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Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability
ISSN : 30627540     EISSN : 30483492     DOI : 10.70177/humaniora
Core Subject : Humanities,
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability is an international forum for the publication of peer-reviewed integrative review articles, special thematic issues, reflections or comments on previous research or new research directions, interviews, replications, and intervention articles - all pertaining to the research fields of humanities and sustainability. All publications provide breadth of coverage appropriate to a wide readership in humanities and sustainability Research depth to inform specialists in that area. We feel that the rapidly growing Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability community is looking for a journal with this profile that we can achieve together. Submitted papers must be written in English for initial review stage by editors and further review process by minimum two international reviewers.
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Digital Amnesia And Algorithmic Memory: Reconstructing The Past In The Age Of Big Data Archives Mokoena, Thabo; Mammadov, Elchin; Rustiyana, Rustiyana
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i4.2651

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Background. The exponential growth of digital data and algorithmic curation has transformed how societies construct, preserve, and remember the past. The phenomenon of digital amnesia the tendency to outsource memory to digital systems reveals a paradox of modern knowledge: while more information is archived than ever before, human capacity for contextual recollection diminishes. Purpose. This study investigates how algorithmic mechanisms within big data archives reconstruct historical narratives and shape collective memory in the digital age. The research aims to analyze the epistemological and ethical implications of algorithmic memory, focusing on how automated retrieval, ranking, and personalization systems mediate historical knowledge and cultural continuity Method. A qualitative multi-case analysis was conducted on digital archival platforms and algorithmic recommendation systems using interpretive content analysis and critical data studies methodology. Results. The findings show that algorithmic archives not only preserve information but actively curate and reinterpret history through patterns of visibility and omission. The findings indicate that memory in the age of big data is not neutral but performative constructed through computational decisions that privilege certain narratives while marginalizing others. Conclusion. The study concludes that the digital era demands a critical redefinition of archival literacy, emphasizing the need for transparency, human oversight, and ethical design in algorithmic systems. Understanding digital amnesia thus becomes essential to safeguarding cultural memory and ensuring that the reconstruction of the past remains plural, accountable, and inclusive.
The Post-Human Author: Deconstructing Narrative Identity And Creativity In Ai-Generated Literary Works Khasanah, Wirdatul; Wei, Li; Rustiyana, Rustiyana
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2652

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Background. The emergence of artificial intelligence as a creative agent has fundamentally disrupted the human-centered paradigm of authorship in literary production. Recent advances in generative models such as GPT and other neural language systems have blurred the boundaries between human intention, machine output, and narrative authenticity. Purpose. This study aims to deconstruct the notion of the “post-human author” by examining how AI-generated literary works redefine narrative identity, creativity, and the ontology of authorship. Employing a qualitative meta-analytical method combined with post-structuralist textual analysis, the research synthesizes existing literature and conducts interpretive readings of selected AI-generated texts. Through Derridean deconstruction and Foucault’s concept of the “author-function,” this study explores how algorithmic creativity challenges the metaphysics of originality and intentionality. Method. Employing a qualitative meta-analytical method combined with post-structuralist textual analysis, the research synthesizes existing literature and conducts interpretive readings of selected AI-generated texts. Through Derridean deconstruction and Foucault’s concept of the “author-function,” this study explores how algorithmic creativity challenges the metaphysics of originality and intentionality. Results. The findings reveal that AI-generated literature destabilizes the humanist framework of creative agency , producing hybrid narratives where authorship becomes distributed, contingent, and collaborative between human and machine. However, this post-human creativity also exposes ethical and philosophical tensions related to authorship, ownership, and meaning-making. Conclusion. The study concludes that literary creation in the age of AI demands a reconfiguration of aesthetic and epistemic assumptions about what it means to “create,” inviting a new hermeneutics of reading that acknowledges the co-agency of the artificial and the human.
Digital Resurrection: Ai’s Role In Revitalizing Endangered Languages And The Question Of Linguistic Data Sovereignty Shaumiwaty, Shaumiwaty; Razak, Faisal; Al-Naimi, Khalid
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i5.2668

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Background. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new possibilities for the revitalization of endangered languages, offering tools for documentation, translation, and intergenerational transmission. However, these technological interventions raise ethical and epistemological concerns about linguistic data sovereignty the right of communities to control how their languages are represented, stored, and utilized in digital systems. Purpose. The study investigates how AI-driven language technologies contribute to both the preservation and commodification of endangered languages, examining the tension between technological innovation and cultural autonomy. The objective is to critically analyze the dual role of AI as a facilitator of linguistic resilience and as a potential vector of digital colonialism. Method. A qualitative mixed-method approach was employed, combining digital ethnography, policy analysis, and interviews with linguists, AI developers, and indigenous language activists. Data were gathered from five AI-based revitalization projects across Oceania, Africa, and North America, focusing on the implementation of machine learning models for speech recognition, corpus generation, and automated translation. Results. The findings reveal that while AI enables large-scale linguistic preservation through automation and accessibility, it also risks undermining community ownership by centralizing control of linguistic datasets within corporate or academic infrastructures. Projects that integrate community-led design and ethical data governance demonstrate higher sustainability and cultural authenticity. Conclusion. The study concludes that digital resurrection of endangered languages requires a framework grounded in data justice and participatory co-creation. AI must function not as an external savior but as a collaborative epistemic ally that empowers linguistic communities to reclaim agency in defining their digital futures.
"Babad Tanah Jawi" as an Ecological Archive: A Philological Study of Ancient Javanese Manuscripts for Records of Climate and Calamity Wijaya, Wijaya; Nizam, Zain; Fariq, Aiman
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 5 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2780

