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Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare
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Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare (JSSEW) is a journal that focuses on the study of sustainable development in the social, environmental, and economic sectors. JSSEW promotes interdisciplinary studies through collaborative writing with academics, practitioners, and policy analysts. This journal accepts writing in the form of journal articles and book reviews. We welcome research studies based on extensive data from qualitative or quantitative, or systematic literature reviews. Submissions will be subject to normal editorial decision-making and peer review processes. Aim: To conduct multidisciplinary cross-disciplinary research from academics, researchers, and practitioners on various contentious and contemporary issues. Scope: 1. Socio-Environmental: Land clearing, Illegal Logging & Fuelwood Use, Wildlife Consumption 2. Ecology: Aqutic, Microbial, Terrestial, Taxonomic, Systems, Evolutionary, Behavioural, Population 3. Natural Welfare 4. Sustainable Welfare: People, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership, and Peace 5. Pollution: Monitoring, Policy, and Management 6. Society System: Nature Traditions, Society Learning, Forms of society common sense
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Lingkungan (semua ketegori) - Ilmu Lingkungan (Lain-Lain)
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Strengthening Indonesia’s sustainable palm oil policy: Addressing climate change and enhancing global market integration Pasaribu, Anggi Prabawa
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 1: July (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i1.2025.2278

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Background: This study investigates the strengthening of sustainable palm oil plantation policies in Indonesia as a strategic response to global climate change challenges and growing international market pressures. The study emphasizes the importance of simplifying certification processes, strengthening local institutional capacity, and promoting participatory governance. Multi-stakeholder collaboration, technological support, and policy adaptation to local contexts are identified as critical enablers of an inclusive and effective sustainability framework. Methods: Using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with diverse stakeholder government officials, smallholder farmers, corporations, NGOs, and academics the research uncovers the varying perceptions, capacities, and experiences that shape the current sustainability landscape. Findings: The findings reveal a significant disconnect between policy formulation and field-level implementation, especially among smallholders who face barriers such as inadequate access to information, technology, and finance. Certification schemes like ISPO and RSPO, while central to sustainability efforts, are often perceived by smallholders as complex and costly. Additionally, limited supervisory capacity, inconsistent intergovernmental coordination, and unresolved land conflicts further impede policy effectiveness. Importantly, the findings underscore the need to enhance transparency across the supply chain and foster innovation through public-private-academic partnerships. Increased investment in smallholder training, digital monitoring systems, and conflict resolution mechanisms is vital to closing the gap between policy and practice. Conclusion: Ultimately, this research highlights the need for an integrated policy approach that harmonizes regulations, empowers smallholders, enhances transparency, and supports innovation paving the way for a resilient and competitive palm oil industry that contributes to both national development and global climate goals. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study offers a novel contribution by bridging the gap between sustainability policy formulation and field-level implementation in Indonesia’s palm oil sector, with a particular focus on smallholder realities.
Assessing the readiness paradox of coastal ecotourism: A socio-technical evaluation of natural attraction versus infrastructure capability Deriana Impiana; Kahirun; Safril Kasim; La Gandri; Eka Rahmatiah Tuwu
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i2.2026.2314

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Background: This study aims to assess the feasibility status of the development plan for Kampa Beach, a coastal destination located in Wawobili Village, West Wawonii District, within the administrative area of Konawe Islands Regency, Indonesia. Method: The study utilized a combination of purposive sampling for stakeholders, accidental sampling for 15 visitors, and a 10% sample of the 270 local residents in Wawobili Village. The research employed the ADO-ODTWA Guidelines as the methodological framework, applying seven established assessment criteria to evaluate the site’s potential for sustainable ecotourism development. Finding: The findings reveal that the Kampa Beach Tourism Area is feasible and holds strong potential to be developed into a premier ecotourism destination. The natural tourism attraction aspect achieved a very high index score of 85.14%, followed by accessibility with 82.26%. However, the accommodation availability criterion showed a relatively low score of 33.33%, while supporting facilities and infrastructure scored 60%, placing it in a mid-range category. The security criterion recorded the highest score of 91.66%, supported by environmental conditions and local community support (90%) and linkages to nearby tourist attractions (77.5%). While five criteria meet the requirements for full development, the lack of lodging and basic amenities requires immediate intervention. Conclusion: The composite calculation of all indicators yields a final average score of 74.27%, confirming Kampa Beach’s feasibility as a potential ecotourism area. The results also highlight key areas requiring priority interventions to ensure optimal and sustainable development. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study identifies a unique readiness paradox in Wawobili Village, where the natural attractiveness and community safety indices have reached elite levels (above 90%), but are hampered by severe delays in accommodation infrastructure (33%). Unlike general tourism reviews, this study identifies specific socio-technical barriers that must be overcome to transform this remote coastal site into a sustainable premier destination.
CIRCLE: A digital platform for circular food waste management in achieving sustainable food security Karina Auralia; Ni Luh Ayu Nariswari Dewi; Steffany Marcellia Witanto; Trimono
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i2.2026.2436

