All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the World Conference of Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS) 2025 during 11-12 November 2025 in Hasanuddin University, Makassar city, Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and...

This study provides a comprehensive systematic review and bibliometric analysis of scholarly research on budgetary oversight and environmental policy in coastal regions from 2014 to 2024. Using data retrieved from major scientific databases and analyzed with Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, the study evaluates...

This study investigated community perceptions of coastal public service governance in five regencies of South Sulawesi Province: Bulukumba, Jeneponto, Pangkep, Selayar, and Takalar. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected from 150 respondents aged 17 years and above who were directly...

This study aims to understand the dynamics of the governance of the Lae-Lae Island reclamation in Makassar City using a descriptive qualitative approach. This approach was chosen to explore how the implementation of collaborative governance takes place amidst conflicting interests between the government,...

This paper aims to examine the position of transgender women, who are culturally recognized as one of the gender diversities in Bugis society, in the formulation of public policy in South Sulawesi. This paper is based on qualitative research analyzing primary data in the form of interviews with the South...

Urban waste management remains one of the most persistent challenges in developing cities, particularly in Indonesia, where rapid urbanization and population growth have significantly increased solid waste generation. Makassar City, as a metropolitan hub in eastern Indonesia, produces approximately 950...

This study aims to analyse the role of public services in achieving sustainability and welfare for maritime communities in the coastal areas of South Buton Regency. The phenomenon examined stems from the challenge of providing public services that are inclusive and adaptive to the socio-economic characteristics...

Money politics remains a critical threat to electoral integrity in Indonesian democracy, particularly within legislative elections where political parties orchestrate systematic vote-buying through complex patronage networks. This study examines police partnership models in supervising money politics...

High-quality public service reflects the professionalism of government officials and serves as an indicator of successful governance. As the front line of state service, police officers play a strategic role in shaping public perceptions of the legitimacy of state institutions, particularly in the issuance...

One of the key initiatives implemented by the Indonesian government is the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The Garongkong SEZ, initiated by the Barru Regency and South Sulawesi Provincial Governments, is a strategy to promote national economic development in the region, with the intended...

The rapid expansion of digital transportation platforms such as ride-hailing and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) has transformed urban mobility while simultaneously raising complex governance challenges. Although scholarly interest in this domain has increased significantly, existing studies remain fragmented...

Makassar’s status as a metropolitan city does not automatically bring development equity to all its administrative areas, particularly the Sangkarrang Islands, which face significant delays in the provision of basic services. This study analyzes the relationship between political representation, policy...

This study discusses the inequality between the abundance of maritime resources and the persistent poverty experienced by coastal communities in Indonesia. This research suggests that a governance framework, based on Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah, can offer a strong holistic and ethical path to sustainable and...

Maritime governance has become a central theme in global sustainability debates, particularly under the framework of the blue economy and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). While existing literature extensively addresses ecological and economic aspects, the political and institutional dimensions—especially oversight...

This study examines the relationship between political support and the performance of Regional-Owned Enterprises (Badan Usaha Milik Daerah or BUMD) in South Sulawesi Province. As instruments of regional development, BUMDs play a strategic role in increasing locally generated revenue, expanding employment...

The mining industry plays a pivotal role in economic development but also presents complex challenges in governance, environmental sustainability, and social justice. Local parliaments are essential actors in ensuring accountability and legislative oversight, yet their role in extractive governance remains...

This paper aims to describe the socio-economic impact before and after the construction of the Kendari-Toronipa Toll Road on the Bajo community in Soropia District, Kendari City. This study uses ethnographic data analysis from Field Study activities in 2020 and 2023. The results of the study show that...

This study aims to analyze the role of coastal women in improving economic security in Takalar Regency through a human security perspective. As a coastal area dependent on the fisheries and seaweed cultivation sectors, Takalar faces various economic vulnerabilities due to fluctuations in catches, price...