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Background. Environmental history in the Indonesian archipelago has often relied on geological data, colonial records, and contemporary environmental reports, leaving indigenous textual traditions underexamined as potential sources of ecological knowledge. Babad Tanah Jawi, a key corpus of ancient Javanese historiographical manuscripts, contains rich descriptions of natural events, celestial signs, and social responses to environmental disruptions, yet its value as an ecological archive has not been systematically explored. Purpose. This study aims to investigate how these manuscripts document patterns of climate variability, environmental calamities, and ecological transformations, and to assess their relevance for reconstructing long-term environmental change in Java. Method. A philological research design was employed to analyze selected manuscript variants through textual criticism, intertextual comparison, and thematic ecological coding. The analysis identified recurrent references to volcanic eruptions, prolonged droughts, exceptional rainfall, crop failures, and shifts in river courses, which align with known geological and climatological data. Results. The findings also highlight indigenous interpretive frameworks that connect environmental disturbances with moral, cosmic, and political meanings, revealing the epistemological foundations through which premodern Javanese societies understood ecological instability. Conclusion. The study concludes that Babad Tanah Jawi offers valuable supplementary evidence for reconstructing historical climate patterns while also enriching contemporary environmental humanities through its integration of cosmology, ecology, and social memory. These insights underscore the importance of indigenous manuscripts as cultural-ecological repositories that can broaden interdisciplinary approaches to climate history, disaster studies, and resilience research.  
Beyond the Human: An Analysis of Posthumanist Themes and Ecological Consciousness in the Science Fiction of Dewi "Dee" Lestari Abdurahman, Abdurahman; Thai, Aom; Lek, Siri
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2782

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Background. This study examines posthumanist themes and ecological consciousness in the science fiction works of Dewi “Dee” Lestari, one of Indonesia’s most influential contemporary authors whose narratives frequently challenge anthropocentric worldviews. The background of this research lies in the growing global interest in posthumanist discourse, which critiques human-centered epistemologies and emphasizes the entanglement of humans, technology, and the natural environment. Purpose. The aim of this study is to analyze the narrative strategies, philosophical motifs, and ecological representations through which Dee constructs a posthumanist imaginary that destabilizes traditional boundaries between human and non-human agents. Method. The study employs a qualitative textual analysis method grounded in literary ecocriticism and posthumanist theory, drawing on close reading techniques and thematic mapping. Results. The results reveal that Dee’s narratives articulate a model of relational existence in which technology, consciousness, and ecological systems are interdependent rather than hierarchically ordered. Her work foregrounds ethical responsibility, cosmological humility, and the dissolution of rigid subject-object distinctions, offering a vision of scientific and spiritual evolution embedded within ecological awareness.   Conclusion. The study concludes that Dee’s science fiction significantly contributes to Indonesian literature by integrating posthumanist philosophy with ecological sensibility, encouraging readers to rethink the role of humans within a broader planetary network. This research highlights the relevance of Indonesian speculative fiction to global debates on ecological crisis and posthuman futures.  
The Philosophy of "Tri Hita Karana": A Balinese Philosophical Framework for a Sustainable Human-Nature-Divine Relationship Wijaya, Wijaya; Dara, Chenda; Dara, Sokha
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2785

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Background. The rapid ecological degradation occurring across Southeast Asia has intensified scholarly interest in indigenous philosophical systems that articulate holistic models of human environment relations. Tri Hita Karana (THK), a foundational Balinese philosophical framework emphasizing harmony among humans, nature, and the divine, has increasingly been invoked in discussions of sustainability; however, empirical and conceptual examinations of how THK can inform contemporary environmental ethics remain limited. Purpose. This study aims to analyze THK as a philosophical foundation for sustainable practices by exploring its metaphysical assumptions, socio-cultural manifestations, and potential integration into modern sustainability paradigms.   Method. The research employs a qualitative hermeneutic design, combining textual analysis of Balinese lontar manuscripts, ethnographic documentation, and thematic synthesis of secondary environmental studies. Results. The findings reveal that THK offers a distinctive triadic model of relational ethics parahyangan (divine harmony), pawongan (social harmony), and palemahan (ecological harmony) that collectively provide normative guidance for sustainable living and resource management. These principles demonstrate compatibility with contemporary ecological frameworks while offering culturally grounded motivations for environmental stewardship. Conclusion. The study concludes that the THK philosophy constitutes a viable ethical foundation for sustainable development, supporting integrative approaches that blend spiritual values, communal responsibility, and ecological awareness. The philosophical coherence and cultural rootedness of THK suggest strong applicability in policy design, environmental education, and community-based conservation efforts.
Reinterpreting ‘Khalifah Fil Ard’ as an Islamic Environmental Ethic for Addressing the 21st-Century Climate Crisis Silva, Pedro; Souza, Felipe; Lima, Rafaela; Ummah, Andrian Khoirul
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2786

