Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development (BSSCD) is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality scholarly works across the broad spectrum of social sciences, humanities, and community development. The journal serves as a comprehensive platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations that contribute to social understanding, sustainable development, and community empowerment. The scope of the journal comprehensively covers, but is not limited to, the following core areas: • Social and Political Sciences: Sociology, political science, public administration, international relations, governance, and public policy. • Law and Society: Legal studies, human rights, social justice, and the intersection of law, policy, and societal development. • Humanities and Cultural Studies: Anthropology, history, linguistics, literature, arts, cultural identity, and multiculturalism. • Education and Pedagogy: Social issues in educational practice and educational policies,. • Economics and Business: Applied economics, management, business studies, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development. • Community Development and Empowerment: Rural and urban development, poverty alleviation, social welfare, participatory approaches, and applied community engagement practices. • Contemporary Social Issues: Gender studies, youth, marginalized communities, and environmental issues within social contexts. The journal accepts various types of manuscripts, including original research articles, theoretical or conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, reports on community service and engagement activities, as well as policy analysis and practice-based articles. Contributions are expected to demonstrate originality, relevance, and a significant impact on advancing knowledge and practice in social studies and community development.
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<![CDATA[The Meaning and Strategies of Patience Among Professionals in the Autism Service Center of Riau Province ]]>
<![CDATA[Ahmad Hidayat]]>;
<![CDATA[Sigit Nugroho]]>;
<![CDATA[Lisfarika Napitupulu]]>;
<![CDATA[Wina Diana Sari]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 1 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i1.pp85-98
<![CDATA[Patience is an essential competency for professionals working with children with autism. This study aimed to explore the meaning and strategies of patience among professionals at the Autism Service Center of Riau Province, Indonesia. A qualitative phenomenological design was employed, involving four purposively selected participants representing integrated therapy, transition class, and health services. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that patience was understood as a hierarchical psychological construct consisting of five interconnected themes: self-control, resilience, endurance, tawakal (trustful surrender to God), and self-acceptance. The findings further indicated a developmental trajectory from emotional regulation toward existential acceptance, with self-acceptance representing the highest level of patience. Patience strategies varied according to service-unit demands. Integrated therapy emphasized understanding children’s specific disorders and gratitude; transition-class services applied deep-breathing relaxation and self-affirmation; while health services relied on continuous updates in knowledge about autism. Several transversal strategies were identified across units, including daily emotional management, acceptance of limitations, and ongoing self-reflection. Due to the limited, exploratory sample, these findings cannot yet be generalized to all autism service professionals in Indonesia. Theoretically, this study enriches the psychological framework of patience by integrating cultural-religious dimensions such as tawakal and by indicating that emotional suppression may function adaptively within autism-service contexts. In practice, the findings suggest the importance of context-specific patience training programs for autism service professionals.Keywords: patience; autism; professional; patience strategy; phenomenology.]]>
<![CDATA[The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization on Human Development Outcomes and Income Equality at the Provincial Level in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Wiwiek Rindayati]]>;
<![CDATA[Lailatun Nikmah]]>;
<![CDATA[Gerhana Gerhana]]>;
<![CDATA[Zhena Nofhatiaz Zahra]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp161-176
<![CDATA[Fiscal decentralization since the reform era has transformed regional development policies in Indonesia. However, its effectiveness in enhancing human development and reducing income inequality varies across regions and across the empirical literature. This study analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization reflected through the degree of fiscal decentralization, education expenditure, and health expenditure on the Human Development Index and Gini coefficient, with poverty rate, GDP per capita, and open unemployment rate as control variables. Panel data from 34 Indonesian provinces for the period 2017-2023 were used. This study employed two types of analysis: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative analysis was used to describe the state of fiscal decentralization, the Human Development Index, and income inequality across