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Robbi Rahim
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ATHENA: Journal of Social Culture and Society
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29853605     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58905/athena
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society is a peer-reviewed academic international journal that publishes original research on a wide range of topics related to social, cultural, and societal issues. Our goal is to provide a forum for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their findings and insights on the complex and evolving nature of society and culture. We publish four issues per year, featuring articles from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Our scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Anthropology, Communication, Cultural studies, Education, Gender studies, Human geography, Linguistics, Literature, Media studies, Political science, Psychology, Sociology. We welcome submissions from researchers at all career levels and from any geographic location. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our editorial process and encourage submissions from underrepresented groups.
Articles 77 Documents
Analysis of Employee Procurement Process: Case Study at CIMB Niaga Bank of Banjarmasin Shifa Fauzia; Meldasari Said
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 3 (2023): July 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i3.136

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This study aims to analyze the employee recruitment and selection process at CIMB Niaga Bank of Banjarmasin and the effect to the employee performance. The research used a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that CIMB Niaga Banjarmasin uses an open and closed recruitment process through internal and external sources, and uses both scientific and non-scientific methods in selecting employees. Job announcements have taken advantage of technology and social media. However, the selection method used is still conservative. It was found that recruitment and selection have an impact on the performance of employees at CIMB Niaga Bank Banjarmasin.. This proves that scientific recruitment methods such as psychological tests can predict the performance of prospective employees in the future
Novels Ancika Dia Yang Bersamaku Tahun 1995 by Pidi Baiq in Feminist Perspective Iqbalva Demas Wibowo; Onok Yayang Pamungkas
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.100

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This study represents an effort to investigate the feminist spirit within Pidi Baiq's novel "Ancika Dia Yang Bersamaku Tahun 1995". The study employs a qualitative research method. The data used is the novel Ancika Dia Yang Bersamaku Tahum 1995, published by Pastel Books in 2021. Data collection was carried out through the technique of note-taking. The findings of the study reveal that the novel Ancika Dia Yang Bersamaku Tahun 1995 possesses a strong representation of feminism. Through the story's plot, the author presents a discourse about the equality of rights and obligations between women and men. The novel portrays the importance of equality, equal rights, and respect for women. Through the character of Ancika, readers are invited to witness the role of a strong, brave woman who is capable of determining her own fate. This stimulates thought about the importance of creating a just and inclusive society, where women have an equal and respected role in all aspects of life. The implications of the findings highlight the importance of valuing and recognizing the equality between women and men in various aspects of life. Thus, society must strive to create an environment that is fair and inclusive, where women have equal rights with men in social interactions, relationships, and other fields.
Islamic Democracy or Secular? Some Aspects of Democracy Practiced in Indonesia Brilliant Windy Khairunnisa
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.108

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Indonesia is one of the largest democratic countries in the world, especially in the way of elections with its unique system. However, Indonesia is notable for its largest population of Islamic society which could influence its policy. In this regard, this study aims to analyse the democratic application in Indonesia with an Islamic democracy or secular democracy by using democracy indicators including the election process, civil liberties, government function, and political culture. This study was conducted with a qualitative explorative method while both primary and secondary data were conceived. This study results illustrate that the Indonesian state does not implement an Islamic democratic system because there is no Islamic constitution that applies in it, however, due to the existence of a majority Muslim society somehow influences some of the policies that apply therefore that it cannot be claimed to be a completely secular democracy. Nevertheless, the future of the democratic system in Indonesia will be determined by the results of the general election in 2024
Rural Development Research Trends: Bibliometric Analysis Using Publish or Perish and Vosviewer Komang Ariyanto
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.121

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This article aims to revisit the study of rural development, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods by highlighting publications in Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar from 1980 to 2023. The study utilized Google Scholar's and Semantic Scholar's 43-year citation database to compile articles. The keywords used in this study were "Rural Development," "Agricultural Development," and "Rural Livelihoods," with English document filters applied through the Publish or Perish software. Descriptive statistical methods were used to present graphs, diagrams, tables, and literature reviews. Subsequently, a bibliometric analysis was performed on the data using the VOSviewer software. In this study, visualization of citations and keywords was conducted. The study reveals significant research trends in rural development, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods over the past 43 years. Based on the visualization of a large cluster network map containing concepts related to rural development, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods, various advancements in concept development emerged. Studies on the mathematical modeling of rural development, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods remain separate. No study has integrated the topic of agricultural development and rural livelihoods within the context of agricultural development. The researcher further employs bibliometric analysis to identify relevant keywords related to the topics of study: rural development, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods. Thus, the researchers suggest further study on the rationalization of farmers in dryland areas to realize food security for local communities' livelihoods. Additionally, studying agricultural development programs on dryland areas is necessary, integrating the perspective of sustainable livelihoods to support and realize sustainable rural development
Semantic Association of Jihad: Indonesian Muslim Students’ Perspectives Nur Latifah; Akhmad Muzakki; Sofiatul Karimah
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.135

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The findings show that the students’ view on Jihad is not merely identical to fighting but also the application of Jihad, which varies. It has a wide spectrum as long as its purpose and still in the religious morality frame. Spreading Rahmatan (affection) concept and The word jihad, which mentioned in the Qur'an about 35 times, including its derivations, has often been understood only at the scriptural level, detached from its contexts. As a result, jihad has been assumed to be a specific act of violence, such as terrorism and radicalism. This article aims to explain the concept of jihad in Islam from the perspective of Indonesian Muslim students at Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia, and to explore the factors that influence their understanding of jihad. This study adopts a semantic approach to the teaching of jihad in the Qur'an, contextualizing it with the current situation. The findings show that the students' view of jihad is not limited to physical fighting, but also includes a wide range of other applications, as long as they are motivated by religious morality. The moral and spiritual values implicit in jihad include spreading the concept of rahmahan (affection) and promoting peace of life and spiritual values
Social Action Youth Church of Central Kalimantan through Churches, Educational institutions and Civil Societies Aprianto Wirawan; Akius Maling; Reynhard Malau; Pence Ullo
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.138

