Priviet Social Sciences Journal

Innovation of an android-based beverage sales application using a design thinking approach for MSME digitalization in Nabire

Usman Arfan, Heris Yosua Ramase Rony — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Digital transformation has become an essential requirement for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency. This study aims to design an Android-based beverage sales application prototype to support MSME digitalization in Nabire Regency. The research employed the Design Thinking approach, consisting of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test stages. Activity diagrams were used to model the application’s business processes, while the prototype was developed using Figma as an interactive and visual system representation. Usability evaluation was conducted through limited testing using the Single Ease Question (SEQ) and System Usability Scale (SUS). The results indicate that the proposed prototype provides a clear user flow, aligns with user needs, and achieves a good level of usability. The developed prototype can serve as a foundation for future implementation of an Android-based beverage sales application to support MSME digitalization in Nabire Regency.

The risks of loan users for the mental health of the middle class

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The phenomenon of online loans (commonly known as pinjol) in Indonesia has grown rapidly in line with the advancement of digital technology. Easy access, fast disbursement processes, and the promotion of low interest rates have made pinjol highly attractive to the public, especially among the middle-class. However, behind this convenience lie various serious problems that affect users’ mental health. This study aims to analyze the risks of pinjol usage on the mental health of the middle-class community, particularly in the Parung Panjang and Tenjo Districts of Bogor Regency. The research method employed a qualitative approach supported by quantitative data. The findings show that the middle class is vulnerable to pinjol entrapment, even though they are generally considered to have better access to formal financial institutions. From a theoretical perspective, this research offers novelty by applying Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) stress theory to the phenomenon of digital finance, thereby enriching perspectives on how primary and secondary appraisals and coping strategies shape the psychological pressure caused by pinjol. Field findings that highlight the dominance of emotion-focused coping strategies (resignation, anxiety, and avoidance) provide new contributions to the literature, as they reveal that the burden of pinjol not only creates economic problems but also reinforces a recurring cycle of stress without any long-term solutions. Therefore, stronger financial literacy, psychological support, and strict government regulations are urgently needed to prevent the harmful impacts of pinjol on Indonesia’s middle-class society.

Digital transformation in public service: Evaluating e-government implementation and fiscal performance at Samsat Pajajaran Bandung

Inkha Hedian Dena Fritiar — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study evaluates the implementation of e-government policies at Samsat Pajajaran, Bandung, focusing on fiscal performance and operational efficiency. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with purposively selected informants, including operational officers and taxpayers, as well as field observations and fiscal report analysis. The findings demonstrate that digitalization via the SIGNAL and e-Samsat platforms has successfully catalyzed local genuine revenue (PAD) growth, with a projected increase of IDR 250 billion by 2025. Operationally, service efficiency improved by 66.7%, reducing processing time from 45 to 15 minutes. However, the study identifies a significant digital divide affecting elderly taxpayers and technical latencies during peak hours. This research recommends a 50% increase in API server capacity to ensure socially inclusive governance.

Identification and control of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks in the slope and drainage reinforcement project on the Paksebali – Selat Provincial Road Section

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The slope and drainage reinforcement project on the Paksebali–Selat Provincial Road section involves a relatively high potential for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) risks due to excavation works, concrete casting, the use of heavy equipment, and hazardous working environment conditions. This study aims to identify extreme and high risks that may lead to work accidents and to determine appropriate OHS risk control measures for the project. The research method employed is a quantitative descriptive approach, with data collected through field observations, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation studies. Risk assessment was conducted based on the AS/NZS 4360 standard by multiplying the probability and severity levels, whereas risk control was analyzed using the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle approach. The results indicated that the risks identified in this project fell into the extreme and high-risk categories, particularly in excavation works, road shoulder concrete casting, and heavy equipment mobilization. Potential hazards included landslides, being struck by equipment, and accidents caused by improper work methods. Risk control measures were implemented through improvements in work methods, enforcement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage, enhanced supervision, installation of safety signs, and the regular implementation of training and safety meetings. The application of appropriate risk control measures is expected to minimize workplace accidents and improve overall project safety performance.