This study analyzes how blue feminism is manifested through women’s entrepreneurship and coastal empowerment processes on Langkai Island, Indonesia. Employing an ethnographic approach combined with Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA), Social Network Analysis (SNA), and Participatory Geographical Information...

The aim of this paper is to explore the potential for an innovative methodology called “praxion” to develop social infrastructure for inclusive sustainability transformations in remote island and coastal communities. To the end, this paper first discusses the concept of infrastructure by way of its historical...

Pa’jenekang Island hosts a small-scale fishing community currently facing economic hardship, limited resources, and coastal environmental dynamics. This research employs an ethnographic method aimed at exploring the household survival strategies of fishermen on Pa’jenekang Island, using the framework...

The large-scale development of the Capital City of Nusantara (IKN) creates significant socio-ecological pressures, making the resilience of its buffer zones, such as the coastal communities of Balikpapan Bay, a crucial domain of research. Coastal communities face a structural paradox in which accelerated...

This study is part of POWERE, a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing women’s participation in renewable energy projects in off-grid coastal areas of South Sulawesi. Coastal regions in the Global South, including Sulawesi, often epitomize localities that are marginalized and vulnerable, presenting...

This study aims to analyze the challenges of policy and collaborative governance in the management of small-scale demersal fisheries on Barrang Caddi Island, Makassar, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach prevalent in public administration studies, the study was conducted between February and June...

This study analyzes the integrated management strategy of Jiew Island, one of Indonesia’s outermost small islands, which occupies a strategic position along the northern maritime boundary and serves a dual function as a bastion of sovereignty, an ecological refuge, and a livelihood base for coastal communities....

Digital transformation in local government in Indonesia is increasingly seen as a strategy to accelerate public service delivery and strengthen democratic legitimacy. However, in maritime regions such as Bulukumba Regency, digitalization not only offers opportunities for efficiency but also raises questions...

This study analyzes the implementation of Christopher Hood’s public administration model in the application of the E-Samsat service in Makassar City and identifies the key factors influencing the digitalization of motor vehicle tax services. Using a qualitative descriptive method conducted at the Regional...

Customary land continues to serve as a central site of contestation in Indonesia’s legally plural agrarian landscape, where state regulatory expansion frequently intersects with Indigenous governance systems. This study conceptually examines the Parabela institution in Buton, Southeast Sulawesi, through...

Indonesia, as an archipelagic country with the longest coastline in the world, has rich marine and fisheries potential. However, the development of a nickel smelter industry, such as in Bantaeng Regency, threatens vital coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs and seagrass beds, as well as the livelihoods...

Small islands in Indonesia are increasingly facing tensions between economic expansion and ecological preservation issues. Lae-Lae Island, located off the coast of Makassar City, serves as a key example of how state-driven coastal reclamation projects intersect with local cultural identity and environmental...

This article examines significance of local wisdom in shaping maritime knowledge systems and traditional governance among fishing communities in Indonesia. Using a literature review approach, this study reveals that traditional knowledge transmitted across generations through observation, oral traditions,...

Community-based renewable energy initiatives depend not only on technological systems but also on the social infrastructures that support them. Yet we still know little about how this infrastructure functions in practice, or how it shapes innovation, sustainability, and everyday life in communities....

The documentary film A Plastic Ocean (2016), directed by Craig Leeson, depicts the devastating impact of plastic pollution on the oceans and marine life, and voices the urgency of finding a solution. This study aims to analyze the symbolism of plastic in the film using Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach,...

This study examines the communication strategies employed by Tim Dozer volunteers in supporting the electoral victory of Andi Sudirman Sulaiman and Fatmawati Rusdi in Makassar, with a particular focus on how climate change issues were used as persuasive instruments. Using an interpretive qualitative...

This study analysis the mechanism of international development cooperation between the World Bank and the Government of Indonesia through the Indonesia Disaster Resilience Initiatives Project (IDRIP) and its impact on strengthening the sustainability of the Indonesia Tsunami Early Warning System (InaTEWS)....

