International Journal of Demos (IJD)

Public Diplomacy as an Instrument of International Politics in the Digital Era

Yusran Yusran — 2025-09-30

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of public diplomacy as an instrument of international politics in the digital era. The development of information and communication technology has revolutionized the way countries interact and influence global public opinion. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines how public diplomacy is utilized to build a positive image of the country, promote national interests, and strengthen relations between countries through various digital platforms, such as social media, news portals, and online campaigns. The results of the study show that public diplomacy as an instrument of international politics in the digital era has developed rapidly through the use of communication technology and social media that allows for more direct, fast, and broad interaction with the global community. The findings show that various strategies such as digital diplomacy through social media campaigns, cultural diplomacy in digital format through online festivals and exhibitions, educational diplomacy with online learning platforms and international research collaborations, to mass media diplomacy through positive and educational news have succeeded in improving a country's image, expanding international cooperation networks, and strengthening the country's position in the global arena. This study also reveals that the adaptation of public diplomacy to digital transformation is an important factor in achieving foreign policy goals and building more constructive and mutually beneficial international relations.

Keywords: Public Diplomacy, International Politics, Digital Era, State Image, Digital Media

Kebijakan Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Air Sungai Mahakam di Kabupaten Mahakam Ulu

Piter Laing — 2025-09-30

Abstract

Mahakam Ulu Regency possesses abundant water resources, particularly from the Mahakam River, which is vital to the lives of local communities. However, pressures from population growth, natural resource exploitation, and industrial activities have led to pollution, deforestation, and a decline in water quality. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method. The findings highlight the importance of a holistic and sustainable approach to water resource management, involving active community participation, strengthening government capacity, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Policies that are responsive to changing environmental conditions and community needs will be more effective in ensuring the sustainability of water resources. With appropriate measures, Mahakam Ulu Regency is expected to manage its water resources more effectively for community welfare and environmental preservation. Furthermore, institutional strengthening, policy integration across sectors, and increased public awareness are necessary to maintain the sustainability of the Mahakam River. Adaptive and ecosystem-based management policies emerge as strategic solutions to ensure the continued ecological and social functions of the river in the future.

Keyword: regulation, management, water resources

Abstrak

Kabupaten Mahakam Ulu memiliki sumber daya air melimpah, terutama dari sungai mahakam, yang vital bagi kehidupan masyarakat. Namun, tekanan dari pertumbuhan populasi, eksploitasi sumber daya alam, dan aktivitas industri menyebabkan pencemaran, deforestasi, dan penurunan kualitas air. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini menemukan pentingnya pendekatan holistik dan berkelanjutan dalam pengelolaan sumber daya air, dengan melibatkan partisipasi aktif masyarakat, peningkatan kapasitas pemerintah, dan kolaborasi antar pemangku kepentingan. Kebijakan yang responsif terhadap perubahan kondisi lingkungan dan kebutuhan masyarakat akan lebih efektif dalam memastikan keberlanjutan sumber daya air. Dengan langkah-langkah yang tepat, diharapkan Kabupaten Mahakam Ulu dapat mengelola sumber daya airnya secara lebih efektif untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat dan kelestarian lingkungan selain itu diperlukan penguatan kelembagaan, integrasi kebijakan antar sektor, serta peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat dalam menjaga keberlanjutan Sungai Mahakam. Kebijakan pengelolaan yang adaptif dan berbasis ekosistem menjadi solusi strategis untuk menjamin keberlangsungan fungsi ekologis dan sosial sungai di masa mendatang.

