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APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
ISSN : 29628342     EISSN : 29627222     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59110/aplikatif
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities seeks Review articles, Case reports and original contributions in the area of Social Science and Humanities. The Journal invites original Research Papers, Review articles, Technical or Case reports and Short communications that are not published or not being considered for publication. This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.
Articles 142 Documents
Strengthening Community Resilience through Faith Based Humanitarian Action: A Study of MDMC in Marurinding, West Sulawesi Muhammad Alifuddin; Nadir La Jamudi; Suarni Suarni; Rosmini Rosmini
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Lembaga Junal dan Publikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.917

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This study examines how faith-based humanitarian action contributed to strengthening community resilience in Marurinding, West Sulawesi, after the 2021 earthquake. Focusing on the humanitarian practices of the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC), this study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with an ethnographic orientation. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document review involving community members, local actors, volunteers, and relevant humanitarian documents. The findings show that the Marurinding community experienced multidimensional disruption, including damaged houses, temporary displacement, limited access to services, fear of aftershocks, and anxiety caused by tsunami-related rumours. MDMC responded through organized service posts, volunteer coordination, logistics distribution, health support, temporary shelter, clean water, sanitation facilities, spiritual reinforcement, disaster education, anti-hoax awareness, and psychosocial activities for children. These interventions helped affected residents regain access to basic needs, safety, reliable information, emotional support, and social confidence. The study also shows that dakwah pencerahan functioned as an ethical foundation for MDMC’s humanitarian practice by translating religious values into inclusive and practical service. Rather than operating as sectarian charity, MDMC’s assistance was coordinated, need-based, and non-discriminatory. This study concludes that faith-based humanitarian action can strengthen community resilience when it combines material support, psychosocial care, disaster education, social trust, and inclusive service delivery.
Corn Farmers’ Resilience to Crop Failure through Social Capital in Karandu Village, Konawe Regency Asrani Asrani; Hannin Pradita Nur Soulthoni
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.909

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Corn farmers in Karandu Village, Konawe Regency, repeatedly experience crop failures caused by pest outbreaks, drought, flooding, and unpredictable climate conditions, which undermine household economic stability. This study aims to explain how social capital supports farmers’ resilience in facing crop failure, focusing on bonding, bridging, and linking social capital. A descriptive qualitative design was employed involving 12 purposively selected informants, consisting of eight corn farmers, two collectors, the village head, and one agricultural extension worker. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis, and were analysed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings show that crop failure reduces farmers’ incomes, increases dependence on informal loans, and forces households to reduce essential expenditures. However, farmers continue corn cultivation by mobilising bonding social capital through cooperation, seed sharing, and labour exchange; bridging social capital through flexible credit and market relations with collectors; and linking social capital through support from village government, extension workers, and agricultural institutions. These findings indicate that strengthening social capital is essential for enhancing the resilience of smallholder corn farmers in areas prone to recurrent crop failure.
Mataano Mambio Tradition as Social Capital for Social Balance and Community Welfare among the Laporo People Dian Puspita Rizki; Suwarti Suwarti
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.945

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This study examines the Mataano Mambio tradition as a form of social capital in maintaining social balance and community welfare among the Laporo community in Kombeli Village, Pasarwajo District, Buton Regency, Indonesia. Although many studies have discussed local wisdom and social capital, limited attention has been given to indigenous harvest traditions as integrated socio-cultural mechanisms that sustain social harmony and collective well-being. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews with 15 informants consisting of traditional leaders, community leaders, youth representatives, and local residents, as well as documentation studies. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. Source and method triangulation were employed to ensure data credibility. The findings reveal that Mataano Mambio strengthens five dimensions of social balance: social solidarity, economic cooperation, cultural preservation, ecological awareness, and spiritual responsibility. Community participation in harvest rituals, customary deliberations, traditional performances, and environmental conservation practices reinforces social cohesion, collective responsibility, and community welfare. The active involvement of younger generations also supports cultural continuity amid modernization and social change. Therefore, Mataano Mambio represents an important form of local wisdom and social capital that strengthens community resilience and promotes harmonious and sustainable social life among the Laporo people.
The Effectiveness of BOS Fund Management in Improving School Quality at SDN 184 Tebo, Jambi Eva Silvia; Yulia Wiji Astika; Joko Susanto; Poiran Poiran; Teta Wismar; Silvia Jesika
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.956

