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Asian Journal of Environmental Research
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Asian Journal of Environmental Research (AJER) is an International journal with a frequency of 3 (three) times a year, published by the Science Tech Group. Manuscripts submitted must be original Research Articles and Literature Reviews that aim to contribute to and disseminate sustainable updates. Submission of manuscripts requires: the work described has never been published before; not being considered for publication in another journal; all authors approved publication. The publisher will not be legally responsible if there is a compensation claim. AJER is a multi-disciplinary journal publishing high-quality and novel information about anthropogenic issues of global relevance and applicability in a wide range of environmental disciplines, and demonstrating environmental application in the real-world context.
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Assessing the Link between Community Engagement and Environmental Health Program Outcomes in Rural Indonesia Mujtahidah
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v2i3.563

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Environmental health issues remain a major public health concern in rural Indonesia, where inadequate sanitation and waste management contribute to the persistence of preventable diseases. Community engagement in environmental health education is widely recognized as a key factor in enhancing program outcomes. This study aimed to assess the link between community engagement in environmental health education and the effectiveness of environmental health programs in rural Indonesia. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed involving 467 respondents aged 17–74 years, with educational backgrounds ranging from no formal education to postgraduate levels. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through Chi-Square and correlation tests. The findings revealed a statistically significant association between participation in environmental health education and program effectiveness (p = 0.000). The correlation coefficient (r = 0.445) indicated a positive and moderately strong relationship, suggesting that higher levels of engagement were associated with improved environmental cleanliness and health behaviors. These results underscore that participatory education fosters knowledge acquisition, behavioral change, and collective responsibility among community members. Strengthening participatory approaches through collaboration between local health authorities, educators, and residents is recommended to achieve sustainable improvements in environmental health and community well-being
Hedonic Experience and Behavioral Control as Predictors of Mobile Banking Continuance: Empirical Evidence from BRImo Users in Indonesia Hamdani, Hamdani; Putri , Noor Emiliani; ST Nurhasanah; Andi Nurhasanah; Andi Syarifuddin; Syachrul, Syachrul
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v2i3.589

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Mobile banking has become one of the most transformative innovations in the financial technology landscape, yet sustaining users' continuance intention remains a major challenge for digital banking providers. This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived enjoyment and behavioural control on users' continuance intention to use BRImo, a leading mobile banking application in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative explanatory design, data were collected from 100 BRImo users in Samarinda using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire distributed both offline and online. The instrument passed validity and reliability testing, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression, accompanied by t-tests, F-tests, and R² evaluation. The findings indicate that both perceived enjoyment and behavioural control exert a positive and significant effect on continuance intention (β = 0.346; p = 0.002 and β = 0.404; p = 0.000, respectively). The simultaneous influence of the two variables was confirmed through the F-test (F = 76.190; p < 0.001). The model demonstrates strong explanatory power, with an R² value of 0.603, indicating that the two predictors explain 60.3% of users' continuance intention, while the remaining 39.7% may be attributed to variables such as trust, satisfaction, habit, and service quality. These results highlight the critical roles of hedonic experience and perceived behavioural control in shaping post-adoption behaviour in mobile banking services. The study extends the applicability of TAM and TPB in a post-adoption context and provides practical implications for digital banking providers to enhance user experience, emotional engagement, and perceived control to strengthen long-term usage.
Exploration of Customer Satisfaction Factors in the use of Maxim Online Transportation: An Empirical Study in the City of Samarinda Satryawati, Satryawati; Hamdani, Hamdani; Rangga Aditya; Almasari Aksenta; Syachrul, Syachrul; Umi Zunaidah; ST Nurhasanah
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v2i3.590

