strongest predictor. Perceived authenticity also significantly predicted satisfaction (β = 0.126, p = 0.027) but did not moderate the participation-satisfaction relationship (β = 0.065, p = 0.111). The model showed adequate predictive relevance (Q² = 0.270) with no serious common method bias. A multi-group analysis revealed that authenticity significantly predicted satisfaction among repeat visitors (β = 0.240). However, it did not predict satisfaction among first-time visitors (β = 0.016), suggesting visit frequency, rather than community participation, may be the more relevant boundary condition for authenticity's effect. These results indicate that perceived authenticity functions as a direct antecedent rather than a moderator in CBT settings; destination managers should therefore prioritize destination quality and community participation as primary levers for tourist satisfaction, treating authenticity enhancement as a complementary strategy tailored to visitors' experience level.