Indonesia’s 34 provinces from 2017 to 2023. A typological classification was then conducted to map regional conditions across four quadrants. Quantitative analysis was used to examine the impact of fiscal decentralization on the Human Development Index and income inequality at the provincial level in Indonesia. The analytical technique employed was panel data regression, combining cross-sectional and time-series data. The time-series data used covers the years 2017 to 2023, while the cross-sectional data consists of data from 34 provinces in Indonesia. Data processing was performed using Microsoft Office Excel 2021 and EViews 10. The findings indicate that fiscal decentralization has a significant positive effect on HDI (0.14) and a significant negative effect on inequality (-0.00). The research findings imply the need to enhance regional fiscal autonomy, prioritize education and health budget allocation, and optimize regional development. Keywords: Fiscal decentralization; Human development; Income inequality; Panel data]]>
<![CDATA[Managerial Strategies to Enhance Vocational High School Graduates’ Work Readiness: The Roles of Internships, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy ]]>
<![CDATA[Zulkarnaen Zulkarnaen]]>;
<![CDATA[Jun Surjanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Meylia Elizabeth Ranu]]>;
<![CDATA[Elginitatea Ratigo]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i2.pp99-112
<![CDATA[Work readiness of vocational high school graduates represents a primary key performance indicator in vocational education management. The persistently high youth unemployment rate among vocational high school graduates demands outcome-based educational governance. This study examines how the quality of field work practice (PKL) experience and work-entry motivation predict student work readiness, with self-efficacy as a psychological mediator, and formulates evidence-based managerial implications for school managers. A quantitative explanatory research design was applied to a sample of 346 grade XII students from 17 schools in the industrial city of Kota Dumai, Riau Province, Indonesia (N=2,555), selected via proportional random sampling. To ensure unbiased randomization, individual student respondents within each class were selected by lottery. Data were collected using a validated 54-item questionnaire and analyzed using PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4. Normality assessment via skewness and kurtosis confirmed that the data did not deviate extremely from normality. The reflective measurement model demonstrated satisfactory convergent validity (AVE = 0.374–0.543), reliability (CR = 0.893–0.934), and discriminant validity (HTMT 0.85). Structural model evaluation showed an acceptable fit (SRMR = 0.076) and explained 34.0% of the variance in work readiness (R² = 0.340). Hypothesis testing via 5,000-subsample bootstrapping confirmed all seven hypotheses were supported: PKL quality (β=0.284, p0.001) and motivation (β=0.226, p0.001) directly predict work readiness; both also predict self-efficacy (β=0.307, p0.001 and β=0.297, p0.001). Self-efficacy is the strongest direct predictor of work readiness (β=0.332, p0.001) and significantly mediates both paths (PKL VAF=26.4%; Motivation VAF=30.4% based on Hair et al. (2019) VAF criteria. Three managerial agendas are proposed for SMK administrators: optimizing PKL quality management, developing a school motivational climate, and integrating structured self-efficacy-building programs to facilitate successful school-to-work professional transitions. Keywords: work readiness, self-efficacy, internship experience, work motivation, vocational education.]]>
<![CDATA[Practicing Asian Gastrodiplomacy through UTY Growpath Expo #3: Culinary Culture, Soft Power, and Nation Branding ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana]]>;
<![CDATA[Aspin Nur Arifin Rivai]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp177-120
<![CDATA[In the globalization era, cultural identity has become a strategic resource for strengthening national image and international influence through non-coercive means. Gastrodiplomacy is increasingly relevant because food can convey cultural values, collective identity, and social meanings in ways accessible to wider publics. This study aims to analyze UTY Growpath Expo #3 as a medium of gastrodiplomacy, soft power, and nation branding through the introduction of traditional Asian foods. The research used a qualitative approach with an action research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving student organizers, supervising lecturers, culinary presenters, and visitors who participated in the expo. The data were analyzed inductively by identifying themes related to planning, implementation, interaction, cultural communication, and evaluation. The findings show that UTY Growpath Expo #3 served as a micro-level arena for practicing gastrodiplomacy through culinary products from Afghanistan, China, South Korea, and Vietnam. Food presentation, cultural storytelling, traditional attire, sustainable packaging, and direct interaction enabled visitors to understand cultural identities beyond taste and consumption. Positive visitor responses indicated that culinary-based activities can promote intercultural understanding, strengthen cultural attraction, and connect entrepreneurship education with public diplomacy practices. The study concludes that educational exhibitions can serve as alternative spaces for implementing gastrodiplomacy and nation branding at the local level. The novelty of this study lies in positioning a university-based expo as a non-state arena in which students serve as cultural communicators, translating Asian culinary diversity into soft-power practice within an applied, participatory, and locally grounded learning context. Keywords: Asian Gastrodiplomacy, Nation branding, Soft power, Diplomacy practice in higher education, UTY Growpath Expo]]>