This article explores the strategic role of the Bugis diaspora in advancing Indonesia’s public diplomacy, maritim diplomacy, and nation branding efforts in Malaysia. The Bugis Diaspora play their role as influential non-state actors that contribute to shaping national images through transnational social,...

This study examines environmental management in nickel mining activities on Kabaena Island, Southeast Sulawesi, with a focus on its impacts on marine ecosystems and the well-being of coastal communities. Increased mining activities, often linked to global energy needs, have created a conflict between...

Climate change poses serious challenges to coastal communities in Indonesia that depend on marine resources and maritime traditions. This study aims to explain how the integration of local values and digital media within the communication ecology can strengthen the social resilience of coastal communities....

This study examines the role of local wisdom in fisheries resource management, in Mamuju Regency, focusing on how traditional fishermen’s values and practices can contribute to marine ecosystem conservation. The main issue explored is how local wisdom can be integrated with modern technology to create...

This study reveals the ecological knowledge systems and economic practices of shark fishermen in Kasuari Village, a coastal area in Central Sulawesi. Using a maritime ethnographic approach, this research examines how fishermen interpret seasons, ocean currents, wind patterns, and natural signs—such as...

The tradition of Sasi laut in the Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, represents an ecological and spiritual heritage of a maritime society that lives from and within the sea, viewing it as a moral and social space. In this system, the sea is Amid the pressures of globalization, climate change, and coastal exploitation,...

Seaweed aquaculture has expanded rapidly since the 1990s, celebrated for its ecological services, livelihood benefits, and potential to support inclusive and sustainable community prosperity. Women often dominate production in shallow coastal zones, yet their contributions remain undervalued in research...

Climate change poses a real and escalating threat to coastal and small island communities in the Pacific through sea level rise, coastal erosion, and ecosystem degradation that severely affect livelihoods, cultural identity, and long-term community resilience. The Forgotten Pacific documentary not only...

This study examines the application of climate justice discourse in the governance of Sain Island, Central Halmahera, North Maluku, Indonesia, through a political-ecology and anthropological lens using thematic analysis. The research aims to understand how power, knowledge, and moral values shape small-island...

The global climate crisis creates double vulnerability for coastal communities, especially in Makassar, Indonesia, which historically has a strong maritime tradition. Based on the Socio-Ecological Resilience framework, this study aims to analyze the resilience and adaptation strategies of the coastal...

This study examines how community-based Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs facilitate the construction of sustainable coastal identities via green communication practices. The inquiry is situated within the context of coastal communities, where livelihoods, culture, and environmental resilience...

This study explores the initial impacts of energy policy adoption on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Utilizing the Antecedents-Decisions-Outcomes (ADO) framework, the research examines how key antecedents regulatory pressures, organizational factors, and market forces influence SMEs’ strategic...

This study examines the socio-ecological transformation of the coastal area of Lelilef Waibulan, Central Halmahera, as a result of the expansion of the nickel mining industry. Employing a post-structural political ecology framework, it investigates how power, capital, and local knowledge interact in...

Coastal areas are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, abrasion, and extreme disasters. Social media now plays an important role in raising awareness and encouraging adaptive behavior among coastal communities through digital climate communication. This study...

This study aims to examine how online media in Indonesia represent the Sandeq Festival as part of the maritime cultural heritage of the Mandar people. Employing a mixed-methods approach through both quantitative and qualitative content analysis, this research applies the framing theory proposed by Goffman...

Digital payments in Southeast Asia are growing rapidly, but cross-border use is still limited, especially in maritime border areas due to differences in regulations and uneven digital infrastructure. The study explores how Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) Cross-Border initiative can support...

Environmental literacy in the digital era has become increasingly prominent with the emergence of the Pandawara Group community, which actively educates the public through real actions and documentation on the YouTube platform. This study aims to analyse netizen responses to the video “The Dirtiest Beach...