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School Operational Assistance Fund (BOS) is a government program intended to support school operational needs and improve the quality of educational services. However, the availability of BOS funds does not automatically guarantee improvements in school quality if the funds are not managed effectively, transparently, and accountably. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of BOS fund management in improving school quality at SDN 184 Tebo Regency, Jambi, and to identify the obstacles encountered in its implementation. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, and limited on-site document review involving the principal, teachers, BOS treasurer, school committee, and parents. The data were analyzed through data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that BOS fund management at SDN 184 was not fully effective. Program understanding, target accuracy, achievement of objectives, and tangible changes were partially achieved, while timeliness remained the weakest indicator. BOS funds contributed to learning activities, teacher training, textbooks, and administrative facilities. However, delayed fund disbursement, limited understanding of the new treasurer, additional fees reported by some parents, unmet facility needs, and delayed learning materials limited the effectiveness of fund management. The study suggests that schools need to strengthen BOS planning, transparency, monitoring, and financial management capacity to support sustainable school quality improvement.
Attachment Style Profiles Across Depression Levels among Undergraduate Students: A Descriptive Study Pupung Sugitri; Susi Fitri
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.947

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This study aims to describe attachment style profiles based on depression levels among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. A descriptive quantitative design was employed. The respondents consisted of 738 students from the 2016, 2017, and 2018 cohorts, selected using proportional stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Adult Attachment Scale (AAS) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The AAS classified students into secure, avoidant, anxious/ambivalent, and combined attachment categories, while the BDI classified depression levels. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and cross-tabulations. The findings show that secure attachment was the dominant profile across the three cohorts. Most students were categorized within normal mood fluctuation and mild mood disturbance levels, although smaller proportions were found in borderline clinical depression, moderate depression, severe depression, and extreme depression categories. These findings provide an initial profile of students’ attachment and depression patterns and highlight the need for preventive mental health support in higher education.
UNCLOS Gaps and the Blue Economy: Integrating International Maritime Law and Fiqh al-Bī’ah for Sustainable Ocean Governance Ahmad Iffan; Hendriko Arizal; Arif Roihan; Muhammad Faiz Algifari
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.948

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Existing blue economy frameworks and international maritime governance continue to face limitations in addressing contemporary marine sustainability challenges, particularly biodiversity loss, deep-sea mining, unequal benefit-sharing, and weak implementation mechanisms. This study examines how international maritime law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), can support the blue economy and SDG 14, while also analyzing the ethical contribution of Fiqh al-Bī’ah (Islamic environmental jurisprudence) to sustainable ocean governance. Using a normative juridical approach, this research analyzes international legal instruments, policy documents, and scholarly literature related to maritime governance, the blue economy, SDG 14, and Islamic environmental ethics. The findings show that although UNCLOS provides an important legal foundation for marine environmental protection, sustainable resource use, benefit-sharing, and international cooperation, several normative and implementation gaps remain, especially in relation to biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction and deep-sea mining. The study further finds that Fiqh al-Bī’ah principles, including khilāfah, mīzān, amānah, and lā ḍarar wa lā ḍirār, can complement international maritime law by strengthening ethical responsibility, ecological balance, and intergenerational justice. This integration offers an interdisciplinary framework for sustainable maritime governance, particularly for maritime and Muslim-majority states such as Indonesia.
Implementing Wordwall to Promote Student Participation in Junior High School EFL Listening Activities Alya Nurul Fadillah; Saskia Fitriana; Evatul Azizah; Dinda Khumayra; Ismail Rifqi Ubaidillah; Kenny Shania Lestari R.
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.953