<![CDATA[Public Transport Use Among Workers in Bali: Behavioral Evidence for Green Economy-Oriented Mobility Policy ]]>
<![CDATA[Putu Ayu Pramitha Purwanti]]>;
<![CDATA[Ni Putu Wiwin Setyari]]>;
<![CDATA[Ni Nyoman Reni Suasih]]>;
<![CDATA[Vicente Manuel Luis Guterres]]>;
<![CDATA[I Putu Herry Mahendra Putra]]>;
<![CDATA[Ni Putu Winda Apriyani]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i2.pp113-128
<![CDATA[Public transport is a strategic instrument for reducing congestion, lowering transport-related emissions, and supporting a green economy. However, workers in Bali still rely heavily on private vehicles for commuting, even after the development of Sarbagita and Teman Bus services. This study aims to examine the socioeconomic, demographic, and employment-related factors associated with workers' decisions to use public transport in the Sarbagita area of Bali and to derive worker-oriented policy implications for sustainable mobility. A quantitative survey was conducted among workers in Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, and Tabanan, and the data were analyzed using a probit model and marginal effects. Model diagnostics and robustness checks were also conducted using Variance Inflation Factor (VIF), Log-Likelihood, McFadden Pseudo R-squared, and re-estimation after excluding high-income observations. The probit results show that gender, income, working hours, employment status, and location significantly affect the probability of using public transport. Income, working hours, and formal employment status reduce the likelihood of using public transport, while residence in Denpasar and Badung increases it. The marginal-effect results indicate that living in better-served areas increases the probability of public transport use by 27.77 % points. In contrast, higher income, formal employment, and longer working hours decrease it. The robustness check confirms that the main findings remain stable after excluding high-income observations. These findings suggest that public transport policy in Bali should move beyond infrastructure provision by aligning service hours, accessibility, reliability, and information systems with workers' commuting patterns. Keywords: Public transport, Worker behavior, Green economy, Probit Model.]]>
<![CDATA[Does CSR Disclosure Play a Role in Moderating the Effects of Profitability and Free Cash Flow on Firm Value? ]]>
<![CDATA[Hafizatun Nufus]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Arfan]]>;
<![CDATA[Mulia Saputra]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp121-132
<![CDATA[This study aims to examine the role of CSR disclosure in moderating the effects of profitability and free cash flow on firm value among companies in the consumer cyclical sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2021–2023 period. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, comprising 39 companies and 117 observations over 3 years (2021–2023). This study employs a quantitative approach using secondary data sourced from annual financial statements and sustainability reports. The data were analyzed using a fixed-effects model and moderated regression analysis. The results indicate that profitability has no effect, whereas free cash flow has a negative effect on firm value. Furthermore, CSR disclosure does not moderate the effect of profitability; however, it does moderate the effect of free cash flow by weakening its negative impact on firm value. Thus, it can be concluded that CSR disclosure does not play a role in moderating the effect of profitability on firm value. However, it does play a role in moderating the negative effect of free cash flow on firm value. These findings suggest that investors will hold a negative perception of companies with high levels of free cash flow; however, this negative perception will diminish when the company discloses a high level of CSR. Keywords: Firm value, Profitability, Free cash flow, CSR disclosure, Consumer cyclicals.]]>
<![CDATA[Empowering Maluku Communities: Participatory Strategies for Sustainable Local Development ]]>
<![CDATA[Muhammad Idul Launuru]]>;
<![CDATA[Ain Nadirah Binti Romainor]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Rijal]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i2.pp129-140