This study investigates the determinants of pro-environmental behavioral intention among university students in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, by integrating ecological literacy, online activism, and student organization participation within the frameworks of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the...

This study analyzes the role and implementation of duties by the Population and Civil Registration Office (Disdukcapil) of Mamuju Tengah Regency in organizing population data following the regional division under Law No. 4 of 2013. The formation of the new regency resulted in administrative issues where...

Shelters in maritime areas function as temporary residences for communities experiencing mobility and socio-economic transformation. The process of social adaptation among residents is highly influenced by communication, both in daily interactions and in relation to shelter management. This study analyzes...

This study analyzes the customary marine tenure system and community-based conservation practices among the Moi Kelim people in Sorong, Southwest Papua. The primary focus is the egek system, an indigenous mechanism that regulates fishing zones, seasonal bans, and marine rituals as a form of ecological...

This study examines the coast as a learning space using a participatory anthropological approach to understand how coastal communities, scientists, and supporting organizations co-construct knowledge in managing small-scale fisheries amid climate change. Employing participatory ethnography in the Spermonde...

This article analysis the international cooperation between PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC), focusing on strengthening maritime education and enhancing the competence of Indonesian seafarers. This study uses a qualitative descriptive...

This study aims to analyze community-based marine governance in the management of octopus fisheries on Bonetambu Island, Spermonde Islands cluster, Makassar City, with a focus on institutional mechanisms, social justice, and public policy integration. The research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical...

This study examines how collective action within the Byak Karon community emerges through the strength of social capital and cooperative management in their conservation initiatives. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach combined with policy analysis, the research explores the interactions among...

This study aims to describe in depth and analyze the ideal values and practices of the pattern of Bajo childcare in Bontosikuyu, Selayar Regency and changes in the cultural form of the pattern of care. This research is a qualitative descriptive research study with ethnographic methods that emphasize...

This article explores the impact of the Maritime Leadership Camp (MLC) programme on the formation of sustainability-based leaders among young people, especially those living in coastal and island areas. This programme was designed by The Floating School as an effort to improve environmentally-conscious...

This is a methodological article on the use of video tour as sensory ethnography method to understand embodied sensory knowing and learning that happen ongoingly as people in an island of South Sulawesi engage with solar energy. Central to this method is the development of ethnographic understanding...

This study examines the network configuration of actors that contributed to electoral success in the 2024 Indonesian legislative elections, focusing on the campaign of Yasir Mahmud in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi. Drawing on Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and integrating insights from clientelism literature...

This study reveals that research on civil society and participation has entered a phase of maturity, with stable patterns of publication and consistent scholarly impact. Despite a slightly negative growth rate, the field demonstrates strong visibility through an average of more than eleven citations...

This study investigates the intersection between traditional maritime knowledge systems and the gendered division of labor within seaweed farming communities in Bulukumba, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. While women contribute significantly to critical stages of seaweed cultivation including seed preparation,...

This study analyzes the representation of maritime values in TikTok content using Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach. As a maritime country, Indonesia has a strong national identity related to the sea, but in the digital era, this narrative faces challenges to remain relevant. Through a three-level analysis...

This study aims to conduct a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of the YouTube content series ‘Chronicles’ hosted by Bagus Muljadi. The focus of the analysis is on how science communication based on local wisdom is constructed and represented in the discourse of these videos. Using Theo Van Leeuwen’s...

The global plastic waste crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing maritime challenges of the 21st century, threatening marine biodiversity, food security, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. The media, particularly documentary films, play an important role in shaping public understanding...

Despite progress made in recent studies on the Blue Economy, the aspects of technology, economic development, and sustainability have dominated, neglecting cultural sustainability in communication. Therefore, in an attempt to bridge the mentioned gap, the present investigation explores the role of indigenous...

