The diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of coal mine laborers in Sawahlunto have given rise to a unique new language, the Tansi (creole) language. The Tansi language, the first labor creole language in Indonesia, was discovered and present in the interior of West Sumatra and consists of 10 languages, with Malay as its base language. Currently, Tansi is heading towards decreolization (approaching extinction) due to the shift in its function in a triglossia context compared to Indonesian (as the official language) and Minangkabau (as the dominant regional language). Therefore, this study aims to: (1) to explain the existence phases of the Tansi language and (2) theoretically examine existing Tansi language preservation models. The method used in this research is qualitative. In this study, the research findings descriptively described in the form of an explanation explaining the theoretical study of the development phases of the Tansi language as a model for language preservation efforts. Since this research topic was related to theoretical analysis, so a literature review approach used and focused on inductive problem-solving. The required data was sourced from written sources of a theoretical nature (primary and secondary). The collected data was analyzed by the interactive data analysis technique, modeled of Miles and Huberman. This analysis technique consisted of reduction (sorting data that was relevant to the study), data presentation (presenting data with discussion), and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the existence phases of the Tansi language are: pidginization, creolization, and decreolization. (2) The preservation processes that have been carried out are: (a) the process of documenting the Tansi language through dictionaries as well as novel; (b) pop culture, such as pop music; and (c) prestige, such as tonel, wayang, and traditional events. Then, the other proposed preservation is documentary films as a form of preservation of the Tansi language through pop culture.
This article examines street-based ondel-ondel performances in Jakarta through the perspective of street ethnomusicology. It addresses the tension between ondel-ondel as an officially recognized icon of Betawi–Jakarta identity and its use as a mobile street performance frequently associated with informal cultural labor, busking, and urban public-order concerns. The study employed an interpretive qualitative approach with an ethnographic orientation. Fieldwork was conducted from January to June 2025 and involved semi-structured interviews with eight purposively selected informants, field observations across several areas of Jakarta, and analyses of policy documents and media reports concerning raids on and restrictions against ondel-ondel busking. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, while interpretive credibility was strengthened through comparison across interviews, observations, visual documentation, and documentary sources. The findings indicate that street ondel-ondel cannot be understood solely as cultural degradation. The practice also encompasses ritual memory, musical labor, intergenerational knowledge transmission, livelihood strategies, and spatial mobility. Nevertheless, marked differences were identified between groups that maintain live musical ensembles and embodied musical knowledge and groups that rely primarily on recorded accompaniment for economic and logistical reasons. The article proposes street ethnomusicology as an approach to musical practices shaped by mobility, informality, public interaction, and urban regulation. It also develops sonic negotiation to describe how performers adjust sound, movement, accompaniment, routes, and stopping points in response to audiences, spatial conditions, and regulatory pressures. The preservation of ondel-ondel should therefore address not only the puppet as a visual icon but also its music, performers, instruments, performance knowledge, public spaces, and the broader socio-economic ecosystem that sustains the practice.
Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan memperkuat kapasitas produksi dan pengelolaan konten YouTube komunitas Kampung Andara, Depok, sebagai landasan pengembangan ekonomi kreator. Pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR) diterapkan melalui pemetaan kebutuhan, pelatihan, pendampingan, dan refleksi. Evaluasi deskriptif berdasarkan dokumentasi dan catatan pendampingan menunjukkan adanya praktik produksi konten, pemanfaatan budaya Betawi, serta penyediaan materi pembelajaran digital. Namun, hanya dua hingga tiga dari delapan peserta tercatat produktif. Kendala mencakup keterbatasan perangkat, internet, penguasaan aplikasi, pemahaman kebijakan platform, dan konsistensi produksi. Meskipun program ini berhasil meletakkan fondasi produksi konten berbasis komunitas, peningkatan pendapatan secara finansial belum terverifikasi secara terukur. Oleh karena itu, direkomendasikan model pendampingan berkelanjutan yang berfokus pada strategi monetisasi dan keberlanjutan produksi.
