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Formulating Character Development Policy in Vocational Higher Education: A Qualitative Study and the V-CODE Model Andrianto, Tomy; Susanto, Eko; Syukri, Muhammad Yazidus; Sulistiana, Oktavera; Irawan, Candra
Journal Integration of Social Studies and Business Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jissbd.v3i1.321

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This study investigates the formulation and implementation of character development policies in vocational higher education institutions in Indonesia. Using a qualitative design, data were collected through panel surveys involving key stakeholders at multiple institutional levels, including lecturers, department heads, and vice directors. The study explores stakeholders' perceptions regarding the urgency of character education, the values to be instilled, implementation strategies, challenges, and evaluation mechanisms. Findings reveal a strong consensus on the importance of integrating character development into the core curriculum, yet also highlight critical challenges such as fragmented policy implementation, limited faculty capacity, and inadequate evaluation systems. National regulations are recognized as valuable frameworks, but their operationalization at the institutional level remains inconsistent. To address these gaps, the study introduces the V-CODE Model (Vocational Character-Oriented Development & Evaluation), a conceptual framework comprising five interconnected components: driving factors, stakeholder involvement, policy formulation, implementation strategies, and evaluation mechanisms. The model emphasizes participatory policy design, curriculum-wide integration, and feedback loops reinforcing continuous improvement. This research contributes to theory and practice by offering a contextually grounded model to guide vocational institutions in building sustainable and impactful character education systems. The study also provides policy recommendations for aligning institutional practices with national education goals and labor market expectations.
The Gig Economy and Young Graduates' Career Preferences: Between Freelancing and the Entrepreneurial Mindset Perdana, Yoga; Syahrul, Alfattory Rheza; Sudono, Agus; Kurnia, Dede; Susanto, Eko
Journal Integration of Management Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jims.v3i1.325

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The expansion of the gig economy has introduced freelancing as a compelling career path for university graduates seeking autonomy, flexibility, and value-aligned work. However, the transition from traditional employment aspirations to freelance entrepreneurship is shaped by complex psychological and social mechanisms that remain underexplored. This study develops and tests a structural model of freelance entrepreneurial intention by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with entrepreneurial identity and self-efficacy. Data were collected from 254 university graduates and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrate that attitude toward freelancing, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly influence the development of entrepreneurial identity. Entrepreneurial identity, in turn, strongly predicts the intention to pursue freelance work. While perceived behavioral control also directly affects intention, self-efficacy shows limited influence, suggesting that role internalization and social validation are more critical than confidence alone. Interestingly, subjective norms affect intention indirectly through identity rather than directly. This study contributes to entrepreneurship research by highlighting identity as a key mediating mechanism within non-traditional entrepreneurial pathways. The findings have practical implications for universities, policy-makers, and platform providers aiming to support sustainable freelance careers. Interventions emphasizing identity development—alongside skills and opportunity access—may better equip graduates to navigate the uncertainties of gig-based self-employment.
Movie Induced Tourism in the Young Millennials Tourist Segment Ananda, Ayu; Nugraha, Azizah Salsabila; Fujianti, Annisa Rachmah; Susanto, Eko
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Volume 1 Number 1 (2021)
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtos.v1i1.1

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This research is motivated by the considerable potential and market share of millennials as a tourism target market. The promotion strategy of a tourist destination is carried out through innovative media, one of which is through movie media or empirically known as the concept of Movie Induced Tourism. This research was conducted to determine the effect of movies on millennial tourist visits, applying descriptive quantitative research methods. Questionnaires were used as data collection techniques to obtain primary data and through journals and e-book to get secondary data. SEM-PLS has been applied to measure relationships between variables and research models. The results of this study are that movies attributes can have a significant positive effect on personal connections and AIDA Model.
The Identification of Potential Rafting Tourism Products in Citepok Village, Sumedang Regency, West Java Province Satriani Siti Nurlaila; Eko Susanto; Kurnia Fajar Afgani
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Volume 1 Number 1 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtos.v1i1.3

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Sumedang Regency is a natural, historical and cultural tourist destination. There are still many tourism potentials that have not been built and developed optimally. The natural resources of the Sumedang regency in rivers can be used as unique interest tourism resources, namely rafting. These resources can support the vision and mission of tourism in Sumedang regency who want to build their territory as a natural, historical and cultural tourism destination and special interests that are well known both nationally and internationally. To find out the potential of research conducted with the title Of Analysis of Tourism Product Potential in Sumedang Regency. The method of research conducted is qualitative. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, documentation and library studies. While the data analysis techniques used are descriptive. The results showed that, especially in the Cipeles river, Citepok village could develop rafting tourism products. The unique attraction of the Cipeles river is that the river flow is in grade 2 rafting path and a line flanked by beautiful rock cliffs. Tourist facilities such as inns and restaurants are adequate. Additional services such as financial, security, health and rafting services are available around Citepok village.
Development of Asahan River Tourism Activities in Support of National Tourism Strategic Area of Lake Toba Prawira, Mega Fitriani Adiwarna; Budisetyorini, Beta; Adisudharma, Deddy; Salam, Dicky Arsyul; Wulandari, Wisi; Susanto, Eko
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtos.v1i2.15