<![CDATA[This study examines strategies to empower communities in Maluku Province, Indonesia, through participatory approaches for sustainable local development. Focusing on the role of local leadership, the research investigates how community capacity can be enhanced to support inclusive decision-making, social cohesion, and resilient household livelihoods. The study evaluates the effectiveness of community-based economic empowerment programs in improving household welfare, income generation, and local resource utilization across three villages in Maluku: Morela Village (Leihitu District, Central Maluku Regency), Negeri Lima (Central Maluku Regency), and Namrole Village (Buru Selatan District). These sites were purposively selected because they actively implement participatory empowerment programs related to local resource management and customary governance, while varying in their geographic settings, program types, and institutional arrangements. The study further examines innovative public administration practices that facilitate collaboration between government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with particular attention to how such collaboration promotes transparent and responsive governance. A convergent mixed-methods design was employed, combining semi-structured qualitative interviews with 15 local and customary leaders and 12 village government officials and NGO staff, four weeks of participatory observation, and structured quantitative surveys administered to 180 community members using validated empowerment indicators (Cronbach's α = 0.83). Qualitative data were analyzed thematically, while quantitative data were examined through descriptive statistics and bivariate correlation. Findings indicate that participatory strategies, when coupled with strong local leadership and adaptive administrative innovation, significantly contribute to sustainable development outcomes, including an increase in the social capital index from 3.2 to 4.1 on a five-point scale, a mean household income increase of 18% (from IDR 1,350,000 to IDR 1,593,000 per month), and improved community well-being. The study also identifies elite capture as a persistent risk in beneficiary selection at one research site, underscoring the need for transparent accountability mechanisms. Integration of local wisdom practices, particularly the customary sasi resource management system and village deliberation forums (musyawarah), strengthened program legitimacy and community ownership. The study offers practical implications for policymakers and development practitioners designing inclusive, accountable, and scalable empowerment programs in Maluku and comparable regional contexts. Keywords: community empowerment, local leadership, sustainable development, public administration innovation.]]>
<![CDATA[The Impact of Environmental Awareness, Market Information Access, and Organizational Involvement on Students' Career Choices in the Agricultural Sector ]]>
<![CDATA[D. Yadi Heryadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Sonny Santosa]]>;
<![CDATA[Amruddin Amruddin]]>;
<![CDATA[Suherlan Suherlan]]>;
<![CDATA[Mulyadi Mulyadi]]>;
<![CDATA[Moses Odhiambo Okombo]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp133-151
<![CDATA[This study examines the influence of environmental awareness, market information access, and organizational involvement on students’ career choices in the agricultural sector, with the perceived economic value of agriculture serving as a mediating variable. The study addresses the growing concern over declining youth interest in agricultural careers despite the sector’s strategic role in food security and sustainable economic development. A quantitative research design was employed, using a survey of 100 undergraduate students from universities in the Karawang region, Indonesia, selected through purposive sampling based on their educational background and familiarity with agricultural issues. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire consisting of validated indicators measured on a five-point Likert scale to assess environmental awareness, market information access, organizational involvement, perceived economic value, and career choice intentions. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to evaluate both the measurement and structural models. The findings indicate that environmental awareness and market information access have significant positive effects on students’ career choices in the agricultural sector. In contrast, organizational involvement does not exert a significant influence. Furthermore, perceived economic value has a significant direct effect on career choice and partially mediates the relationship between market information access and career choice. However, it does not mediate the relationships between environmental awareness or organizational involvement and career choice. These findings suggest that improving access to reliable agricultural market information and strengthening students’ understanding of the economic potential of modern agriculture can enhance their interest in pursuing agricultural careers. The study provides practical implications for universities, policymakers, and agricultural stakeholders to develop sustainability-oriented educational programs, digital agricultural information platforms, and career promotion initiatives that encourage greater youth participation in the agricultural sector. Keywords: Environmental awareness, Market information access, Organizational involvement, Students' career choices, Perception of economic value.]]>
<![CDATA[Strengthening Muslim-Friendly Tourism Attractiveness in Artificial Tourism Destinations in Kota Batu through a 6A's-Based Indicator Development ]]>
<![CDATA[Siti Nur Inayah]]>;
<![CDATA[Mochammad Rozikin]]>;
<![CDATA[Muhammad Shobaruddin]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i2.pp141-149
