Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora
Vol 15 No 2 (2026)

Socio-Technical Eco-Innovation: Empowering Surabaya’s Urban Village Communities through Participatory Design Intervention

F. Priyo Suprobo (Universitas Widya Kartika)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study presents the development and evaluation of the Eco-Innovation Toolkit for Sustainable Urban Villages (EcoIT-SUV) as a socio-technical intervention for community-based environmental innovation. The research aims to design a participatory and operational toolkit that enables local residents in Surabaya’s urban villages to manage ecological innovation through collaborative learning and structured planning. Using an action research approach, the study engaged residents and experts in two stages: participatory development through focus group discussions and expert evaluation using quantitative and qualitative feedback. The results show that EcoIT-SUV effectively enhances green dynamic capability, fosters environmental innovation, and integrates local social structures with technological practices. Expert evaluations using the Friedman test indicate consistent material and design quality across indicators, validating its readiness for community application. This study contributes to understanding how socio-technical systems can support urban sustainability through participatory design and localized innovation management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JISH

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora (JISH) is a journal that uses a double-blind peer review model that can be accessed online. The purpose of JISH is to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from a theoretical and empirical perspective in society and ...