Kata Kunci: kebijakan, pengelolaan, sumber daya air

Model Tata Kelola CSR Berbasis Collaborative Governance dan Kearifan Lokal

Emanuel Higau — 2025-09-30

Abstract

This study aims to analyze a CSR governance model based on local wisdom through a collaborative approach between mining companies and indigenous communities in Kampung Tukul, West Kutai. The approach used is descriptive qualitative, with data obtained through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The analysis was conducted using the Collaborative Governance theory. The results show that CSR practices in Kampung Tukul have transformed from symbolic to participatory. Cross-actor collaboration has formed deliberative forums, mapped indigenous territories, and developed CSR programs tailored to local cultural values. This process has enhanced social legitimacy, strengthened community institutions, and minimized conflicts. The implication is that a collaborative CSR model based on local wisdom can serve as a sustainable development strategy in indigenous territories, while also being replicated in similar communities with contextual adaptations.

Keywords:

Corporate Social Responsibility Governance, Indigenous Communities, Collaboration, Participation

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis model tata kelola CSR berbasis kearifan lokal melalui pendekatan kolaboratif antara perusahaan tambang dan masyarakat adat di Kampung Tukul, Kutai Barat. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, dengan data diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi partisipatif, dan studi dokumentasi. Analisis dilakukan menggunakan teori Collaborative Governance (Emerson et al., 2012). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa praktik CSR di Kampung Tukul telah bertransformasi dari simbolik menjadi partisipatif. Kolaborasi lintas aktor membentuk forum deliberatif, pemetaan wilayah adat, dan program CSR yang disesuaikan dengan nilai budaya lokal. Proses ini meningkatkan legitimasi sosial, memperkuat kelembagaan masyarakat, serta meminimalkan konflik. Implikasinya, model CSR kolaboratif berbasis kearifan lokal dapat menjadi strategi pembangunan berkelanjutan di wilayah adat, sekaligus direplikasi di komunitas serupa dengan adaptasi kontekstual.

Kata Kunci:

Tata Kelola Corporate Social Responsibility, Masyarakat Adat, Kolaborasi, Partisipasi

Diskrepansi Data Pemilih Berbasis Coklit dan e-Coklit Vis-à-vis DPT pada Pemilu Serentak 2024

Nur' Aisyah Amiluddin Hasan — 2025-09-30

Abstract

The Validity of the Final Voters List (DPT) is a crucial element in ensuring the integrity of the General Election. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of voter data generated through manual Coklit (voter data synchronization) and digital e-Coklit methods, and to identify discrepancies between the results of local data updates and the DPT set by the central KPU. The research was conducted in Sebuntal Village, Marangkayu District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, as a representative area with complex social and geographical characteristics. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with a case study method, through field observations, in-dept interviews with Pantarlih officers and village-level election orgaanizers, and data triangulation using the Online DPT. The results showed that even though voter data had been factually validated through manual (Coklit) and digital (e-Coklit) data verification, the DPT returned from the center still contained anomalies, such as multiple voters, deceased voters, and unrecorded changes in domicile. The main factors causing the discrepancies include weak inter-level coordination, an unoptimized system for tracking data changes, and limited regional access to central population data (Dukcapil).

Keywords: DPT, Coklit, e-Coklit, Pemilu Serentak 2024

Abstrak

Validitas Daftar Pemilih Tetap (DPT) merupakan elemen krusial dalam menjamin integritas penyelenggaraan Pemilu. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat akurasi data pemilih yang dihasilkan melalui metode Coklit (pencocokan dan penelitian) manual dan e-Coklit digital, serta mengidentifikasi diskrepansi yang terjadi antara hasil pemutakhiran di tingkat lokal dengan DPT yang ditetapkan oleh KPU pusat. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Sebuntal, Kecamatan Marangkayu, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara sebagai representasi wilayah dengan karakteristik sosial dan geografis yang kompleks. Pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif digunakan dengan metode studi kasus, melalui observasi lapangan, wawancara mendalam dengan petugas Pantarlih dan penyelenggara pemilu tingkat desa, serta triangulasi data menggunakan DPT Online. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun data pemilih telah divalidasi secara faktual melalui verifikasi data manual (Coklit) dan digital (e-Coklit), DPT yang dikembalikan dari pusat tetap mengandung anomali, seperti pemilih ganda, pemilih yang telah meninggal, dan perpindahan domisili yang tidak tercatat. Faktor utama penyebab diskrepansi mencakup lemahnya koordinasi antarjenjang, tidak optimalnya sistem pelacakan perubahan data, serta keterbatasan akses daerah terhadap data kependudukan pusat (Dukcapil).