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The background of our research is based on the existence of stigmas in Christian society regarding the fact that present youth, other than being predicted as future leaders, are at the crossroads of searching for participation inside and outside the church. Thus, based on these phenomena, church youth tend to be labeled as critical but feeble community members when dealing with service realities in church and educational institutions. The qualitative research method applied interviews to unearth the research subjects' narratives as a tribute to the youth's silenced voices. The research aimed to show the intertwined journey—both at the beginning, intersection, and turning point of the journey itself—as a citizen of the church as well as a citizen of society who is responsible for their faith. Results of the project showed that church youth were not only involved in school participation but also in church service circles and social actions
Miroslav Volf's Theosophy and Charitable Social Living Yulia Putri; Rahel Gloria Merlinda Suriani; Fetriani; Yohana Sefle; Alfonso Munte
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.144

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Worldviews of Christian practice across society globally inevitably revolve around Christianity's mainstream sense of patterned spirituality. Christian spirituality is such a diverse practice, though, that researchers have decided spirituality itself is unable to be quantified as one segmented behavior. Christian spirituality is neither merely a hierarchical ladder nor simply something designed to attain ultimate spirituality. Patterns of glorifying private Christian spirituality become the locality of Miroslav Volf's criticism as both philosopher and theologian. The data collected here represents qualitative research utilizing interview techniques recorded on smartphones. The recordings were processed into verbatim transcripts as a medium for gathering narratives related to the subjects' experiences. We conducted qualitative research through interview techniques, as Christian life and the practices of society and self are closely related to the subjects' lives and their social engagement. The results showed that spirituality is both a tension and a celebration of diversity within Christian practices in everyday life. Spirituality within the research context of the Christian youth congregation in Palangka Raya Church exists within responsibilities, appreciations, mutual learnings, and becoming immersed within social axioms as Christian citizens in and through life in all of its complexities
Hustle Culture in Social Media: Exploring the Imagined Success in the Modern Era Athifah Chairunnisah; Lilawati Kurnia
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.151

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This study examines how the notion of success among modern Indonesian youth, particularly the millennial generation, is constructed through the hustle culture trend on social media. With social media playing a significant role in shaping the aspirations and lifestyles of young individuals, the study centers on the hustle culture trend due to its strong promotion of values such as hard work, ambition, and productivity as integral to their way of life. Data was collected from various platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, comprising textual, visual, and multimedia content related to hustle culture and the modern urban youth lifestyle in Indonesia. Additionally, interviews were conducted with six millennial respondents. The collected data is analyzed using the Ethnography Content Analysis (ECA) approach while reflecting on various theoretical concepts regarding youth, urban, social media, and hustle culture. The findings demonstrate that the hustle culture trend constructs an idealized image and lifestyle of modern urban youth, portraying them as modern, productive, and inspirational, thereby equating the social media image of success with actual success. This research provides a fresh perspective on understanding success among Indonesian youth in the modern era, specifically by examining the influence of social media practices in their daily l­­ives
The Needs of Beginning Thai BIPA Learners on Indonesian Cultural Content Ari Ambarwati; Prayitno Tri Laksono; Sri Wahyuni; Ifit Novita Sari
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.153

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Indonesia and Thailand share the same cultural knowledge regarding rice food consumption and the heroic epic Panji or Inao. However, research exploring learning materials about this two cultural knowledge as BIPA learning materials for beginner Thai BIPA learners has not been intensively conducted. This research focuses on efforts to identify the need for Indonesian-Thai cultural content material for BIPA students at the beginner level. This research design uses ADDIE by adapting the first two steps, namely first, compiling questionnaires and interviews with BIPA Thai elementary students and teachers to obtain projections of the needs and preferences of non-text BIPA textbooks containing Inao's story. Second, conduct a needs and preferences analysis of the results of questionnaires and interviews of beginner-level BIPA Thai learners. The respondents of this study were six BIPA students from the State University of Malang, Walalailak University of Thailand, and the Islamic University of Malang. The results showed that the culture of rice consumption, the story of Inao or Panji, and Indonesian tourist attractions that became world heritage designated by UNESCO are interesting and need to be the content of BIPA learning materials, with the medium of electronic books, BIPA pages, and social media platforms (IG, FB, Twitter, and Youtube). The implication of this research is the preparation of BIPA learning designs for Thai BIPA students with cultural content of rice consumption, the story of Panji or Inao, and Indonesian tourist attractions that are UNESCO world heritage
Government Policy on Jatijajar Cave as a Community Economic Empowerment through Participation in Bapak Village, Jatijajar Subdistrict, Kebumen Regency Erich Fitiawan; N Nasiwan
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v1i4.166

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Economic problems and the welfare of the community are quite high, encouraging the government to continue to explore the potential of natural resources and human resources owned by a region, then develop it to support the economy and welfare of the community, one of which is in the field of tourism. For tourists and the community to know and be able to enjoy a tourist attraction, it is necessary to make efforts to manage tourist attractions. The focus of the study in this research is focused on the preposition: 1) The implementation of local government policies related to tourism must be supported by community empowerment in the development of micro-enterprises so that it will have an impact on improving the local economy; 2) Sustainable empowerment will be able to reduce the level of structural unemployment; 3) The higher the community participation in managing tourism objects, the more positive socio-economic changes will occur in the community. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between community participation and empowerment as well as public policy in managing tourist attractions in Kebumen Regency and its impact on the economy