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Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society
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Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (e-ISSN: 2830-795X) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published triannually—in May, August, and November. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that critically examines the interplay between scientific advancement, technological innovation, and societal transformation. Contributions span a range of fields, including policy studies, environmental analysis, philosophy of science, historical perspectives, and innovation management. Through rigorous review and inclusive dialogue, the journal aims to advance understanding of how science and technology influence cultural norms, institutional frameworks, and global developments.
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Competition Law in the Digital Era: Perspective on Startup Companies in Indonesia Mustafa, Abraham Reyhand; Hardyansah, Rommy; Putra, Arif Rachman; Wibowo, Agung Satryo; Negara, Dharma Setiawan
Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (May)
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Business competition in the digital era presents new challenges for startups in Indonesia, such as the dominance of large platforms, algorithmic discrimination, and the lack of digital infrastructure. Law Number 5 of 1999 as the legal basis for business competition has not fully accommodated technological developments such as algorithms, big data, and the digital ecosystem. This research analyzes the application of competition regulations to startups in the digital era, focusing on challenges such as market access inequality and the lack of legal education. Additionally, this research explores opportunities such as the use of disruptive technology and collaboration between startups and regulators. With a normative-empirical approach, this research examines the relevance of current regulations and provides strategic recommendations to create a fair and sustainable digital business ecosystem. The research results indicate that revising regulations to be responsive to the digital era is essential to support healthy competition and innovation in the startup sector.
Blockchain as an Instrument of Decentralized Social Order and Democratic Reconfiguration Darmawan, Didit; da Silva, Basilio dos Santos; da costa, Salvador
Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (May)
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This study investigates the conceptual and operational impact of blockchain technology on efforts to build decentralized democratic structures. Through a literature-based analysis, it examines how blockchain reshapes governance models, economic interactions, and collective organization by embedding trust and decision-making into digital protocols. While proponents advocate for its transparency, disintermediation, and autonomy, the findings reveal that blockchain systems often reproduce new forms of exclusion and asymmetrical control. Key issues include the opacity of algorithmic authority, unequal access to digital infrastructure, and the ideological framing of decentralization as inherently democratic. The study explores the dual nature of blockchain as both a tool for participatory experimentation and a vehicle for technological governance that may obscure accountability. It emphasizes the need for critical reflection on how blockchain infrastructures are designed, governed, and interpreted within evolving political and economic contexts. By engaging with interdisciplinary perspectives from sociology, political theory, and information systems, the research contributes to deeper understanding of the normative tensions within decentralized technologies. It argues that the democratic potential of blockchain depends not on its technical features alone, but on the collective will to embed justice, inclusion, and transparency into its architecture.
Technological Embodiment and the Fragmentation of Social Identity in the Era of Human Enhancement Abror, Sirojuddin; Khayru, Rafadi Khan; Chasanah, Uswatun; Issalillah, Fayola
Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (May)
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This study explores how biohacking technologies, particularly those involving cognitive augmentation and bodily modification, reshape social identity and class structures through a post-humanist sociological perspective. By employing a literature-based approach, the research analyzes how technological interventions alter the construction of the self, redefine social hierarchies, and fragment traditional identity categories. The analysis reveals that biohacking introduces new symbolic economies wherein enhanced bodies become markers of social privilege. Access to enhancement tools remains uneven, further embedding socio-economic disparities. Technologically modified individuals often experience elevated status, while those without access face exclusion from evolving social norms. The concept of identity is transformed into a dynamic construct shaped by technological capability, leading to the emergence of techno-subjectivities. These shifts challenge the integrity of communal experiences and disrupt the formation of collective solidarity. The findings suggest that biohacking, while presented as a personal or liberatory choice, contributes to the reproduction of structural inequality when left unregulated. The study underscores the importance of critical inquiry into how identity and class are continually reconfigured in light of technological advancement, offering a sociological contribution that moves beyond celebration toward deeper reflection.
