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Public Participation in the 2024 Regent and Vice Regent Election of Kutai Kartanegara Regency Ellisa Wulan Oktavia; Adam Idris; Saipul Saipul
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : MASI Mandiri Edukasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v4i4.828

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This study investigates the dynamics of public participation in the 2024 Regional Head and Deputy Regional Head Elections (Pilkada) of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, addressing the core problem of fluctuating voter engagement and the factors that shape citizens' willingness to participate in both the main election and the mandated revote (PSU). The objective of this research is to analyze the level of public participation and identify the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing voter behavior, particularly in relation to the implementation of KPU Regulation No. 9 of 2022 and the use of local wisdom-based outreach strategies. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana. The results show that the principles outlined in PKPU No. 9 of 2022, especially those pertaining to public engagement, have been effectively implemented through collaborative, adaptive, and culturally grounded socialization efforts that improve political understanding. Supporting factors of participation include political awareness, civic responsibility, emotional proximity to candidates, and pragmatic motivations such as money politics. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include political apathy, distrust in the political system, limited knowledge of candidates, limited time for socialization, geographical barriers, natural disasters, and limited understanding of the PSU mechanism. Overall, public participation in both the Pilkada and the PSU in Kutai Kartanegara reflects a dynamic interaction between enthusiasm and structural and cultural constraints, forming a complex landscape of idealistic and pragmatic voter motivations.
Evaluating the Strategy of Diskominfostandi Mahakam Ulu in Bridging the Digital Divide in Border Areas: A Study of Telecommunications Policy in Indonesia's 3T Regions Andri Gunawan; Muhammad Noor; Adam Idris; Niken Nurmiyati
Golden Ratio of Social Science and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): June - November
Publisher : Manunggal Halim Jaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52970/grsse.v6i2.2250

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This study examines the policy strategies implemented by the Communications, Informatics, Statistics, and Cryptography Agency (Diskominfostandi) of Mahakam Ulu Regency in addressing the digital divide and promoting equitable access to telecommunications and internet services in border regions. As one of Indonesia’s frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped (3T) regions, Mahakam Ulu faces persistent challenges related to geographical isolation, limited infrastructure, and unequal digital connectivity. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, this study collected data through in-depth interviews with seven key informants, field observations, and document analysis conducted between March and April 2026. Data were analyzed thematically to identify policy strategies, implementation patterns, and institutional challenges in telecommunications governance. The findings reveal that significant disparities in digital connectivity persist across the region. Of the 49 BTS towers available, 15 (30.6%) remain inactive, while 35 of 50 villages continue to depend on satellite-based V-Sat connectivity. Diskominfostandi’s policy strategy is structured around three key dimensions: collaborative infrastructure development, digital human resource capacity building, and regulatory governance strengthening. However, policy implementation remains constrained by systemic challenges, including fragmented intergovernmental coordination, dependence on the central government agency BAKTI, a regional funding gap exceeding IDR 70 billion, and limited institutional capacity. This study contributes to the growing literature on digital divide reduction, telecommunications governance, and place-based digital policy by demonstrating that standardized national approaches are insufficient to address the unique conditions of 3T border regions. The study recommends an integrated policy model combining Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, strengthened inter-agency coordination mechanisms, and community-centered digital empowerment programs to achieve sustainable digital inclusion and equitable regional development.