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Background: Food loss and waste (FLW) pose a major global challenge, threatening food security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. In Indonesia, despite abundant resources, inefficiencies in production and distribution still lead to significant waste and nutritional inequality. Overcoming this issue requires an integrated and sustainable system that improves redistribution efficiency. Supported by digital innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics, the circular economy approach offers a strategic solution. In response, the CIRCLE platform was developed as a smart and sustainable digital system for food redistribution. Methods: This study uses a descriptive method through a literature review to identify theories, concepts, and best practices on circular economy, based digital platforms for reducing FLW. Secondary data from scientific publications and institutional reports were analyzed to form the conceptual basis for designing the CIRCLE (Circular Utilization of Food Resources) platform. Findings: The literature emphasizes the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and the application of AI, IoT, and data analytics to develop efficient and sustainable food distribution systems. The implementation of user-centered design and gamification is also recommended to enhance user engagement and awareness. Conclusion: The CIRCLE platform represents an innovative and sustainable digital solution to reduce food waste, strengthen food security, and foster collaboration toward achieving SDG 2 and SDG 12 in Indonesia. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study introduces the CIRCLE platform as a distinctive integration of circular economy principles and digital technologies, including AI, IoT, and gamification, within a unified system for reducing food loss and waste in Indonesia.
Social capital in a capitalocene risk society: An integrative analysis to eco-society structure Jan Mealino Ekklesia
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i2.2026.2644

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Background: Indonesian society facing both escalating natural and anthropogenic disasters. However, the populace is inadequately prepared for this upheaval due to systemic limitations in cultural, strategic, and infrastructural capacity, which classify them as a vulnerable and high-risk society. Theoretically speaking, the Capitalocene paradigm points out that unveiling the capitalist structures behind modernity is essential to truly understand Indonesia’s status as a Risk Society. This study, therefore, aims to explore the potential shift beyond conventional disaster resilience by enhancing societal adaptability to actively confront the risks of the Capitalocene era. Method: This paper utilize the Integrative Literature Review (ILR) method and applies the concepts of the Capitalocene and Chthulucene alongside the social capital model. Finding: The analysis find that social capital, particularly its bonding form, is a crucial factor in enhancing community resilience. It demonstrates a strong relationship with sustainable livelihoods and adaptive capacity across disasters context. Critically, the jeopardized relationship between society and the state is fully exposed through the Capitalocene lens, necessitating the Eco-Society structure to implement three conceptual criteria that address core failures in accountability, knowledge, and relational philosophy. Conclusion: The Eco-Society structure is feasible for implementation within Indonesian society as a necessary framework to confront the Capitalocene Risk Society. Novelty/Originality of this article: As the Eco-Society remains widely unknown in sustainability research, the novelty of this study lies in proposing criteria for its implementation, offering a model applicable to broader research aims and scopes, particularly within the Indonesia context.
Navigating economic fragility and climate risk: Transformative pathways to eco-welfare in vulnerable coastal ecosystems Mst. Roksana Akter; Moudud Ahmad; Shamima Akter; Habiba Akther Jakia; Md. Kamrul Hasan
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i2.2026.2689

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Background: In Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali District, Bangladesh, a coastal area vulnerable to one to three yearly disasters as well as risks like tidal waves, floods, and river erosion, this study examines climate risk and community-driven resilience. Method: This study was conducted in four villages in Hatiya Upazila, namely Nalchira, Chariswar, Jahajmara, and Nijhum Dwip, which were selected due to their geographical vulnerability and socio-economic diversity. Data were collected through triangulation of primary sources, including 12 interviews with key informants, 12 thematic case studies, and 12 focus group discussions, as well as secondary government statistics. Analysis was conducted using iterative thematic coding and subjective interpretation to synthesize field observations and individual narratives into insights on local resilience. Finding: The results show extreme economic fragility, with 80% of households using ways to cope, like cutting back on meals and buying food on loan, to deal with malnutrition. The majority of the population, who make between BDT 4,000 and 4,500 a month, rely on daily employment, fishing (21%), and agriculture (20%), all of which are hampered by severe weather. Raised plinths, income diversification (e.g., livestock rearing, handicrafts), and water management are examples of adaptable behaviors; but susceptibility is made worse, especially for women, by a lack of availability of alert systems, health services, and education. Conclusion: Recommendations include strengthening early warning systems, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and improving infrastructure like storm shelters and sanitation. Leveraging Hatiya’s productive fisheries and fields can enhance resilience and serve as a model for other climate-sensitive regions. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study highlights the critical role of local governance, informal leadership, and social networks in shaping resilience. It suggests that adaptation is most effective when integrating indigenous knowledge with structured community coordination, offering a more dynamic perspective on long-term climate survival.
A participatory multi-criteria framework for freshwater ecosystems: Integrating SWOT and AHP for sustainable governance Safira Rosyada
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v3i2.2026.2778