<![CDATA[Muslim-friendly tourism has become a strategic agenda for artificial tourism destinations in Indonesia, including those in Kota Batu, East Java, given the large share of domestic Muslim travelers and Indonesia's position as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This study aims to analyze stakeholder understanding of Muslim-friendly tourism, evaluate the readiness of two artificial tourism destinations in Kota Batu, Jatim Park 1 and Alun-alun Kota Batu, identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting their development, and formulate strategies to strengthen their Muslim-friendly tourism attractiveness. A qualitative descriptive approach was used, with primary data collected through in-depth interviews with 15 purposively selected informants across seven stakeholder groups, complemented by structured field observations and document reviews, and analyzed using the interactive model of Milles, Huberman, and Saldana, together with source and method triangulation. Destination readiness was evaluated through six indicators adapted from the 6A’s concept, namely attractions, accessibility, amenities, accommodation, activities, and ancillary services, cross-referenced against the four dimensions of the Global Muslim Travel Index, namely access, communication, environment, and service. Results show that stakeholder understanding of Muslim-friendly tourism remains uneven between government officials and business actors; destination readiness is only partially fulfilled across most components; amenities are relatively strong, while accommodation and ancillary services remain the weakest; and no halal-certified accommodation was found in Kota Batu. A SWOT analysis produced 12 strategic alternatives across the SO, WO, ST, and WT categories, with drafting a regional regulation on Muslim-friendly tourism identified as the priority foundation for implementing the remaining strategies. This study concludes that destination readiness alone is insufficient without a supporting policy framework and contributes a contextual model that links destination management theory to a global tourism readiness standard for developing artificial tourism destinations in Indonesia and comparable contexts. Keywords: Muslim-friendly tourism, 6A's, Global Muslim Travel Index, artificial tourism destination, strategic management.]]>
<![CDATA[Distributive Justice in the Economic Rights of Music Creators and Performers: A Natural Law Analysis of Indonesian Copyright Law ]]>
<![CDATA[Ashibly Ashibly]]>;
<![CDATA[Liu Kai]]>;
<![CDATA[Sherly Nelsa Fitri]]>
<![CDATA[ Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 1 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development ]]>
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DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i1.pp69-84
<![CDATA[This study examines the problem of distributing economic rights between music creators and performers in Indonesia, a persistent source of legal conflict that existing scholarship has addressed almost exclusively through positive-law doctrinal analysis. The purpose of this study is to critically evaluate the current structure of Indonesian copyright law governing creators' and performers' economic rights through the lens of natural law theory and to identify the normative gaps that produce systemic distributive injustice. Employing normative legal research, this study integrates three analytical approaches: (1) a legislative approach examining Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright, Government Regulation No. 56 of 2021, relevant provisions of the Civil Code, and international instruments including the Berne Convention, the Rome Convention, and the TRIPS Agreement; (2) a conceptual approach engaging legal doctrine on intellectual property and collective rights management; and (3) a philosophical approach applying the natural law traditions of the Stoics, Aquinas, Grotius, Locke, Pufendorf, Hutcheson, and Hume as a normative evaluative framework. Legal materials are classified as primary (statutes, regulations, court decisions), secondary (academic literature, journal articles), and tertiary (legal dictionaries). Analysis proceeds deductively, moving from universal natural law principles to their confrontation with positive law norms and current industry practice. The principal finding is that natural law theory treats creators’ economic rights as primary claims grounded in original intellectual labor. In contrast, performers’ rights are secondary and derivative, arising from interpretive contribution. The structural coexistence of direct licensing (Article 9) and blanket licensing (Article 23) without a clear legislative hierarchy produces a distributive gap that violates the natural law principle of suum cuique tribuere. Institutional failures of the Collective Management Institution (CMO) system, characterized by non-transparent reporting and delayed distribution, compound this structural injustice and mirror deficiencies documented in pre-reform European collective management organizations. This study concludes that reform of Indonesian copyright law must establish: a statutory hierarchy privileging direct licensing; minimum royalty standards for commercial use; mandatory real-time reporting and auditing obligations; and a hybrid mechanism combining government-accredited digital licensing platforms with blockchain-based smart contracts for autonomous royalty distribution. Keywords: Copyright; Economic rights of creators and performers; Natural law theory; Distributive justice; Collective management; Indonesian copyright law.]]>
