Glyptothorax spp., locally known as Ali-ali, is a native freshwater fish in the Jambo Aye subwatershed, Wih Delong, Bener Meriah, Aceh, Indonesia. This study assessed its feeding ecology and selected ecological traits from December 2023 to February 2024. Sampling was conducted at three habitat-representative stations using gill and cast nets, yielding 90 individuals. Stomach content analysis revealed a predominantly carnivorous diet, dominated by crustaceans (72 degrees%o), followed by macrozoobenthos (19 degrees%o) and detritus (9 degrees%o), with Index of Preponderance exceeding 40 degrees%o, confirming crustaceans as principal prey. Length-frequency analysis identified eight size classes, with mean lengths highest at the plantation station (130.95 mm) and lowest in the forest station (92.19 mm). Mean relative gut length (RGL = 0.6 TL) supported carnivorous classification. Trophic niche breadth ranged between 1.30-2.17, indicating moderate resource-use variation. Length-weight relationships showed negative allometric growth (b<3) and strong positive length-weight correlations (r = 0.695-0.979). Findings indicate stable trophic positioning, spatial size variation, and growth patterns reflecting adaptation to heterogeneous headwater habitats.
PurposeHalal experiences are insufficient to support destination competitiveness and attract and retain Muslim tourists. The authors argue that integrating dark experiences into halal tourism would improve Muslim tourists' satisfaction and revisit intention and therefore destination competitiveness. This study aims to test this hypothesis by examining the relationships between site experiential memorability (SEM), Islamic attributes of destination (IAD) and local culture with revisit intention through the serial mediation of experience quality and satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe authors randomly surveyed 170 domestic and foreign Muslim travelers visiting tsunami memorial sites in Aceh, Indonesia, and analyzed the data using structural equation modeling.FindingsSEM, IAD and local culture positively correlated with experience quality. Only SEM and local culture significantly predicted satisfaction. Experience quality did not have any mediating effect, whereas satisfaction mediated between SEM and local culture with revisit intention. Experience quality and satisfaction serially mediated all antecedents with revisit intention. To attract the growing Muslim market, destinations must therefore leverage other destination-specific experiences (in this case, dark and cultural experiences) to complement halal tourism.Originality/valueThis study is the first to explore dark tourism experiences and outcomes within the contexts of halal tourism, Southeast Asia and among Muslim tourists. It also demonstrates the necessity of offering other experiences besides halal to pull in and retain Muslim tourists.
Abstract. Wintah, Sastranegara MH, Kiswanto, Fithor A. 2026. Species composition and medicinal uses of mangrove plants in Southwest Aceh, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 27 (3): d270321. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d270321. Mangrove ecosystems are among the most productive ecosystems in the world, serving ecological, economic, and cultural functions. Mangroves play an important role in maintaining the biological integrity and resources of marine ecosystems. The village of Tadu Raya Sub-district, Nagan Raya District of South West Aceh has a mangrove forest covering 50 ha. The potential of the mangrove forest in this area is enormous, including medicinal plants. This study aims to identify plants with potential as medicines. The study used a survey method, with sampling conducted at three stations with transects perpendicular to the coast at fixed intervals. Vegetation sampling was conducted randomly at each station and repeated three times in 10 x 10 m plots for trees, 5 x 5 m plots for saplings, and 1 x 1 m plots for seedlings. Information on the use of mangroves through investigations of local communities and a review of the scientific literature. The study found nine medicinal plant species, including trees and undergrowth plants: Acanthus ilicifolius, Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Nypa fruticans, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia alba, and Sonneratia caseolaris. The local community uses these species as medicine for thrush, toothache, wounds, diarrhea, stomach ache, abdominal pain, bruises, chickenpox, fever, itching, and cough. The highest species importance value (IVI) at Station 1 (ST1) was R. apiculata (54.9%) with relative density (16.67%), relative frequency (18.75%), and relative dominance (19.53%). The highest species importance value (IVI) at Station 2 (ST2) was R. apiculata (56.66%), with relative density (20%), relative frequency (20%), and relative dominance (14.08%). Station 3 (ST3) had the highest species importance value (IVI) of R. mucronata (57.4%) with relative density (20%), relative frequency (20%), and relative dominance (17.35%).
This article analyzes the negotiation practices and agency of Muslim migrant university students in Pekanbaru in response to Salafi power relations. Economic constraints drive many of these migrant students to reside in community-owned mosques, including those managed by groups adhering to Salafi ideology. Building upon this context, the study addresses a central question: how do Muslim migrant university students negotiate their positions and exercise agency when confronted with Salafi power relations in Pekanbaru? This research employs a qualitative method with a narrative approach, with data gathered through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings indicate that Muslim migrant university students residing in Salafi-managed mosques do not inherently adopt Salafi religious practices. Instead, they demonstrate the capacity to negotiate and express agency within specific contexts. This strategy enables them to pursue their educational goals while simultaneously securing welfare opportunities during their urban residency. Consequently, this article argues that restrictions on Salafi da’wah activities among Muslim university students are unnecessary, as these students possess the requisite negotiative capacity and agency to navigate such power relations.