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Background: The Telaga Cebong located in the Dieng Plateau of Central Java, play vital role in supporting local agriculture, ecology, and tourism. However, increasing anthropogenic pressures have led to declining water quality and ecological degradation. This study aims to formulate a sustainable management strategy for Telaga Cebong by integrating community perspective, ecological data, and institutional frameworks. Previous studies have identified eutrophication risks and sedimentation as major threats to the lake's functionality, yet a robust, integrated management strategy that incorporates local context and participatory decision-making remains absent. Drawing on principles of the socio-ecological systems framework, this study aims to formulate a sustainable management strategy for Telaga Cebong by integrating community perspective, ecological data, and institutional frameworks. We hypothesize that the successful formulation of a sustainable management strategy for Telaga Cebong requires prioritizing formal institutional and policy interventions (AHP weight >50%) which are supported by strong community engagement. Methods: Using a mixed-methods case study approach, the research combines qualitative Strengths, Weaknessess, Opportunities, and Threaths (SWOT) analysis with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize strategic interventions. Data were collected through field observation, in-depth interview, structured questionnaires, and secondary data. Findings: The Internal Factor Analysis Summary (IFAS) and External Factor Analysis Summary (EFAS) matrices revealed that strengths and opportunities dominated the strategic landscape. AHP result showed that the Policy and Institutional Strategy received the highest priority weight (53,3%), followed by Human Resource Capacity, Cultural Values, and Government-Community Partnership. Conclusion: These findings confirm that formal governance mechanisms, supported by community engagement, are essential for long-term sustainability. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes a novel SWOT-based framework that integrates participatory insights with multi-criteria decision-making to guide ecosystem management in rural freshwater context.
Exploring farmers' perceptions of pawnshop’s role in farm financing using pawn services Abdul Aziz Baihaqi
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 4 No. 1: July (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v4i1.2026.3509

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Background: In Indonesia, smallholder farmers in rural areas in South-East Lombok still rely heavily on agriculture. Its leading commodities include rice, corn, and tobacco, which are crucial for livelihoods and food security. The existence of smallholder farmers is essential to the growth of the local economy and food supply. However, they frequently encounter some obstacles when trying to raise official financing. One well-known state-owned pawnshop in Indonesia that offers funding alternatives for farmers to access capital is pawnshops. Methods: In this study, a qualitative descriptive method was employed, guided by SERVQUAL and SLF frameworks. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with farmers who already use pawn services to fund their farming activities in South Lombok. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data gathered. Findings: The study found that Farmers perceived pawn services by pawnshops positively, especially for its ease, speed, and convenience. Major customers value its people. However, problems remain faced by customers when accessing the service, especially for non-gold assets, and there is no adequate information about the funding scheme for farmers. Despite the findings supporting major dimensions of the SERVQUAL framework, the challenges revealed gaps for the SLF, which promotes inclusion to sustainable livelihood in agricultural activities. Conclusion: Farmers in South Lombok rely on pawnshops for funding because they have limited access to official loans. They appreciate its quick and easy gold-pawning services, while severe restrictions for non-gold items and a lack of farmer-specific programs limit accessibility. This study emphasises the importance of simpler procedures, digital verification, flexible repayment schedules coordinated with harvest cycles, and improved information outreach. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study provides valuable insights on the role of pawn-based services in an underexplored segment and region like South Lombok, especially in the agricultural context.
Gold pawn services and sustainable financial inclusion: The roles of service convenience, perceived value, customer engagement, and institutional trust Sabda Aji Kurniawan; Martha Racwel Patty; Sulastri Handayani
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 4 No. 1: July (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v4i1.2026.3513