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Following up on the Development of The National Tourism Strategic Area of Lake Toba, which was directed in the study "Integrated Tourism Masterplan for Lake Toba" (ITMP Danau Toba) in 2018, one of which was the development of river-based natural tourism attractions allocated in the Asahan Watershed including Asahan Regency, Tanjung Balai Municipality, Toba Samosir Regency, and Simalungun Regency. Regarding the policy of river-based tourism attractions, this research is focused on developing river tourism activities that will have implications for the development of the natural attraction of the Asahan River. This study has produced a mixed method of sustainable tourism development strategies by prioritizing the benefits of the ecological, socio-economic and cultural environment. Development is directed towards packaging special interest tourism products following the characteristics of available resources.
Applying the Technology Acceptance Model to Design Wellness Tourism E-Guidebook Putri Luthfiya, Dzulfa; Susanto, Eko; Andrianto, Tomy
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtos.v1i2.16

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Wellness tourism is becoming one trend as people desire to travel for fitness and mental health purposes. Wellness tourism resources are one of the South Bandung area's advantages. Information media is needed to be an alternative to the market under developing information about wellness tourism in the region. This applied research designed the wellness tourism e-guidebook by applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the basis of a design by collecting opinions from 125 respondents who were processed statistically descriptive. The design process uses the canva application, Qr Code, and anyflip. This applied research has resulted in an electronic guidebook created as a reference for information related to wellness tourism in South Bandung. This 66-page book contains four sections in an e-guidebook compiled to meet the practical needs of wellness tourists in South Bandung.
Is smart tourism technology important in predicting visiting tourism destination? Lessons from West Java, Indonesia Rafdinal, Wahyu; Susanto, Eko; Novianti, Syifaa; Juniarti, Cahaya
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): Volume 1 Number 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtos.v1i2.20

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This study analyzes tourist behavior in visiting tourism destinations influenced by smart tourism technology and uses the technology acceptance model (TAM) as a model for acceptance of smart tourism technology. This study used a sample of 324 tourists in West Java Province, Indonesia. Partial least square is applied to assess the relationship between smart tourism technology, perceived usefulness, perceived ease-of-use, travel intention, and visiting tourism destinations. The results of this study have revealed that the integration of TAM and smart tourism technology provides a complete explanation of the adoption of smart tourism technology. The results showed that smart tourism technology had a significant effect on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, and then had an effect on attitude. Travel intention was found to be directly influenced by attitude. Then, visiting tourism destinations is influenced by travel intention. By identifying smart tourism technology, various stakeholders such as the Government, tourism service providers and tourists can optimize a more comprehensive travel experience through the use of smart tourism technology. This research has developed TAM and integrated it with smart tourism technology to assess the attitudes and behavior of tourists in visiting tourism destinations.
Intention to Book Open Trip Packages Among Novice Travelers: A Trust-Based Approach in Tourism Context Suryana, Marceilla; Susanto, Eko
Journal of Tourism Sustainability Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Volume 5 Number 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35313/jtospolban.v5i1.184

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This study investigates the factors influencing the intention of novice travelers to book open trip packages by proposing and testing a trust-based model within a digital tourism context. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), consumer trust theory, and destination image theory, the research integrates seven key constructs: ease of access to travel platforms, functional benefits, perceived travel risks, digital travel reviews, destination attractiveness, trust in tour operators, and booking intention. Data were collected from 291 Indonesian respondents using a structured online survey and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal that trust in tour operators significantly mediates the relationship between functional, technological, and experiential antecedents and booking intention. Destination attractiveness, functional benefits, and digital travel reviews emerged as strong predictors of trust, while perceived travel risks showed a marginal effect. Additionally, ease of access plays a dual role in enhancing functional perceptions and destination appeal. The study contributes to tourism theory by contextualizing digital trust mechanisms for novice users and offers practical guidance for tour operators and travel platforms in designing user-centered trust-building strategies.
From Taste to Travel: Exploring the Behavioral Drivers of Local Food Engagement and Revisit Intention in Food Tourism Susanto, Eko
Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Management Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jthtm.v1i2.304

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Food tourism has become a powerful medium for cultural engagement, destination branding, and sustainable development. This study investigates the behavioral mechanisms underlying tourists' intention to try local food and their revisit intention, with a specific focus on locavore practices in Indonesia. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behavior and enriched by constructs from experience economy, narrative engagement, and sustainability ethics, a novel conceptual model was developed and tested using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). Data were collected from 327 domestic tourists who had engaged in traditional culinary experiences during their travels. The results reveal that perceptions of food authenticity, cultural food attachment, narrative engagement, social media influence, and sustainability awareness significantly influence tourists' intention to try local food. This intention, in turn, strongly predicts revisit intention. Notably, food neophobia was found to negatively moderate the relationship between intention and revisit behavior, underscoring the role of psychological barriers in culinary tourism. The study offers theoretical contributions by integrating underexplored variables into a cohesive behavioral framework and practical implications for tourism stakeholders in designing authentic, inclusive, and sustainability-oriented culinary experiences. These findings highlight the importance of food as both an emotional and ethical medium for enhancing tourist engagement and loyalty in emerging destinations.
AI Adoption For Accelerating Tourism Destination Development In Indonesia Susanto, Eko; Putri, Bintari Pangesti; Prawira, Mega Fitriani Adiwarna; Chandrawulan
Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Travel Management Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jthtm.v3i2.411