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Listening is an essential skill in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning; however, many students still face difficulties in understanding spoken English. Although Wordwall has been widely used in English learning, studies examining its implementation in EFL listening activities at the junior high school level remain limited. This study aimed to investigate how Wordwall was implemented in EFL listening activities and how students participated during the learning process. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, this study involved 32 seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 13 Malang. Data were collected through classroom observation, semi-structured group interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s qualitative data analysis procedures. The findings showed that Wordwall supported interactive listening activities by encouraging students to answer questions actively, collaborate in group discussions, maintain attention to audio materials, and respond positively during the lesson. Students also perceived Wordwall as enjoyable and helpful in supporting their focus and listening comprehension. These findings suggest that Wordwall may support a more interactive and student-centered listening environment in junior high school EFL classrooms. Practically, this study provides English teachers with an alternative digital learning medium to foster students’ participation and classroom interaction in listening instruction.
The Meaning of Success Among Single Career Women Aged 30–40: an Indonesian Indigenous Psychology Perspective Indira Mustika Tandiono; Puput Mariyati
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.966

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Indonesia is witnessing a growing number of single, career-oriented women aged 30–40, particularly in urban areas. They continue to face social pressure rooted in collectivistic and patriarchal values equating women's success with marriage and motherhood. This study aims to explore how single career women construct and interpret the meaning of success from an indigenous Indonesian psychology perspective. A qualitative approach using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed with three purposively selected participants representing variation in ethnicity, religion, and career field. Data was gathered through in-depth interviews and daily reflective diaries. Findings reveal that the meaning of success shifted from a material and achievement-oriented definition toward a process-based orientation centered on small, daily, gratitude-laden experiences, inner peace, and consistency in upholding spiritual values rooted in local wisdom and religiosity. These findings affirm the relevance of an indigenous psychology approach in understanding success as inseparable from religiosity, family values, social relations, and local cultural wisdom, contributing to culturally sensitive psychological practice and challenging the stigma attached to unmarried career women in Indonesia.
Institutionalizing Digital Trade Governance in Africa: AfCFTA, PAPSS, and the Politics of Regional Infrastructure Gaps Habib Budiman; Arya Luthfi Permadi; Wahyu Wulandari
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.969

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This article analyzes how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) institutionalize digital trade governance in Africa amid persistent infrastructure gaps, regulatory fragmentation, and asymmetric dependence on external payment and data infrastructures. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical design, this study examines official policy documents, multilateral reports, and peer-reviewed scholarship on digital trade, regional integration, data governance, and international political economy. The analysis applies neoliberal institutionalism while engaging critical debates on digital sovereignty and digital colonialism. The findings show that AfCFTA has moved beyond a conventional trade liberalization project by becoming a continental rule-making forum for digital trade, data flows, consumer protection, cybersecurity, and electronic transactions. PAPSS complements this legal architecture by reducing cross-border payment frictions, lowering dependence on third-party currencies, and retaining more financial data within African institutional circuits. However, the study also finds that institutional effectiveness remains constrained by national sovereignty resistance, fiscal protectionism, uneven cyber-regulatory capacity, weak enforcement mechanisms, and overlapping regional economic communities. The article argues that Africa’s pursuit of inclusive digital sovereignty depends not only on adopting continental rules, but also on aligning domestic laws, financing hard infrastructure, strengthening supranational coordination, and designing fair adjustment mechanisms for weaker member states. The study contributes to debates on regionalism by showing that digital trade integration requires legal harmonization, operational payment infrastructure, and credible compliance capacity at the same time.
Legal Protection Against Account Suspension for Digital Platform Workers: A Doctrinal and Empirical Study in Semarang, Indonesia Nur Hidayati; Taufiq Yulianto
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.967

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The rapid expansion of the digital platform economy has transformed employment relationships in Indonesia and created new challenges for workers’ legal protection and platform governance. This study examines the legal protection available to digital platform workers against account suspension and analyzes the role of public policy in promoting fair and accountable platform governance. The study combined doctrinal legal research with an empirical qualitative approach. Relevant Indonesian legislation and legal principles were examined through statutory and conceptual analyses, while semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 purposively selected digital platform workers in Semarang, Indonesia. Interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Sixteen participants had personally experienced account suspension and reported immediate income loss, limited explanations for suspension decisions, and ineffective appeal mechanisms. The doctrinal analysis further indicates that existing Indonesian regulations provide only general legal safeguards and do not specifically regulate algorithm-based account suspension, mandatory explanations, meaningful human review, or standardized grievance procedures. The study concludes that fair platform governance requires clearer regulatory standards, transparent written explanations, accessible appeal mechanisms, and meaningful human review before permanent account suspension is imposed.