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Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI)
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Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) is a double-blind peer-reviewed publication devoted to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of social and environmental issues by the publication of original research or critical review. The journal covers all aspects relating to social and environmental, including: Social Issues: Sociology, Social Welfare, Politics, Public Policy, Anthropology, Communication, and other related topics covering social issues. Environmental Issues: Political Ecology, Human Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, Sustainability Development, Forestry, and other related topics covering environmental issues. The topics of the article are not only on Indonesian social and environmental issues but also on other regions of the world.
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Coastal Vulnerability Assessment of Kanthi Coast, India by the Geospatial Technology Dey, Nayan; Das, Payel
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.910

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Since ancient times, most of the world’s civilization flourished along the banks of rivers and the coastal region. So the coastal region plays a vital role for human economic activities as well as their livelihood. The Kanthi coast, the northernmost part of the North Circus coast of India stretches in West Bengal and northern Odisha. The 45 km stretched coast land is associated with a dense population and faces the tropical cyclone emerging from the Bay of Bengal. The prime objective of the paper is to assess the coastal vulnerability of the study area. With the help of several indicators, viz. shoreline change rate, rate of sea level change, slope of the beach, wave height, tidal range, regional elevation, geomorphic features, sediment properties, coastal regulation zone (CRZ) violation ratio, the research work assess the Coastal Vulnerability Zone (CVZ) of the Kanthi Coastal region. The weightage sum method and Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) are being used. From this research work, it has been revealed that the western segment especially, Digha and Shankarpur are experiencing a high vulnerability situation.
[Retracted] Assessment of Catchment Hydrology and Soil Fertility Under Different Land Use Systems in Fagita Lekuma District, Ethiopia Biset, Getie; Tigabu, Getnet
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.982

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This article has been retracted from Vol. 4 Issue 3 (December 2023) for violation of publication ethics (False Author)
Barriers to Implementation of Environmental Management Accounting in South African Small and Medium Enterprises for Sustainable Performance Nyahuna, Thomas; Doorasamy, Mishelle; Baldavoo, Kiran
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.995

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The key aim of the study is to establish barriers to environmental management accounting (EMA) adoption by manufacturing small and medium enterprises (EMA) in Gauteng province, South Africa from an institutional theory standpoint. To attain the aim of the study 34 in-depth interviews were undertaken with manufacturing SME owners and managers on 34 SMEs. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyze interview transcripts and revealed that lack of government support, financial barriers, lack of incentives to adopt EMA, and absence of guidance to adopt EMA are acting as barriers of SMEs in South Africa from adopting EMA. As a result, the study proposes various incentives such as tax concessions and discounts on eco-materials to encourage SME EMA adoption. Also, the government should take center-stage in making available green training and amplifying awareness of environmental management within SMEs in South Africa. Overall, the study would help regulators and policymakers to align regulations and green strategies with factors that hinder EMA adoption in a ploy to overcome them.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Farmers Towards Restoration of Degraded Land; the Cases of Harbo and Adea districts in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia Hailu, Hiwot; Hinde, Omer; Midhakso, Rorisa; Bayera, Gizachaw; Limenih, Beliyu; Ayana, Alemayehu N
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v5i1.1021

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Land restoration is one of Ethiopia's top priorities for aligning development efforts with a climate-resilient green economy. In Ethiopia, initiatives to rehabilitate degraded land are generally evaluated in terms of the local people's economic and environmental impacts. Farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and actions toward land restoration, on the other hand, have to be taken into consideration for long-term natural resource conservation. As a consequence, this study examines the relationships between farmers' knowledge, attitude, and contributions to behavioral change in the restoration of degraded land. Data were collected from 120 farmers who participated in the restoration of degraded land. Structural equation models and mediation analyses were utilized for path analysis. The findings indicated that farmers had a good understanding of land restoration techniques. Analysis of the causal models revealed that farmers' attitude toward land restoration is highly influenced by their knowledge level of farmers. The outcome also revealed that positive attitudes of farmers resulted in behavioral change towards land restoration. Effective local community participation in the land restoration process and strengthening of their knowledge and attitudes that influence their behavior should be the cornerstones of sustainable land restoration.
Impact of Water Scarcity on Domestic Water Use in Drought-prone Barind Tract, Bangladesh: A Sociological Perspective Jahura, Sultana; Islam, M. Zulfiquar Ali; Mostafa, M.G
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.1031