The rapid development of digital learning technologies has transformed educational practices by enabling more personalized and accessible learning experiences in e-learning environments. As a Background, adaptive technologies have emerged as a promising approach to address diverse learner needs and improve educational accessibility. The Objective of this study is to examine the influence of adaptive technologies on personalized learning experiences and their impact on educational accessibility in e-learning environments. The Method employed a quantitative research approach using a survey distributed to 334 respondents who had experience using e-learning platforms. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS to evaluate the relationships among the proposed constructs. The Results indicate that adaptive technologies significantly enhance personalized learning experiences by providing tailored learning content, individualized feedback, and flexible learning pathways. Furthermore, the findings reveal that personalized learning experiences have a positive and significant effect on educational accessibility, enabling learners with different backgrounds, abilities, and learning preferences to engage more effectively in the learning process. Adaptive technologies were also found to have a direct positive influence on educational accessibility. In Conclusion, the study demonstrates that the integration of adaptive technologies plays a crucial role in fostering personalized learning and improving educational accessibility within e-learning environments. These findings provide valuable insights for educators, educational institutions, and e-learning developers in designing inclusive and learner-centered digital learning systems that support diverse educational needs and promote equitable access to quality education.
Abstract: Raymond Paul Westerling has become a symbol of Dutch colonial violence in South Sulawesi following Indonesia’s independence in 1945. The release of The East (De Oost) in 2021 reignited public controversy, with Westerling’s daughter, Palmyra Westerling, and Dutch organizations, including FIN and Maluku4Maluku, protesting the film’s portrayal of him. Meanwhile, the filmmakers defended their historical approach by citing primary sources. This study examines competing representations of Westerling through family accounts, historical records, veterans’ testimonies, and cinematic narratives. Using an interpretive qualitative approach informed by phenomenology and memory studies, it compares the film’s narrative and visual representations with family statements, veterans’ responses, historical documentation, and the filmmakers’ explanations. The findings reveal contrasting constructions of Westerling’s identity. Palmyra’s account emphasizes familial memories of him as a loving father and respectable individual. In contrast, the film portrays him as a charismatic military commander associated with colonial violence, drawing on historical documentation, veterans’ testimonies, and cinematic dramatization. These differences reflect distinct positions of remembrance rather than merely divergent opinions about an individual. Family memory prioritizes domestic intimacy, whereas historical and cinematic memories situate Westerling within the broader context of Dutch military violence in Indonesia. The controversy thus highlights tensions between personal memory, collective identity, historical accountability, and the ethical representation of colonial violence. Abstrak: Raymond Paul Westerling menjadi simbol kekerasan kolonial Belanda di Sulawesi Selatan setelah kemerdekaan Indonesia pada 1945. Penayangan film The East (De Oost) pada 2021 memicu kontroversi, termasuk protes dari putrinya, Palmyra Westerling, serta organisasi Belanda, FIN dan Maluku4Maluku, yang menilai penggambaran tersebut tidak sesuai dengan pemahaman mereka. Sementara itu, pembuat film mempertahankan pendekatan historisnya dengan merujuk pada sumber primer. Penelitian ini mengkaji representasi Westerling yang saling bertentangan melalui ingatan keluarga, catatan sejarah, kesaksian veteran, dan narasi sinematik. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif interpretatif yang berlandaskan fenomenologi dan studi ingatan, penelitian ini membandingkan representasi naratif dan visual dalam film dengan pernyataan keluarga, tanggapan veteran, dokumentasi sejarah, serta penjelasan pembuat film. Temuan menunjukkan perbedaan konstruksi identitas Westerling. Palmyra menekankan ingatan keluarga yang menggambarkannya sebagai ayah penyayang dan pribadi terhormat. Sebaliknya, film menampilkan Westerling sebagai komandan militer karismatik yang terkait dengan kekerasan kolonial melalui dokumentasi sejarah, kesaksian veteran, dan dramatisasi sinematik. Perbedaan tersebut mencerminkan posisi ingatan yang berlainan. Ingatan keluarga berpusat pada keintiman domestik, sedangkan ingatan historis dan sinematik menempatkannya dalam konteks kekerasan militer Belanda di Indonesia. Kontroversi ini memperlihatkan ketegangan antara ingatan pribadi, identitas kolektif, pertanggungjawaban sejarah, dan tanggung jawab etis dalam merepresentasikan kekerasan kolonial.