Reconstructing Bureaucracy through Agility and Empathy in Public Service Transformation Rojak, Jeje Abdul
Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (May)
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This study examines how agile bureaucratic frameworks are redefining employee roles within the scope of human-centered public service. Drawing from a literature-based analysis, it argues that agility in governance shifts bureaucratic function from procedural compliance to adaptive, empathetic engagement. In this paradigm, civil servants are expected to embody relational intelligence, ethical responsiveness, and collaborative problem-solving. The paper explores how traditional hierarchies are giving way to flat team structures, iterative planning, and citizen co-creation. It also highlights the impact of technological integration on employee expectations and the ethical dilemmas posed by speed-driven service delivery. Emphasis is placed on how employee identity is reconstructed within agile environments through emotional labor, discretion, and accountability. By contextualizing these changes within institutional theory and organizational learning, the paper underscores the importance of culture, leadership, and evaluation mechanisms in sustaining transformation. The findings suggest that agile bureaucracy is not merely a structural innovation but a philosophical redefinition of public work, where flexibility and human values converge. It concludes that without attention to capacity-building, well-being, and systemic coherence, the promise of agility may remain rhetorical. This study contributes to the growing discourse on public sector innovation by reframing bureaucratic reform as an employee-centered endeavor.
Reimagining Social Mobility in the Platform Economy and Automation-Driven Labor Landscape Sulaksono, Sulaksono; Hardyansah, Rommy; Darmawan, Didit
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This study examines how digital labor structures and automation technologies are reshaping the conditions for vertical social mobility, particularly among informal workers and young professionals. Through a qualitative literature-based approach, the research explores how gig platforms, algorithmic labor markets, and technological displacement are transforming traditional trajectories of advancement. The findings reveal that the erosion of stable employment, the rise of opaque performance metrics, and the spread of precarious digital work have significantly weakened conventional pathways to economic elevation. Informal workers face structural barriers intensified by algorithmic governance, while young professionals encounter diminishing returns from educational investment. The promise of flexibility and entrepreneurial independence often masks the persistence of inequality and institutional inertia. The study demonstrates that new determinants of social status—digital reputation, access to technology, and platform fluency—have emerged, but remain unevenly distributed. These dynamics call for a reevaluation of how mobility is conceptualized in the context of digitally mediated capitalism. By synthesizing insights from labor sociology, political economy, and technology studies, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of social stratification in the twenty-first century.
Reconstructing Public Opinion through Informal Community Leadership in the Age of Fragmented Authority Irfan, Mochamad
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This study investigates the sociological function of informal leadership figures in shaping public opinion within community environments. It aims to identify and analyze the mechanisms such as cultural proximity, symbolic capital, and interpersonal trust that enable these figures to act as intermediaries between communities and broader political or informational narratives. Through a literature review approach, it examines how individuals who are not formally elected or institutionally appointed nonetheless exert substantial influence on collective perception and civic behavior. The research identifies key mechanisms such as cultural proximity, symbolic capital, and interpersonal trust that position these figures as intermediaries between communities and broader political or informational narratives. As formal structures of communication become increasingly fragmented, these informal voices fill the gap, translating complexity into shared meaning and mobilizing communal responses. The paper also explores how these dynamics are amplified in digital spaces, where traditional hierarchies of communication are disrupted. Findings suggest that understanding the emergence and function of informal leadership is crucial to grasp the true contours of public discourse, particularly in societies where institutional trust is volatile or contested. This study contributes to the academic discourse by integrating classical and contemporary theories to provide a conceptual foundation for further empirical investigation.