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The Barind tract (northwest part of Bangladesh) is facing the prevailing disaster of drought due to extreme climatic conditions, including low rainfall. This research attempts to measure the character of the domestic water crisis and the adaptation capacity of the drought-affected Barind people. It also investigates the impact of climate-induced water scarcity on the socioeconomic livelihood of respondents in two villages of the Tanore sub-district in Rajshahi district, which is the most drought-prone area in the Barind tract. In the study area, face-to-face interviews (n = 246) through a structured questionnaire with the respondents of two villages were conducted in an affable environment to collect primary (quantitative) data. In-depth interviews were also conducted with two farmers to collect qualitative data for the study. So it is mixed-method research. All the gathered data were examined using Atlas TI, SPSS, and GIS software. The results of this research show an extended scenario of excessive use of groundwater for domestic purposes due to water table depletion. It presents a portfolio of the sufferings of domestic water users in the study area, not only during the load-shedding period but also during the lack of technical support. Few people are bound to use more contaminated pond water for applying artificial fish feed. Poor inhabitants who depend on others for domestic water are facing more critical conditions due to the inability to install deep-tube wells at a higher cost. As a result, people need to move further away to collect fresh groundwater for domestic use.
Coastal Degradation in Tanjung Uma, Batam City, Indonesia: A SWOT Analysis of Environmental Challenges and Opportunities Suhardono, Sapta; Adicita, Yosef; Sari, Mega Mutiara; Tehupeiory, Aarce; Suryawan, I Wayan Koko
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v5i1.1060

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This research examines the escalating environmental degradation observed along the Tanjung Uma coastline, juxtaposing its unique challenges with the global narrative of declining coastal health. As a thriving marine ecosystem, Tanjung Uma has recently experienced considerable ecological decline, cascading effects on local biodiversity, community livelihoods, and socio-cultural dynamics. The study provides a granular understanding of the region's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats by combining a comprehensive literature review and a SWOT analysis. Findings highlight the dire state of the marine environment, driven by factors such as pollution, waste accumulation, and broader implications of climate change. However, the research also underscores the potential for regional cooperation, community engagement, and leveraging traditional knowledge as avenues for sustainable intervention. As a microcosm of global coastal challenges, Tanjung Uma's case offers insights that can inform broader strategies for marine conservation and community resilience.
Upshots of Surface Water Quality on the Incidence of Water-Borne Disease Cases in Communities Along River Ase in Southern Nigeria Ushurhe, Ochuko; Uzowulu, Olannye Donald; Origho, Thaddeus; Tennyson, Edojarievwen Uvietabore; Chukubuzor, Emetulu Victor
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v5i2.1068

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In Southern Nigeria, there is the problem of inadequate access to safe drinking water and the incidence of water-borne diseases that reduce vitality and economic productivity. It is on this premise that the paper assesses the upshots of surface water quality on the wide range of water-borne disease cases in the study area. The study employed an experimental and expost facto research design.  A surface water sample from each of the six communities along River Ase was analyzed for physicochemical and bacteriological quality parameters using standard procedures for twelve months. The resulting data were compared to the WHO recommended limits and the suitability of the surface water for residential use was determined using the water quality index. In addition, health records of persons diagnosed and treated for water-borne diseases were collected from limited health record centers in the study communities to determine those impacted by water-borne diseases. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression statistical techniques to test the posited hypothesis (Ho). The results showed that there is variation in the water quality of the river. The posited hypothesis showed that 51% of the incidence of water-borne diseases was significantly dependent on the quality of water at P > 0.05. Also, the WQI indicated that the water quality fell between bad and medium (42.80 - 58.05), indicating that the water should be treated before consumption. The study, therefore, recommends the testing of the water periodically to safeguard human health.
Compositional and Structural Diversity of Woody Stands in the Community Forests of Rogho and Boala in Central-West Burkina Faso Tiamiyu, Kasimou; Yanogo, Isidore Pawendkisgou; Nacoulma, et Blandine Marie Ivette
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.1069