Kata kunci: DPT, Coklit, e-Coklit, Pemilu Serentak 2024

Factors Influencing Tourist’s Decision-Making in Consuming Local Culinary in Yogyakarta

Audia Agusteine — 2025-10-18

Abstract

This study examined the factors influencing tourists’ decision-making in consuming local culinary in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, focusing on gudeg as the city’s culinary icon. Based on the Consumption Value Theory, the research analyzed the effects of Tourist’s Local Food Consumption Value (TLFCV), Tourist’s Local Food Experiential Value (TLFEV), Attitude Toward Local Food (ATLF), and Food Destination Image (FDI) on Behavioral Intention (BIs). A survey of 220 tourists who had previously consumed gudeg was conducted using purposive sampling, and the data were analyzed with SEM-PLS. Results showed that TLFCV and TLFEV significantly influenced ATLF, while TLFEV also affected FDI. ATLF had a significant positive effect on BIs, whereas TLFCV did not significantly affect FDI, and FDI did not significantly affect BIs. These findings emphasize the importance of consumption and experiential values in strengthening tourists’ behavioral intention in consuming local culinary.

Keywords: consumption value, culinary experience, behavioral intention.

Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional Terhadap Kinerja Pengurus Desa Wisata Wirokerten Dengan Motivasi Kerja Sebagai Variabel Mediasi

Ervina Damayanti — 2025-10-27

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership style on the performance of Wirokerten Tourism Village administrators with work motivation as a mediating variable. The phenomenon underlying this study is the condition of tourism village administrators who are mostly from the younger generation and have other activities outside the organization, thus requiring a leadership style that is able to inspire and motivate. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method by distributing questionnaires to all Wirokerten Tourism Village administrators as respondents, with a saturated sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out using Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) through the SmartPLS 3.2.9 program. The results of the study indicate that: (1) transformational leadership style does not directly influence the performance of administrators; (2) transformational leadership style has a positive and significant effect on work motivation; (3) work motivation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of administrators; and (4) work motivation fully mediates the influence of transformational leadership style on the performance of administrators. Thus, work motivation plays an important role as a psychological bridge that connects transformational leadership with improved performance. The results of this study are expected to provide theoretical contributions to the development of human resource management science, as well as become a practical reference for tourism village managers in implementing inspirational and participatory leadership to improve the performance of young generation administrators.

Keywords: Transformational Leadership Style, Work Motivation, Performance, Tourism Village

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kinerja pengurus Desa Wisata Wirokerten dengan motivasi kerja sebagai variabel mediasi. Fenomena yang melatarbelakangi penelitian ini adalah kondisi pengurus desa wisata yang mayoritas berasal dari generasi muda dan memiliki aktivitas lain di luar organisasi, sehingga memerlukan gaya kepemimpinan yang mampu menginspirasi dan memotivasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada seluruh pengurus Desa Wisata Wirokerten sebagai responden, dengan teknik sampling jenuh. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) melalui program SmartPLS 3.2.9. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) gaya kepemimpinan transformasional tidak berpengaruh langsung terhadap kinerja pengurus; (2) gaya kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap motivasi kerja; (3) motivasi kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pengurus; dan (4) motivasi kerja memediasi secara penuh pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kinerja pengurus. Dengan demikian, motivasi kerja berperan penting sebagai jembatan psikologis yang menghubungkan kepemimpinan transformasional dengan peningkatan kinerja. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi teoretis terhadap pengembangan ilmu manajemen sumber daya manusia, serta menjadi acuan praktis bagi pengelola desa wisata dalam menerapkan kepemimpinan yang inspiratif dan partisipatif guna meningkatkan kinerja pengurus generasi muda.

Kata kunci: Gaya Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Motivasi Kerja, Kinerja, Desa Wisata