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The rapid digitalization of app-based transportation services has transformed urban mobility behaviour, making it increasingly important to understand the factors shaping customer satisfaction within a competitive market environment. This study examines the influence of price, ease of use, customer trust, and customer experience on user satisfaction with the Maxim online transportation service in Samarinda, emphasizing perceived value, risk perception, and the socio-emotional dynamics embedded in service interactions. A quantitative approach was employed through a survey of 100 respondents selected using purposive sampling, and the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination to evaluate the predictive strength of the model. The results reveal that price, customer trust, and customer experience significantly affect satisfaction. In contrast, ease of use does not show a significant effect, although it remains a baseline expectation in digital service ecosystems. The strongest determinants of satisfaction are the perceived fit between price and benefits, users' Trust in safety and reliability, and positive social interactions with drivers. The simultaneous test shows that the four variables collectively explain 52.2% of the variance in customer satisfaction, highlighting its multidimensional nature in digital service evaluation. Overall, the study concludes that satisfaction with Maxim is driven more by perceived value and social-emotional experiences than by technological convenience, offering strategic implications for service enhancement, customer relationship strengthening, and long-term loyalty development.
No-Code Digital Learning Innovation for Islamic Education: Development and Usability Evaluation of a GlideApps-Based Instructional Media Hamdani, Hamdani; Rahman, Abdul; Haidah, Haidah; Syarifuddin, Andi; Prapdopo, Prapdopo; Satryawati, Satryawati; Heldina Pristanti
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v2i3.611

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The transformation of digital learning in vocational education requires media innovations that adapt to the characteristics of digital-native students. This research aims to develop and evaluate GlideApps-based Islamic Religious Education learning media as an effective, adaptive, and accessible no-code solution. Using the ADDIE model, this research involves the stages of needs analysis, multimodal content design, application development, implementation on a limited and broad scale, and usability evaluation. Data was obtained through observations, interviews, and questionnaires from a total of 96 students. The study's results show that students need flexible, visual, and interactive media to better understand Islamic Education materials. The design process yielded an app with intuitive navigation, structured modules, interactive quizzes, and multimedia support. Expert validation shows a very high level of feasibility in both the material (89%) and media design (87%) aspects. User implementation shows that the app is easy to use and supports both self-paced and structured learning. The usability evaluation recorded an average score of 4.41 (88.13%), indicating excellent effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction. The indicators of ease of understanding the material and ease of use obtained the highest score (4.53). These results confirm that GlideApps meets the principles of multimodal learning and technology acceptance theory. This study concludes that GlideApps media is efficacious in improving accessibility, engagement, and student learning experience, while offering a no-code media development model that can be replicated in the context of religious and humanities learning in vocational education environments.
Implementation Strategy of a Community-Based Tourism Approach at Siwang Village Tourist Destination, Ambon City, Maluku Province, Indonesia Toisuta , Meike Elsa; Yamres Pakniany; Alce Albartin Sapulette; Asweres A.F. Termas; Elvis Salouw; Rakuasa, Heinrich
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Available online
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v3i1.550

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The development of tourist destinations with a community-based tourism approach is one form of alternative tourism that has the potential to be carried out. Tourism destination development activities carried out by the community often unknowingly have implemented a community-based tourism approach, as happened in the tourist destination of Siwang Village, Ambon City. Through a qualitative methodology, this study found that the people in Siwang Village have successfully implemented a community-based tourism approach to develop their tourism potential and attractiveness. Siwang Village is one of the mountainous tourist destinations in Ambon City, Maluku Province, which has been successfully managed independently by optimizing its potential and human resources. This research was conducted in 2021 by making the community key informants and policy makers and tourists additional informants.
Environmental Health Risk Analysis of Exposure Carbon Monoxide (CO) on Traders in Manado City Self-Service Jumbo Area Sualang, Daniel Y; Sumampouw, Oksfriani Jufri; Sondakh, Ricky C
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Available online
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v3i1.619

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Background: Motor vehicle activity in shopping mall areas is a primary source of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, posing a potential long-term health risk for workers with sustained exposure. This study aimed to conduct an environmental health risk assessment of CO exposure for traders operating in the Jumbo Supermarket Area of Manado City. Methods: An observational study with a quantitative approach was conducted in July-August 2025. Ambient air CO concentration was measured in real-time using a CO meter at three location points, with purposive sampling of 30 traders. Respondent characteristics, including exposure parameters, were collected via questionnaire. Health risk analysis was performed by calculating the Average Daily Dose (ADD) and Risk Quotient (RQ), following the US EPA (2022) guidelines, where an RQ > 1 indicates an unacceptable non-carcinogenic risk. Results: The mean ambient CO concentration was 1,591.89 µg/m³, which is significantly below the national air quality standard (10,000 µg/m³) set by Indonesian Minister of Health Regulation No. 02 of 2023. The risk assessment yielded average RQ values of 8.38 x 10⁻⁵ for real-time exposure and 1.23 x 10⁻⁵ for lifetime exposure. All calculated RQ values were substantially below the safety threshold of 1. Conclusion: Current CO concentrations in the study area do not exceed regulatory standards and do not pose an unacceptable non-carcinogenic health risk to traders. However, implementing periodic air quality monitoring is recommended to ensure the continued protection of worker health in this environment.
The Correlation Between Housing Density and House Ventilation Area and the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections in Toddlers in Tuminting Sub-District, Manado City Andolo, Winiarti M.; Joseph, Woodford B S.; Sumampouw, Oksfriani Jufri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v3i1.620