Journalists’ perceptions of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms in news production: A case study of Harian Disway Online Media

Mohamad Nur Khotib, Bayu Wira Handyan — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines journalists’ perceptions of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the news production process at Harian Disway, a digital-native media outlet based in Surabaya. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the study explores how journalists interpret, utilize, and evaluate AI within newsroom practices. The findings indicate that AI is primarily used as a technical assistant, particularly for translation, editing, and content optimization, rather than as a substitute for journalistic creative work. Journalists emphasize the necessity of human control because of AI’s limitations in factual accuracy and contextual understanding. Ethical concerns also emerge, particularly regarding excessive dependency on AI and the potential erosion of writing skills, particularly in feature writing. Drawing on Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Social Perception Theory, this study demonstrates that AI adoption at Harian Disway is selective, pragmatic, and firmly embedded within the framework of editorial ethics.

Resilience of MSMEs in Surakarta City: Integrating digital transformation and local economic resilience based on Javanese cultural values

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in sustaining local economies in Indonesia, particularly in culturally embedded cities such as Surakarta. Despite their growing number and contribution to employment, many MSMEs remain vulnerable to economic shocks, technological disruption, and unequal access to digital resources. This study aims to examine the resilience of MSMEs in Surakarta by analyzing the interaction between digital transformation, Javanese cultural values, and the legal–institutional environment that shapes the digital economy. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study employs a literature review methodology drawing on peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports, and policy documents related to MSME resilience, digitalization, and local economic development. The findings indicate that Javanese cultural values, including gotong royong, nrimo ing pandum, tepa slira, and ajining dhiri, function as social capital that strengthens social cohesion, psychological endurance, and ethical business practices among MSME actors. Digital transformation contributes positively to business resilience by expanding market access and improving operational efficiency; however, its impact remains uneven due to disparities in digital literacy, human resource capacity, and institutional support. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of adaptive state regulation and legal certainty in ensuring inclusive digital transformation for MSMEs. This research concludes that MSME resilience in Surakarta emerges from the integration of cultural capital, digital capability, and responsive governance, underscoring the need for context-sensitive and collaborative policy approaches to support sustainable local economic development.

Analysis of the application of value engineering in the building construction project of State Elementary School 1 Padang Sambian

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Cost efficiency is an important aspect of project planning. One common approach to increasing cost efficiency is value engineering. This study applies Value Engineering to the Padang Sambian 1 Public Elementary School Building Construction Project with a total planned budget of IDR. 10,019,488,000.00. The analysis was conducted using the Dell'Isola method, which consists of four stages: information, creative, analytical, and recommendation. Based on the results of the study, the items carried out by Value Engineering include concrete work items on floors 1, 2, 3 and the roof, wooden plank truss work and roof tiles (roof work), door window hanging and locking work on floors 1, 2, and 3, masonry and plastering work (wall work) on floors 1, 2, and 3, paving block installation, ceramic floor and wall installation on floors 1, 2, and 3, and ceiling work on floor 3. The cost efficiency obtained using the Dell’Isola theory value engineering method is IDR. 224,566,091.39 or 2.24% of the total project cost with details of savings of IDR. 69,226,207.23 on concrete work on floors 1, 2, 3, and roof, IDR. 58,015,626.87 on truss work, wooden planks and roof tiles (roof work), IDR. 6,890,888.88 on door and window hanging and locking work on floors 1, 2, and 3, IDR. 1,160,097.63 on masonry and plastering work (wall work) on floors 1, 2, and 3, IDR. 48,561,507.2 on paving block masonry, IDR. 18,528,260.2 on ceramic floor and wall masonry on floors 1, 2, and 3, and IDR. 22,183,503.3 on the 3rd floor ceiling work. The benefits of applying value engineering are that it can reduce project costs without reducing the function, quality, and performance of the building, while providing a more efficient technical basis for decision-making at the planning and construction implementation stages.