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The biodiversity of community forests is poorly studied in Burkina Faso. This results in a lack of understanding of their ecological importance, which is characterized by neglect in their management. The main objective of this study is to characterize the flora and woody vegetation of the community forests of Rogho and Boala to demonstrate their importance. For this purpose, a forest inventory was conducted using stratified random sampling methods. Shannon, Simpson, Margalef, and Pielou diversity indices reveal significant biodiversity of the flora in both forests, with a better distribution of individuals within the species that make them up. The horizontal structure of the two woody populations is characterized by a predominance of individuals with small diameters (DBH € [5cm-25cm[) on either side, with respective regeneration rates of 58.36% and 22.46% for Rogho and Boala. Regarding the ecological importance of species, Lannea microcarpa has the highest Importance Value Index (IVI = 99.06) for the Rogho site, and Vitellaria paradoxa for the Boala site (IVI = 136.58). Phanerophytes dominate the flora of both forests with a strong presence of mesophanerophytes. The average density of woody plants is evaluated at 330.34 trees/ha and 742.01 trees/ha respectively in Rogho and Boala, with respective average land areas of 14.8 m2/ha and 119.78 m2/ha. This study highlights the strong ecological potential of the forests studied. Communal and regional authorities must develop strategies for the sustainable management of these forest areas.
Impact of Climate Change on Health and Livelihoods of Pastoral Communities in Kenya: A Case of North Eastern Region Wanjara, Amos Otieno; Ogembo, Paul O
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v4i3.1078

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The geospatial locale of the North Eastern Region naturally experiences dryness which when coupled with climate change poses a big threat to the livelihood and health of the communities therein. The region has of late experienced prolonged drought with serious ramifications on the health of the surrounding communities together with their livestock. The purpose of this paper is to assess the effect of climate change on the livelihoods and health of the Pastoral communities in N.E Kenya. The objectives of the study were: to establish how climate change affects the livelihoods of the pastoral communities; to establish the effect of climate change on the health of the pastoral communities in Kenya and to establish the appropriate intervention measures that could be put in place to address the climate change issues with its ramifications on the pastoralists in Kenya. The findings show that climate change has negative impacts on the health and socio-economic livelihoods of the pastoralists. The study used an empirical literature review adopting a meta-analytical approach. The study has implications on the policy directions on how to deal with the impacts of climate change on pastoralists, towards helping them adapt to the situation with resilience, while ensuring their welfare is guaranteed.
Building Characteristics and Incompatible Land Uses as Drivers of Fire Disaster Risk Falola, Olusegun Joseph; S.B. Agbola; A.M. Alabi
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v5i1.1082

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Risk-based land use planning is regarded as a controlling tool for reducing environmental disasters in urban settlements. However, unsustainable land use practices allow building and infrastructural developments in fire disaster-risk areas. Losses to urban fires are largely dependent on building and land use characteristics across settlements. This paper examines the underlying characteristics that increase fire risks in urban buildings by analyzing the relationship between land use patterns, types of building use, and fire disaster risk in the metropolitan area of Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were collected through a field survey using a structured questionnaire supplemented by focus group discussion. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 88 neighborhoods and 1,803 building occupants were selected using systematic random sampling. Findings indicate incompatible land use developments in many areas of the city. The study revealed that one out of five buildings were not accessible to fire-fighting vehicles owing to inadequate road widths (43.7%) and pot-holes (39.8%). One out of seven buildings (14.1%) had no water supply. About 10% of the buildings had emergency doors on permanent lock. About half of the building occupants relied on power supply sources that increased risks of fire occurrence (52%) and 49.4% used unsustainable waste disposal methods that threatened fire safety. The paper concluded that land use attributes, such as accessibility, compatibility of uses, water supply sources, sources of electricity supply and solid waste disposal method, and building characteristics, such as burglar proofs, nature of entrance/exit, type of lighting fuel are factors that are relevant in fire disaster risk analysis.