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Background: Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) remain the primary cause of morbidity among children under five in Indonesia, with the domestic physical environment being a significant determinant. Surveillance data from the Tuminting Health Center (2025) indicates an exceptionally high prevalence of ARI (79.0%) in toddlers within Tuminting District, Manado City. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the association between residential occupancy density and house ventilation area with the incidence of ARI in toddlers in this high-prevalence region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to November 2025. A purposive sample of 62 toddlers was enrolled. Primary data were collected via questionnaires, direct observation, and physical measurements of dwellings using a roller meter. Univariate analysis described variable characteristics, and the Fisher's Exact test was employed for bivariate analysis with a significance level of p < 0.05. Results: The majority of households had non-compliant occupancy density (83.9%), while most had adequate ventilation area (91.9%). The ARI prevalence was 79.0%. Bivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant association between high occupancy density and ARI incidence (p-value = 0.004). In contrast, no significant relationship was found between ventilation area and ARI (p-value = 0.280). Conclusion: Occupancy density is the dominant environmental risk factor contributing to the high incidence of ARI in toddlers in Tuminting District. These findings underscore that public health interventions must extend beyond improving physical housing quality (e.g., ventilation) to actively address overcrowding through healthy housing policies and targeted community education.
Interpreting Hope: A Critical Hermeneutic Study of Tourism Development Visibility, Justice, and Sustainability in North Sinjai District, Indonesia Resyah, Nur isra; Astariadi Kurniawan; Ainun; Yoshie Sukendar Anwar; Myrza Rahmanita
Asian Journal of Environmental Research Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): September-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v2i3.623

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This study analyzes the May 2024 Indonesian Public Image Survey Report–LSI Denny JA in North Sinjai District, South Sulawesi, using a hermeneutic-critical approach based on Ricoeur and Habermas. The results show a complete absence of tourism (0.0%) from the narrative of community expectations, the lowest satisfaction with tourism management (63%), and the highest dissatisfaction with fishermen (44.8%). This phenomenon reflects chronic undertourism and the structural invisibility of tourism in the lifeworld of local communities. The paradox of high satisfaction (71.3%) amidst economic hardship (62.3%) provides a golden time window of 2025–2027. The study recommends a “Community First, Tourism Later” strategy with the empowerment of 1,000 fishing families, dual infrastructure, and a local-level INSTO-UNWTO pilot. North Sinjai has the potential to become a national model for transitioning from extreme undertourism to sustainable, inclusive and equitable micro-tourism.
Design of a Reverse Osmosis–Based Seawater Desalination System Utilizing Coconut Shell Amyranti, Mutia; Bambang Andri Yoga; Ratih Kurniasari; Ismi Nurlatifah; Lily Arlianti; Siti Maftukhah; Dine Agustine
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69930/ajer.v3i1.637

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Freshwater scarcity remains a critical challenge in small island regions, particularly in archipelagic countries such as Indonesia, where seawater is abundant but access to clean freshwater is limited. Tunda Island, located in Serang Regency, Banten Province, exemplifies this condition, as local communities primarily depend on rainwater harvesting and shallow groundwater sources to meet daily water demands. This study aims to evaluate a modified reverse osmosis (RO) desalination system integrated with coconut shell–based activated carbon as an adsorptive pretreatment medium for seawater desalination. The coconut shell adsorbent was employed to enhance pretreatment efficiency and improve the overall performance of the RO system. Seawater samples collected from Tunda Island were processed through the integrated system, and the quality of the treated water was evaluated according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health standards. Key parameters analyzed included Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), pH, color, and temperature. The results demonstrated that the treated water achieved COD of 120.10 mg/L, BOD of 10.5 mg/L, TSS of 3.76 mg/L, TDS of 117.245 ppm, pH of 7.30, clear color, and a temperature of 27°C, indicating compliance with applicable water quality standards. These findings confirm that the integration of coconut shell–based activated carbon with reverse osmosis effectively improves desalination performance and produces freshwater suitable for domestic use.