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming tourism by enabling personalised experiences, optimising operations, and supporting sustainable destination development. While extensive research has explored AI applications in advanced economies, studies remain limited in emerging contexts such as Indonesia. Addressing this gap, this study investigates how AI adoption can accelerate tourism destination development in Indonesia, a country with rich natural and cultural assets but significant digital, infrastructural, and governance challenges. Employing a qualitative strategic management approach, this study integrates SWOT–TOWS analysis and expert panel validation to identify internal and external factors influencing AI readiness. The findings position Indonesia in the Strength–Opportunity (SO) quadrant, suggesting that AI technologies—such as recommendation systems, virtual storytelling, and predictive analytics—hold significant potential for destination differentiation and sustainability. However, persistent barriers include low AI literacy, fragmented data systems, and regulatory limitations. The study contributes theoretically by contextualizing Innovation Diffusion Theory and Smart Tourism frameworks within a developing economy. Practically, it offers a strategic roadmap for inclusive and ethical AI adoption in tourism. Future research should explore quantitative modeling, cross-country comparisons, and the development of tourism-specific AI governance frameworks.
Co-Authors Abdul Malik Sayuti Acip Sutardi Adam Aliya Silmi Afgani, Kurnia Fajar Agus Sudono, Agus Alfattory Rheza Syahrul, Alfattory Rheza Ali Muhtasom Ananda, Ayu Andar Danova Lastaripar Goeltom Anggoro, Yudo Annisa Rachmah Fujianti Annisa Rizkia Syaputri Anwari Masatip Any Noor Arief Johari Asep Darmansyah Aura Bulan Andhara Prawira Ayu Ananda Az Zahra, Hana Shofiyyah Azizah Salsabila Nugraha Beta Budisetyorini Boediman, Alfred Cahaya Juniarti Cahaya Juniarti Candra Irawan Cantika, Wa Ode Ananda Yayang Chandra Budi Septyandi Chandrawulan Deddy Adisudharma Deddy Sobarna Sutadji Deddy Sobarna Sutaji Deddy Sobarna Sutaji Dede Kurnia, Dede Dematria Pringgabayu Dewi, Aprilia Nurmala Dicky Arsyul Salam Dinarsiah Chendraningrum Distria, Tiara Fadila Dzulfa Putri Luthfiya Fajar, Kurnia Febrianty, Ilma Amilia Fitria Rahayu Khaerani Fitriani, Tiara Fujianti, Annisa Rachmah Gaffar, Mohammad Rizal Hakam, Dzikri Firmansyah Herry Rachmat Widjaja Husniah, Diana Hutahaean, Agnes Fidela Agrefina Indrayana, Gun Gun Iqlima Ramadhani Irfa Rizkiani Safitri Juniarti, Cahaya Kurnia Fajar Afgani Kurnia Fajar Afgani Kurnia Fajar Afgani Larisa Nabila Putri Lestari, Gita Meilia Lili Adi Wibowo Marceilla Suryana Marceilla Suryana Mega Fitriani Adiwarna Prawira Melissa Shasya Bonita Melissa Shasya Bonita Moch Yusup Mohammad Rizal Gaffar Mohammad Rizal Gaffar Nadia Annisa Putri Nana Ganda Nanang Ganda Prawira Nono Wibisono Nugraha, Azizah Salsabila Nurkholifa, Tika Octaviani Ratnasari Santoso Perdana, Yoga Puluhulawa, Rosemery Pauline Rumayar Putri Luthfiya, Dzulfa Putri, Bintari Pangesti Raden Aswin Rahadi Rafdinal, Wahyu Rahadi, Raden Aswin Rahman, Bimo Falah Abdul Ratih Hurriyati Ratna Padmi Trihartanti Rivan Sutrisno Rosadi, Asep Santosa Sanjaya Satriani Siti Nurlaila Satriani Siti Nurlaila Septyandi, Chandra Budhi Septyandi, Chandra Budi Sri Hastuti Sri Sumarni Sulistiana, Oktavera Suryana, Marceilla Suryana, Marceilla Syifaa Novianti Syukri, Muhammad Yazidus Tamara Herlinda Erwin Tiara Fadila Distria Tomy Andrianto Utomo, Sherly Rakasiwi Putri Vanessa Gaffar Vany Octaviany Wahyu Rafdinal Widyastuti, Sri Utari Wisi Wulandari Yunieta Anny Nainggolan