The present study explores the block-wise status and evolving trends of crop diversification in Hooghly district, West Bengal, using a consistent dataset from 2007 to 2022 and the Simpson Index. The analysis reveals that between 2007 and 2012, eight blocks (the highest in Balagarh, with -11.05%) experienced negative growth in diversification, which increased to twelve blocks (the highest in Chanditala–II with -15.49%) between 2012 and 2017 and further rose to fifteen blocks (maximum in Serampore–Uttarpara with -23.26%) between 2017 and 2022. This trend indicates a growing concentration of agricultural activities and fewer crops over time. In terms of spatial distribution, nine blocks were identified as highly diversified in 2007, compared to eight in 2022, while the number of low-diversity blocks decreased from three in 2007 to two in 2022. This analysis reveals a relatively static pattern of diversification in the Hooghly district over time.
Compared to the environmental and economic pillars of sustainable development, social sustainability has received less attention. In urban contexts, particularly in slum areas, it plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access and community resilience. Yogyakarta’s slums, mostly located along riverbanks, face complex social challenges. Despite various upgrading programmes, a limited focus on social aspects has led to unsustainable outcomes. This scoping review identifies social sustainability in Yogyakarta’s slums through the lens of access, equity, and community sustainability. Articles were retrieved from SCOPUS, Web of Science, and GARUDA databases, yielding eight studies published between 2017 and 2024, covering 14 of 36 slum locations. These studies address five out of eight social sustainability components: social interaction, participation in community activities, residential stability, sense of place, and access to urban infrastructure. However, components such as security, access to social services, and recreational services remain unaddressed. Further research is needed to bridge these gaps.
The implementation of smart governance applications in two pilot projects of the Smart Province in Indonesia, the Jogja Istimewa (DIY) and Sapawarga (West Java) applications, follows different approaches to developing smart governance applications. This study focuses on the types of services provided by each application and on the evaluation of user perceptions, obtained through documentation and data scraping. Jogja Istimewa emphasises transparency, cultural preservation, and digital inclusion. Meanwhile, Sapawarga is oriented towards administrative efficiency, cross-sector integration, and the improvement of data-driven public services. Analysis of user review evaluations confirms these differences in orientation through variations in satisfaction levels, temporal trends, relative participation, and perceptions of application performance. These findings confirm that the effectiveness of smart governance implementation depends not only on technological readiness but also on the local government’s ability to understand the socio-spatial context, citizens’ needs, and the digital divide between rural and urban areas.
The government launched the Mitra Darat application (app) as an effort to make public transport journeys easier while increasing the number of public transport users. The effectiveness and user acceptance of this app are important for increasing public transport awareness in Indonesia. This research will analyse how the Mitra Darat app supports smart mobility in Indonesia. In specific terms, this study explores users’ perceptions, usage patterns, and engagement by analysing user reviews and application usage trends. User reviews on the Google Play Store were obtained using web scraping. Users’ trends were analysed using secondary data on Daily Active Users (DAU) and Monthly Active Users (MAU) obtained from PT Nusantara Global Inovasi, the app developer. The results of the study show that Mitra Darat has opened up the potential for technology-based community mobility management. This app makes it easier for the community to access information on transportation operational services, GPS tracking, vehicle feasibility, and registration for the Mudik Gratis (free homecoming) programme. A detailed analysis of the Mitra Darat application can also inform strategies to improve transportation services in line with the community’s needs. To optimise its role in supporting the implementation of smart mobility, Mitra Darat’s participation must continue to be improved across both technical aspects and the services provided.
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of management of the sea tribe residential areas on Bertam Island, Indonesia, with a focus on sustainable tourism, local wisdom, and blue economy. The authors used a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews with multi-stakeholders and local indigenous communities. The methodology also implied using the Multipol application. The results indicate that this area has significant potential for developing a sustainable blue economy while preserving its cultural heritage and natural environment. Despite the challenges of modernisation and social change, the indigenous traditions of the sea tribe continue to play an important role in the sustainability of the area as a tourism destination. The implications of this research include the need for strategic measures from the government and other stakeholders to strengthen sustainable management, protect local wisdom, and ensure harmonious integration between local communities and their environment.