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Background. The accelerating climate crisis has prompted renewed global interest in ethical frameworks capable of guiding sustainable human–environment relations. In Islamic thought, the Qur’anic concept of khal?fah f?l-ar? (vicegerency on Earth) has traditionally been interpreted as a moral mandate for stewardship, accountability, and balanced interaction with the natural world. Purpose. This study aims to reexamine khal?fah f?l-ar? through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates Qur’anic exegesis, environmental philosophy, and climate ethics. Method. A qualitative research design is employed using textual hermeneutics, thematic content analysis of classical and modern tafsir, and comparative ethical analysis with environmental stewardship models. Results. The findings demonstrate that khal?fah f?l-ar? embodies a tripartite ethical structure: spiritual responsibility to God, moral responsibility to creation, and intergenerational responsibility for ecological continuity. These dimensions provide a normative foundation that contrasts sharply with anthropocentric paradigms driving ecological degradation. The research further shows that classical Islamic sources contain implicit ecological principles—such as moderation (wasatiyyah), balance (m?z?n), prohibition of harm (l? ?arar), and communal trust (am?nah)—which can form an integrated ethical framework for climate action. Conclusion. The study concludes that reinterpretation of khal?fah f?l-ar? offers a theologically grounded, ethically robust, and culturally resonant model for addressing climate crisis in Muslim-majority societies and globally. This work highlights the potential of Islamic environmental ethics to contribute meaningfully to sustainable policy, ecological education, and faith-informed climate activism.  
The Anthropology of Plastic Waste: A Study of Community Adaptation and Resistance to Marine Pollution in a North Javanese Coastal Village Zahir, Roya; Aziz, Safiullah; Ali, Zara; Auliani, Restu
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2787

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Background. Plastic pollution has become a defining environmental challenge for coastal communities in Southeast Asia, particularly in North Java, where rapid urbanization, industrial activities, and waste mismanagement exacerbate marine degradation. Local communities are not merely passive victims of this ecological crisis; they actively navigate, reinterpret, and resist the social and environmental impacts of plastic waste. Purpose. This study aims to investigate how a North Javanese coastal village adapts to and challenges marine pollution through cultural practices, social organization, and collective environmental action.   Method. An ethnographic research design was employed, integrating participant observation, in-depth interviews, household surveys, and environmental field notes to generate a multi-layered understanding of community responses. Results. The findings reveal three central patterns: first, adaptive behaviors emerge through pragmatic strategies such as waste repurposing and informal recycling networks; second, environmental degradation reshapes local cosmologies and cultural narratives surrounding cleanliness, morality, and human–nature relationships; third, forms of resistance manifest through community-led cleanups, youth environmental activism, and negotiations with local authorities and industries contributing to pollution. Conclusion. The study concludes that community adaptation and resistance are driven by intertwined ecological, economic, and cultural dynamics, illustrating that environmental crises are socially mediated phenomena requiring context-sensitive interventions.    
The Humanities of Food Sustainability: A Cultural History of Local Food Movements and Agro-biodiversity in Indonesia Hanafi, Imam; Tan, Jaden; Lee, Ava
Journal of Humanities Research Sustainability Vol. 2 No. 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jhrs.v2i6.2788

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Background. Indonesia’s contemporary food sustainability challenges reflect deep historical, cultural, and ecological transformations that have reshaped local food systems and agro-biodiversity. Local food movements have re-emerged as a response to the growing homogenization of diets, the erosion of indigenous agricultural knowledge, and the impact of industrial food regimes. These movements represent not only environmental initiatives but also cultural practices rooted in longstanding traditions of communal agriculture and ecological stewardship. Purpose. The research aims to analyze the cultural foundations of Indonesia’s local food movements, trace their historical development, and examine their contributions to sustaining agro-biodiversity.   Method. A qualitative historical-cultural method was employed, drawing on archival materials, ethnographic accounts, visual documentation, and policy analysis. Analytical procedures included thematic coding, cultural narrative reconstruction, and cross-period comparison to map continuities and ruptures in food sustainability practices. Results. Findings show that local food movements are deeply embedded in cultural memory and collective identity, functioning as mechanisms for ecological resilience, resistance to food commodification, and revitalization of traditional crop varieties. The movements demonstrate how cultural narratives, ritual practices, and local knowledge systems actively shape community-led strategies for conserving agro-biodiversity. Conclusion. The study concludes that food sustainability in Indonesia cannot be understood solely through ecological or economic lenses; it must be grounded in cultural history and humanistic inquiry. Strengthening local food movements therefore requires integrating cultural values, historical understanding, and community agency into national food sustainability policies.