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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
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The contribution of Pegadaian’s gold to public finances: A bibliometric and SEM-PLS analysis Wahyu Almizri; Yusuf Akhmad
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.v4i1.2026.3514

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Background: Financial inclusion is a fundamental pillar of global sustainable development, yet achieving universal access remains a challenge in many emerging economies due to a persistent digital divide and structural barriers. While global discourse has shifted toward digital-centric solutions, conventional asset-based instruments like gold pawning which leverage high levels of physical gold ownership remain vital at the grassroots level. This study aims to analyze the strategic contribution of gold pawning to financial inclusion by bridging the gap between global research trends and empirical field realities. Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods exploratory sequential design, the study first employs bibliometric analysis on 208 scientific publications (2015–2025) retrieved via Publish or Perish to map the intellectual structure of the field. This is followed by a quantitative empirical analysis of 101 respondents using structural equation modeling–partial least squares (SEM-PLS) to test the causal relationship between gold pawning and financial inclusion. Findings: The bibliometric mapping reveals a dominant global shift toward digital finance and fintech, identifying gold pawning as a "missing link" that is relatively underrepresented in scholarly literature despite its practical usage. The refined empirical model demonstrates that gold pawning exerts a strong positive effect on financial inclusion with a path coefficient of 0.761. The model exhibits substantial predictive power with an R-square (R2) of 0.512 and an exceptionally large effect size (f2) of 1.050, indicating that gold pawning is a primary driver for expanding access to the formal financial system. Conclusion: These findings confirm that gold pawning serves as a context-sensitive and high-trust "gateway" for the unbanked, minimizing barriers related to digital literacy and documentation; strengthen social welfare at the grassroots level by providing immediate liquidity, enhancing financial resilience, and bridging socioeconomic gaps without the barrier of digital literacy. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes to the field of ecosocial well-being by empirically identifying traditional asset-based financing as a crucial link that has long been overlooked in sustainable financial inclusion.
Mapping the global development of pawnshop research: A bibliometric analysis of scopus-indexed publications Serah Novarida Mabel
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.v4i1.2026.3519

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Background: Pawnshop is a key non-bank financial service providing short-term liquidity for communities with limited access to formal banking. Along with economic uncertainty and social vulnerability, academic studies on pawnshops have developed rapidly across various disciplines. This study aims to map and analyze the global development of pawnshop research, identify major thematic structures, and examine the multidisciplinary nature of the literature. Methods: This study employs a bibliometric approach using secondary data obtained from the Scopus database covering publications from 2016 to 2025. A total of 59 relevant articles were analyzed using bibliometric techniques, including publication trend analysis, country and institutional contributions, funding sources, subject areas, and keyword co-occurrence analysis supported by network, overlay, and density visualizations. Findings: The results show that pawnshop research has grown steadily and is highly multidisciplinary, involving social sciences, economics, business, health, and policy studies. Keyword co-occurrence analysis reveals five main thematic clusters: alternative financial services and microfinance, social behavior, risk and criminality, sensitive regulation related to public safety, and sharia-based pawnshops. Furthermore, pawnshop research focuses on risk-oriented and regulatory issues toward financial inclusion, ethical finance, eco-social welfare, and socially responsive pawnshop models. These findings demonstrate a strong relationship between theoretical perspectives on financial inclusion and social vulnerability with the empirical development of pawnshop research. Conclusion: This study concludes that pawnshop is a complex socio-economic phenomenon vital for fostering community resilience, sustainability, and eco-social welfare, which must be understood through an integrated and multidisciplinary perspective. The bibliometric mapping provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art and highlights future research directions in non-bank financial services. Novelty/Originality of this article: This article offers a comprehensive bibliometric synthesis of global pawnshop research by integrating thematic structures, research dynamics, and multidisciplinary perspectives, providing a holistic understanding that has not been systematically explored in previous studies.
Environmental and socio-economic impact dynamics in the development of urban areas Ramzy Damasetio; Herdis Herdiansyah; Triarko Nurlambang
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.v4i1.2026.3696

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Background: The development of the Bekasi Central Business District (BCBD) has not only changed the face of the city, but also reshaped the social, economic, and environmental relations of the surrounding community. The development of this area is positioned as an engine of economic growth, but in practice it can give rise to uneven impacts among social groups and pressure on the quality of the urban environment. This study aims to explore the environmental, social, and economic impacts of BCBD development based on the perceptions of people who live and work in the surrounding area. Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews with nine participants selected through purposive sampling from socio-economic groups living around the BCBD. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify the patterns, dominant issues, and the relationship between the impacts felt by the community. Findings: This study examines how different socio-economic groups perceive and experience the impacts of BCBD development, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the social and environmental implications of urban business district growth. The results show that the development of the BCBD is perceived to bring economic benefits, such as increased employment opportunities and business activities, especially for groups. However, the community also expressed a reduction in access to open spaces, increased environmental pressure, and the emergence of spatial exclusivity that limits the involvement of the lower-middle economic groups. Conclusion: The conclusion of this study confirms the tension between the orientation of economic growth and the principles of socio-environmental sustainability in BCBD development. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study is among the first to examine the environmental, social, and economic impacts of a central business district in Bekasi, a growing satellite city of Jakarta. It extends the existing literature, which has largely focused on CBDs in primary metropolitan cities, by providing evidence from a secondary urban context.
Community perception of corporate environmental policy implementation in nickel mining in Indonesia Citra Tri Rahmawati; Evi Frimawaty; Soemarno Witoro Soelarno
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.v4i1.2026.3770

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Background: Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi, is rich in nickel deposits and has generated significant economic benefits through the government's downstreaming policy. However, its environmental and social impacts on surrounding communities remain subjects of ongoing concern. This study examines community perceptions of the environmental policies of Company X, a nickel mining company operating in Tangofa Village, Bungku Pesisir District. Methods: A quantitative approach was employed using a structured questionnaire administered to 101 respondents through purposive sampling based on specific inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality testing (Kolmogorov-Smirnov), Spearman rank correlation, and multiple linear regression. Findings: Community perceptions of economic aspects were rated highest, driven by local employment absorption and household income improvement. Social aspects received a positive rating, though challenges remain regarding community dependency on corporate assistance programs. Environmental aspects received the lowest rating, with air and water quality scoring in the Poor category. Regression analysis confirms that the social factor is the most dominant predictor (β = 0.772; p < 0.001), while Economic and Environmental factors exhibited significant negative influences on the Environmental Policy implementation variable (β = −0.125; p < 0.02). Conclusion: Community acceptance of Company X's environmental policy is primarily driven by social dynamics rather than economic or environmental outcomes. The findings highlight a persistent gap between procedural environmental engagement and substantive environmental quality improvement. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study contributes a community-based perception framework for evaluating corporate environmental policy implementation in the nickel mining sector within the context of Indonesia's national downstreaming strategy, integrating sustainable development dimensions into a quantitative assessment model.