Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): May, 2026

The first article, Analysis of Underage Motorcycle-Riding Behavior from the Perspective of Social Bond Theory, examines underage motorcycle use as a form of socially embedded deviant behaviour rather than merely an individual traffic violation. Using Travis Hirschi’s Social Bond Theory, the authors analyse how attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief influence children’s compliance with traffic regulations. The study highlights the effects of weak parental supervision, limited emotional attachment, peer-group influence, insufficient participation in constructive activities, and the normalisation of underage riding within the community. The article emphasises the importance of strengthening family communication, parental control, legal awareness, positive youth activities, and coordinated community-based prevention. The second article, An Islamic Ecotheological Critique of Land Reclamation Practices in Manado City’s Regional Development Agenda, critically examines coastal reclamation as part of Manado City’s regional development strategy. The authors analyse the ecological, social, and governance implications of reclamation through the principles of Islamic ecotheology, including khalifah, amanah, mizan, maslahah, and the prohibition of fasad. The article discusses environmental degradation, threats to marine biodiversity, disruption of coastal livelihoods, limited public participation, and the unequal distribution of development benefits and risks. It argues that coastal development should integrate ecological responsibility, environmental justice, meaningful community participation, transparent governance, and intergenerational sustainability. The third article, Medium Ugly as a Negotiation of Digital Beauty Standards: A Critical Discourse Analysis of TikTok Content by @Cut Febrina S, explores how the term medium ugly is constructed and represented within contemporary digital culture. Using Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis, the authors examine the textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions of TikTok content addressing beauty, identity, and self-acceptance. The study shows that humorous, informal, and reflective language can challenge narrow digital beauty standards and create emotional solidarity among users who feel excluded from idealised representations of attractiveness. However, the article also identifies an ambivalent dimension of the discourse because expectations concerning intelligence, communication skills, and continuous self-development may replace existing appearance-based pressures with new standards of personal value. The fourth article, The Impact of Gender Development and Empowerment on the Economy in Sulawesi Island, analyses the influence of gender development and gender empowerment on regional economic growth across the provinces of Sulawesi Island. Using secondary data from 2010 to 2024 and multiple linear regression analysis, the study demonstrates that both the Gender Development Index and the Gender Empowerment Index have positive and significant effects on economic growth. The authors explain that equal access to education, health care, employment, income, political representation, and public decision-making can strengthen human capital, productivity, household welfare, and regional economic performance. The article underlines the need to position gender-responsive policies as strategic components of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable regional development. The final article, Women’s Empowerment in Coastal Areas as a Strategy for Poverty Alleviation Based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), examines women’s empowerment initiatives in Segarajaya Village, Bekasi Regency, as a strategy for reducing poverty in coastal communities. Through a qualitative case study, the authors analyse empowerment activities developed through the Seraci Batik business group and the Jembatan Cinta ecotourism area. The article highlights the importance of cross-sector collaboration involving village government, regional government agencies, private-sector institutions, and coastal women’s groups in providing training, business assistance, access to capital, product promotion, and market development. The study demonstrates that coastal women’s empowerment supports SDG 1 on poverty reduction, SDG 5 on gender equality, SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals, while also emphasising the need for balanced stakeholder participation, continuous monitoring, and sustainable institutional support.

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