Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): April, 2025

12 Author from Indonesia and Philippines to contribute. The latest issue features contributions from authors based in Indonesia. The first article, Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Usage in the Judiciary to Uphold Efficiency and Justice, by Tri Suhendra Arbani, explores the implications of integrating AI into judicial systems. It emphasizes the balance between efficiency gains and ethical challenges, highlighting the potential risks of bias, accountability concerns, and the importance of safeguarding justice while leveraging technological innovation. The second article, Direct Regional Head Elections and Excessive Corruption Loopholes, by Endro Tri Susdarwono and Surahmadi Surahmadi, investigates how direct elections for regional heads may unintentionally open avenues for corruption. The authors discuss systemic weaknesses in the electoral process, including financial pressures and political patronage, and suggest reforms to mitigate corrupt practices while maintaining democratic integrity. The third article, Bibliometric Study of Bureaucratic Culture, Leadership, and Educational Psychology in ASEAN (2010–2024), by Muhammad Hisyam Syafii, Rudyn Aladaya, and Nurlaela Hamidah, provides a bibliometric mapping of scholarly trends across ASEAN. The study identifies thematic patterns and research gaps in the intersections of bureaucratic culture, leadership, and educational psychology, offering insights into the evolution of academic discourse in the region. The fourth article, Analysis of Gas Station Queue System; Case Study Gas Station 13.201.101 on Jalan Jamin Ginting, Medan Baru District, Medan City, by Johana Purba, Roberta Simarmata, and Mayono Suko Marbinoto, examines operational efficiency at a local fuel station. Using queue system analysis, the research highlights bottlenecks and proposes strategies for improving service flow and customer satisfaction. The final article, Governance Community Empowerment Through the EMAK.ID Waste Bank Program in Bandar Lampung City, by Aditiya Irawansyah, Ani Agus Puspawati, and Ita Prihantika, investigates a community-based waste bank initiative as a model for empowerment and environmental governance. The study underlines the program’s role in fostering collective responsibility, economic benefits, and sustainable waste management practices at the local level.

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