Implementation of electronic certificates and online land registration systems in realizing efficient land services

Wirda Ningsih Octavia — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The digital transformation in Indonesia's land system marks a significant paradigm shift from manual systems to integrated electronic systems. This study examines the implementation of electronic certificates and online land registration systems in the context of sale and purchase deeds made by Land Deed Making Officials (PPAT). The main issues studied include: (1) how Indonesia's positive legal framework regulates the digital transformation of land sale and purchase deeds and electronic certificates; (2) legal challenges and obstacles in the implementation of land electronic systems, including aspects of legal certainty, data security, and protection of community rights; and (3) the ideal model for the implementation of digital transformation that can realize efficient land services without sacrificing legal certainty. The research uses a normative juridical method with a statute, case, and theoretical approach. The results of the study show that Indonesia's legal framework has accommodated digital transformation through the ITE Law, PP 24/1997 jo. PP 18/2021 on Land Registration, and other related regulations. However, implementation faces challenges in the form of gaps in technological infrastructure, human resource readiness, system standardization, and regulatory harmonization. The recommended ideal model is phased implementation with strengthened cybersecurity aspects, integrated digital validation, a reliable backup system, and comprehensive legal protection for the parties. Digital transformation must guarantee the principles of publicity, legal certainty, and the protection of human rights in land ownership.

Deconstructing climate justice in indonesia's climate mitigation legal policy: A theoretical analysis of distributive and procedural justice in the Carbon Economic Value (NEK) regulation

Wahyu Fahmi Rizaldy — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Presidential Regulation No. 98 of 2021 “Carbon Economic Value” gives the first market-based instrument in the legal politics of Indonesia mitigation of climate change. In relation to this, the regulation hopes to accelerate target emissions. However, it also under climate justice implications in relation to the most vulnerable, specifically Indigenous Peoples (Masyarakat Hukum Adat/MHA). This research aims to dismantle the climate justice within the legal politics of NEK Regulation. This research is based on normative legal research methods where the author employs a statute, a conceptual approach, and a critical approach. This research is concerned with the two pillars of justice: distributive and procedural. The research findings show, first, that the legal politics of NEK distributive justice is to a large degree narrowly defined where the focus is on the ‘money’, ‘distribution’, and ‘rights’, and these ‘rights’ are the corporate permits. Perhaps worse, there are likely neo-disparities in the economic benefit-sharing to the Indigenous Peoples relative to the ecological burden-sharing. Second, in respect to the NEK regulation and procedural justice, particularly around the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) concept, procedural justice in its normative assessment sees it as the completion of an administrative ritual. Such representation runs a high risk of becoming tokenism, which co-opts and undermines the real rights of Indigenous Peoples concerning carbon governance. This study finds that the NEK Regulation, as it currently stands, favors the efficiency of markets over justice in a substantive form, which illustrates the need to refocus the legal politics of mitigation on climate justice as a cornerstone.

Implementation of the inquiry learning model to enhance junior high school students’ scientific literacy: A qualitative study

Mizwar Mizwar, Heri Setiawan, Milan Kisy Rogahang, Garry Aditya Tikulembang — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the inquiry learning model to enhance junior high school students’ scientific literacy. The research is grounded in the concern that Indonesian students’ scientific literacy remains low, largely due to traditional teaching methods focused on rote memorization rather than scientific exploration. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design, the research was conducted at MTs Alkhairaat Pusat Palu. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, then processed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña’s interactive analysis model, which consists of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that the guided inquiry learning model effectively promotes students’ active participation, strengthens their scientific reasoning abilities, and deepens their conceptual understanding of natural phenomena. The teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students to construct knowledge through investigation and reflective discussion. Improvements in scientific literacy were evident in students’ ability to interpret experimental data, explain scientific phenomena logically, and connect scientific concepts with real-life contexts. Supporting factors included teacher readiness, the use of relevant contextual materials, and a collaborative learning environment. Theoretically, this study reinforces social constructivism as a foundation for inquiry-based science education, while practically, it provides recommendations for developing curricula and teacher training programs that emphasize evidence-based scientific investigation and inquiry-oriented pedagogy.