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Background: Financial inclusion has increasingly shifted from a primary focus on access expansion toward the challenge of sustaining long-term usage of formal financial services. Although gold-based financial services are widely positioned as accessible entry points for unbanked and underbanked populations, their contribution to sustainable financial inclusion from a behavioral perspective remains insufficiently understood. This study aims to examine how perceived value, service convenience, and customer engagement influence continuance intention to use financial services through the mediating role of institutional trust, while also assessing the moderating effect of financial literacy within a post-adoption and trust-based continuance framework. Methods: A quantitative explanatory design was employed using survey data collected from 332 users of gold pawn services selected through stratified random sampling across Western, Central, and Eastern Indonesia, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. Findings: The results indicate that perceived value and customer engagement significantly enhance institutional trust but do not directly influence continuance intention, whereas service convenience exerts both direct and indirect effects on sustained usage. Institutional trust emerges as a central mechanism that transforms evaluative and relational factors into long-term behavioral commitment, while financial literacy does not significantly moderate the trust–continuance relationship, suggesting that institutional credibility outweighs individual financial capability. Conclusion: Overall, the findings suggest that in high-risk financial service contexts, continuance behavior is governed primarily by institutional trust rather than by value assessments or individual financial literacy, thereby establishing operational simplicity and service reliability as the core foundations of sustainable financial inclusion. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes novel insights by revealing the asymmetric roles of value, convenience, and engagement in shaping continuance behavior and by identifying a trust substitution effect in which institutional trust supersedes financial literacy in driving sustained participation in formal financial services.
Assessment of child and maternal immunization coverage among patients at medical college hospital: A hospital-based cross-sectional study Ummay Kulsum; Md. Kamrul Hasan
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 4 No. 1: July (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v4i1.2026.3294

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Background: Immunization is thought to be a very successful and economical therapeutic strategy since it dramatically lowers death and disability from vaccine-preventable illnesses. The survey was carried out at Rangpur medical college hospital (RMCH), Rangpur Division, Bangladesh, with the aim of evaluating the vaccination makeup of kids and moms. Methods: During January and June 2025, systematic interviews and immunisation document checking served to gather information about 200 participants, comprising 120 mothers and 80 children. For the statistical assessment, both deductive and informative techniques were applied using SPSS version 25. Findings: According to the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) timeline, 65% of the children assessed (n = 80) did totally immunised, 25% did partly immunized, and 10% did none. 55% of mothers received tetanus toxoid (TT) boosters, 78% obtained TT2, and 90% obtained TT1. Mothers in the 20–30 age range showed the highest percentage of vaccination knowledge (65%), followed by those over 30 (55%) and under 20 (40%). Ignorance (42%), vaccine unavailability (28%), fear of complications (18%), and hospital proximity (12%) were the largest obstacles to complete immunization. Furthermore, compared to children from distant regions (45%), children from urban or semi-urban areas had higher full vaccination rates (72%) (p = 0.012). Conclusion: The results underscore the critical role of tailored community-based interventions and policy measures that address structural inequities, maternal empowerment, and healthcare accessibility. To increase equitable levels of vaccination throughout Bangladesh, the results emphasize the necessity of enhancing maternal welfare skills, ensuring that vaccines remain available, and integrating immunizations into routine healthcare for women and newborns. Novelty/Originality of this article: The study additionally explored the interplay of socioeconomic status, maternal education, and health system factors, providing a holistic understanding of immunization behavior and the underlying social determinants influencing vaccine uptake.
The impact of COVID-19 on the physical health, psychological well-being, and financial stability of host and forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMN) communities Mst. Roksana Akter; Moudud Ahmad; Shamima Akter; Habiba Akther Jakia; Rafiqul Islam; Touhidul Islam; Md. Kamrul Hasan
Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare Vol. 4 No. 1: July (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/jssew.v4i1.2026.3297

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Background: Cox’s Bazar, a coastal district in southern Bangladesh, is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and socio-economic challenges. The region hosts a significant number of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMNs) living in overcrowded and resource-constrained conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing vulnerabilities in both host and FDMN communities, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, and financial stability. This study explores the multidimensional impacts of the pandemic on these communities. Methods: This qualitative study (Jan–Apr 2022) was conducted in four upazilas of Cox’s Bazar. Data were collected through 16 FGDs and KIIs with about 200 participants from host and FDMN communities. Findings: Survey findings reveal that 73% of respondents reported experiencing COVID-19-related physical symptoms, with fever, dry cough, fatigue, sore throat, and anosmia being the most common. Approximately 61% of participants had mild to severe symptoms, though many recovered without medical intervention. The pandemic also triggered widespread psychological distress. Respondents reported heightened levels of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and uncertainty during the lockdown period. Economically, the impact was equally severe. Loss of income, increased food insecurity, and joblessness were reported by a large portion of the population. The tourism sector, a vital component of Cox’s Bazar’s economy, was significantly disrupted. Conclusion: About 57% of host community members indicated that their livelihoods were directly or indirectly affected by the lockdown and related containment measures. Government and humanitarian agencies must adopt a multidimensional response framework that addresses the physical, psychological, and economic needs of both host and FDMN populations to ensure long-term recovery and resilience. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study compares host and FDMN communities in Cox’s Bazar, assessing COVID-19 impacts across physical, psychological, and financial dimensions.

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