Reconstructing the Earth’s Social Ecosystem through Socio-Ecological Inquiry in the Climate Crisis Era Mardikaningsih, Rahayu
Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society (May)
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This study investigates the evolving structure of the Earth’s social ecosystem by analyzing the intersection between sociological systems and ecological forces in the context of climate disruption. It argues that environmental transformation is not merely a natural occurrence but a socially constructed and politically mediated process. Drawing from literature in environmental sociology, political ecology, and critical theory, the study traces how governance systems, economic models, cultural narratives, and technological infrastructures reinforce environmental degradation while simultaneously shaping social inequality. The analysis highlights how fragmented institutions, market-based ecological approaches, and extractivist logics sustain the conditions that generate climate vulnerability. It also explores how climate-induced displacement, contested environmental discourses, and uneven access to green technologies contribute to the reconfiguration of identity, agency, and justice in a warming world. By integrating theoretical insights from diverse disciplines, the study develops a comprehensive framework to interpret socio-ecological transformation. It emphasizes the need to move beyond disciplinary silos to understand the dynamics that condition both crisis and response. The findings contribute to a growing body of scholarship that advocates for interdisciplinary and critical approaches to environmental inquiry and offers pathways for equitable and resilient futures.
Navigating Multinational Communication Barriers Through Cultural Insight and Technological Adaptation for Organizational Cohesion Al Hakim, Yusuf Rahman; Sigita, Dwi Sembe
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This literature-based analysis explores the communication challenges encountered by multinational organizations and the strategies employed to address them. The study focuses on three core dimensions that influence organizational communication: cultural diversity, language barriers, and technological disparity. Drawing upon established theoretical frameworks and empirical research, the discussion outlines how these variables affect interpersonal dynamics, team performance, and institutional coordination. Intercultural misalignment can disrupt understanding, while language proficiency gaps hinder participation and inclusivity. Likewise, inconsistencies in communication tools and infrastructure contribute to fragmented workflows. The findings emphasize that effective navigation of these variables requires a multi-layered approach that integrates cultural intelligence, multilingual competence, and technological accessibility. Leaders who champion inclusive communication practices and institutional structures that support transparency and feedback are instrumental in mitigating these challenges. The literature underscores the importance of designing communication systems that are not only operationally efficient but also socially equitable. In doing so, organizations can enhance their capacity to function cohesively across borders and cultures, enabling them to remain competitive and adaptive in increasingly interconnected environments.
Legal Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in the Creative Industry: A Case Study on the Music Industry in Indonesia Purwaningsih, Ghoncang Novia; Vitrianingsih, Yeni; Mardikaningsih, Rahayu; Issalillah , Fayola
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The creative industry, particularly the music sector, plays a significant role in Indonesia’s economy by generating employment and national revenue. However, challenges persist in protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) within this industry. This study analyzes the legal protection provided for copyright, trademarks, and patents in Indonesia's music industry, highlighting existing challenges such as piracy, unauthorized use of trademarks, and the neglect of music technology innovations. Despite regulations like Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright, Law No. 20 of 2016 on Trademarks and Geographical Indications, and Law No. 13 of 2016 on Patents, enforcement remains weak due to digital complexities, limited public awareness, and inadequate regulatory harmonization. This research employs a normative-empirical method to evaluate the effectiveness of these laws and identify gaps in their implementation. The findings emphasize the need for reform, including stricter enforcement mechanisms, public education, and enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to create a sustainable and equitable ecosystem for the music industry in the digital age.
Navigating Bureaucratic Complexity through Social Networks and Human Capital in Informal Governance Nur, Zeynap
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This study investigates the interplay between social networks and human capital in facilitating informal governance mechanisms within public organizations. Through a comprehensive literature review, the research examines how informal structures complement formal bureaucratic processes, enabling individuals and organizations to navigate complex administrative environments. The analysis highlights the role of social networks in fostering collaboration, enhancing information flow, and promoting adaptability. Simultaneously, human capital—encompassing skills, knowledge, and experience—empowers individuals to leverage these networks effectively. The findings underscore the significance of integrating informal governance mechanisms into public administration practices to address multifaceted challenges and improve service delivery. By recognizing and harnessing the potential of social networks and human capital, policymakers and practitioners can enhance organizational performance and responsiveness. The study contributes to the discourse on governance by elucidating the value of informal structures in navigating bureaucratic complexity.

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