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Populika
ISSN : 02162490     EISSN : 27759989     DOI : https://doi.org/10.37631/populika.v8i1
Jurnal POPULIKA is an open access, and peer-reviewed journal. Our main goal is to disseminate current and original articles from researchers and practitioners on various contemporary social and political issues: gender politics and identity, digital society and disruption, civil society movement, community welfare, social development, citizenship and public management, public policy innovation, international politics & security, media, information & literacy, politics, governance & democracy, radicalism and terrorism.
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Between Opportunity and Vulnerability: Women’s Access to the Creative Economy in the Coastal Village of Taman Ayu Izmi, Hulwatul
POPULIKA Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Populika
Publisher : Universitas Widya Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37631/populika.v14i1.2230

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Women's participation in the creative economy is a crucial aspect of achieving inclusive local development, particularly in coastal areas that have a high level of exposure to disaster risks. This study aims to analyze women's access to the creative economy sector and identify the opportunities and vulnerabilities they face in the context of disaster risks in the coastal village of Taman Ayu. This research employs a qualitative approach with data collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The data were analyzed using the Gender-Sensitive Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, which integrates gender analysis with disaster vulnerability assessment. The findings reveal that women play a significant role in supporting household income and sustaining community livelihoods through creative economy activities; however, their participation remains constrained by limited access to capital, skill development, and institutional support. On the other hand, women's involvement in creative economy activities serves as an adaptive strategy that strengthens the social and economic resilience of coastal communities to disaster risks. Therefore, this study concludes that strengthening women's capacity and improving their access to economic resources through inclusive and gender-responsive programs are essential to promoting resilient and sustainable coastal village development.   Keywords: Women’s Participation; Creative Economy; Gender; Coastal Community; Disaster Risk
Understanding Doctoral Struggles: A Multi-Disciplinary Case Study of Methodological and Institutional Challenges Mehrad, Aida; Narsimha Rao Dandala; Nduka Rapheal Ejeh; Saher Yusuf; Juliet Ukamaka Okpara; Nimisha S; Wirngo Peter Ayukea; Hellen Mukami Munyi; Abdulkarim Abdullah AlHussaini
POPULIKA Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Populika
Publisher : Universitas Widya Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37631/populika.v14i1.2028

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Doctoral students across disciplines frequently encounter methodological difficulties that can delay progress, affect research quality, and contribute to attrition; however, empirical, cross-disciplinary studies that explain why these challenges occur and how they are shaped by institutional contexts remain limited. This study explores the methodological challenges doctoral candidates face across four disciplines: Business Administration (DBA), Computer Science (DCS), Science (DSc), and Arts (DA), and examines how disciplinary norms, supervisory practices, and institutional structures shape these experiences. Using an explanatory multi-case study approach, nine doctoral candidates were purposefully selected to represent diverse disciplinary and institutional backgrounds. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analysis of key research documents and were examined thematically to identify recurring patterns and contextual influences. The findings reveal both discipline-specific challenges, such as differing assumptions about knowledge and research design, and cross-cutting issues, including misaligned supervision, constraints on ethical approval, emotional strain, and limited institutional support. By comparing cases across disciplines, the study highlights how contextual factors contribute to these difficulties and, in some instances, help mitigate them. Based on these insights, the study offers practical recommendations, including clearer alignment of supervisory roles, earlier and more structured methodological and ethical training, and increased access to interdisciplinary research support. Overall, this research contributes empirical evidence to the doctoral education literature and underscores the need for systemic improvements to enhance doctoral students’ research experiences and outcomes. Keywords: Case Study; Methodology Challenges; Research Methodology.