SS&H: Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities
SS&H: Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities is a peer-reviewed journal published three times a year by Empat Sembilan (ES) Publisher, based in Indonesia. The journal publishes articles in both English and Indonesian, catering to a diverse readership. Focused on disseminating the highest quality empirical research and reviews in the fields of social sciences and humanities, each issue of SS&H features approximately 10 papers ranging from 3000 to 7000 words in length. All submissions undergo a rigorous anonymous review process, with referees selected from the Editorial Board or other esteemed specialists in their respective fields. Authors can expect to receive notification of the acceptance or rejection of their papers within three months of the submission date, ensuring timely communication throughout the publication process. Editor-in-chief : Muhlisin Rasuki, Frequency : 3 issues per year (March, June and November), P-ISSN :1858-XXXX E-ISSN : 3064-3554
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The Influence of an Islamic Environment on the Development of Students’ Creativity at Integrated Islamic Junior High School Bina Insan Cemerlang, Bondowoso
Humans grow and develop in their environment. The environment is inseparable from human life. The environment always encompasses humans from time to time, so there is a reciprocal relationship between humans and the environment where the environment affects humans and vice versa humans also affect the environment. The environment also affects the development of students' creativity. The approach carried out in this study is a quantitative approach that focuses on the influence of the Islamic environment on the development of student creativity at the Bina Insan Cemerlang Integrated Islamic Junior High School Bondowos. This type of research uses a survey method. The research instruments that will be used by the researcher in this study are observation sheets that contain statements related to the variables of the Islamic education environment and questionnaires that contain statements related to the variables of Islamic character. The questionnaire to be used is first tested for validity and reliability with the help of the SPSS version 25.0 program. Instruments that have passed the validity and reliability tests can be used to collect data. The results of the data analysis show that the hypothesis proposed can be concluded, namely that there is a negative relationship between the free variable (X), namely the Islamic environment, and the bound variable (Y), namely the creativity of students at the Bina Insan Cemerlang Integrated Islamic Junior High School, with a correlation/relationship value (R) of 0.089. From these outputs, a determination coefficient (R Square) of 0.008 was obtained, which means that the influence of the free variable (Islamic environment) on the bound variable (Student Creativity) was 8%. Thus, to answer the researcher's question with the answer "there is an influence of the Islamic Environment on Student Creativity at the Bina Insan Cemerlang Integrated Islamic Junior High School, Bondowoso".
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Optimizing the Role of Local Government in the Development of Sustainable Tourism
The rapid recovery of the tourism sector in the post-pandemic era has increased the need for sustainable tourism development at the local level. Local governments have a strategic role in ensuring that tourism growth is able to provide economic benefits while maintaining social and environmental sustainability. However, various empirical evidence shows that the implementation of sustainable tourism policies at the regional level is still uneven and often faces institutional challenges and coordination between stakeholders. This study aims to analyze the role of local governments in encouraging sustainable tourism development and identify strategies for optimizing these roles in the current governance context. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a policy and stakeholder analysis framework. Data was collected through document analysis of regional tourism policies, development plans, and relevant secondary data sources, and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The results of the study show that local governments generally play the role of regulators and facilitators, but the effectiveness of these roles is still limited by limited institutional capacity, weak collaboration between stakeholders, and the lack of optimal integration of sustainability principles in operational practices. This research also identifies opportunities to strengthen governance through collaborative planning, community empowerment, and the implementation of adaptive policy instruments. The study contributes to the development of the literature by highlighting the gap between policy formulation and implementation at the regional level and offering an integrative framework for optimizing the role of local governments in sustainable tourism development. The findings of this study provide strategic implications for policymakers in strengthening sustainable tourism governance at the regional level.
Strategies for Managing Sustainable Tourism Destinations in the Digital Era
Digital transformation has become a key factor in the sustainable management of tourist destinations, especially in responding to environmental, social, and economic challenges in the modern tourism era. However, the use of digital technology in destination management still faces various obstacles, such as digital literacy gaps and coordination between stakeholders. This research aims to analyze sustainable tourism destination management strategies in the digital era by emphasizing the role of digital technology and multi-stakeholder collaboration. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out using digital SWOT analysis to identify internal and external factors, as well as stakeholder mapping to understand the role and relationships between actors in destination management. The results of the study show that digitalization contributes significantly to strengthening sustainable destination branding, increasing tourists' access to information, and forming more responsible visiting behaviors. However, limited digital literacy, uneven technological infrastructure, and the risk of access inequality are still the main challenges in the implementation of digital strategies. The discussion emphasized that digitalization plays a strategic role as a strategic infrastructure in sustainable destination governance and requires inclusive policy support and strong multi-stakeholder collaboration. This research provides theoretical implications by expanding the sustainable tourism framework through the integration of the digital dimension, as well as practical implications for destination managers and policymakers in formulating adaptive sustainable tourism management strategies in the digital age.
The Development of Sustainable Tourism through a Strategic Management Approach
Sustainable tourism development is a strategic issue in regional development because it is directly related to economic growth, environmental conservation, and social welfare of the community. However, tourism management in various regions still faces challenges in the form of limited strategic planning, weak coordination between stakeholders, and the lack of optimal integration of sustainability principles in destination management policies and practices. This research aims to analyze the development of sustainable tourism through a strategic management approach as the basis for the formulation of a long-term oriented tourism management strategy. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies on tourism planning policies and documents. The data analysis technique was carried out using SWOT analysis, PESTEL, and stakeholder analysis to identify internal and external conditions as well as the role of actors in tourism development. The results of the study show that the implementation of strategic management is able to comprehensively identify the potential and challenges of tourism development. Internal factors in the form of local resources and institutional support, as well as external factors such as policies, social conditions, and the environment, play a significant role in determining the direction of sustainable tourism strategies. In addition, the active involvement of stakeholders is key in maintaining a balance between economic, social, and environmental interests. This study concludes that the strategic management approach is an effective framework in supporting the development of sustainable tourism. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of collaborative and adaptive strategic planning to realize competitive and sustainable tourism management