This study aims to analyze the use of social media in maritime education, with a focus on efforts to improve environmental literacy among the younger generation. Given the increasingly urgent environmental challenges, especially those related to coastal and marine ecosystem damage, environmental literacy...

Coastal and maritime regions face increasing risks from climate change, sea-level rise, and operational hazards in shipping and ports. Effective risk communication is essential for preparedness and resilience, yet current research remains fragmented. This study systematically reviews 63 peer-reviewed...

Maritime education and marine environmental literacy are important agendas in supporting coastal ecosystem sustainability and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this context, environmental communication plays a strategic role as a means of building public understanding, awareness,...

This study aims to analyze the representation of local wisdom and traditional maritime knowledge systems in the film Moana through Charles Sanders Peirce semiotic approach. This film was chosen because it shows the close relationship between humans, the sea, and maritime culture, which is full of ecological...

This study discusses how collaborative administrative practices contribute to the formation of public trust in customary-based marine management in Malaumkarta Village, Southwest Papua. Through a qualitative approach, this research was conducted in March–September 2024 by combining observations, in-depth...

This article analyzes the Regional Masterplan for the Advancement of Culture (Rencana Induk Pemajuan Kebudayaan Daerah or RIPKD) of Tarakan City (2023–2043), a comprehensive policy document that outlines the vision, mission, strategic directions, zoning system, and multi-phase programmatic planning for...

Raja Ampat is known as one of the areas with the highest marine biodiversity in the world, as well as a center of natural resource-based economic activity. However, natural resource extraction, such as nickel mining, overfishing, and massive tourism growth, has placed significant pressure on coastal...

This study investigates the influence of Academic Knowledge, Media Exposure, Field Experience, and Pro-Environmental Attitude on Environmental Literacy among university students in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative explanatory design, data were collected through an online questionnaire...

Digital transformation has become a critical driver of competitiveness and sustainability for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in coastal regions where the blue economy is increasingly emphasized. However, the extent to which digitalization empowers coastal SMEs while...

This study analyzes the dynamics of the underground economy in the Indonesia-Malaysia maritime border region, particularly on Sebatik Island, in the context of labor migration and illegal trade. Illegal economic activities such as labor smuggling and the smuggling of basic necessities are part of the...

Coastal governance in Indonesia has become a critical area of study due to the country’s vast archipelagic geography, ecological vulnerability, and socio-economic dependence on marine resources. While research on this topic has grown steadily, there has been limited systematic mapping of its scholarly...

This study examines whether Thematic Bureaucratic Reform (TBR) enhances the organizational capacity of the Polewali Mandar Regency Government for poverty alleviation in a coastal setting. The research uses a qualitative single-case design with five embedded implementing departments. Organizational capacity...

Institutional fragility in maritime community governance often surfaces when corporate-led participatory structures dissolve, leaving dialogue without an institutional home. This study examines the aftermath of PT Pupuk Kaltim’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme in Malahing, a floating tourism...

This study explores the intersection of policing, environmental justice, and governance in coastal and island regions through a bibliometric approach. By analyzing 413 publications indexed in Scopus between 1971 and 2025 using the R-based Biblioshiny application, the research maps the intellectual structure,...

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Barru Regency Regulation No. 7 of 2021 concerning Facilitation, Protection, and Empowerment of Cooperatives and Micro Businesses in the context of maritime economic development. The research focuses on analyzing the suitability of regional policies with...

Public service delivery remains a persistent challenge in Indonesia, particularly in licensing services that are often perceived as complex, time-consuming, and lacking transparency. To address these issues, the government has introduced the One-Stop Integrated Service (Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu/PTSP)...

This study conducts a bibliometric scoping review of research on local development planning and climate change using Biblioshiny tools. Drawing on 676 documents indexed in Scopus from 1974 to 2025, the analysis maps the intellectual structure of the field, identifies influential authors, sources, and...

Indonesia faces a severe environmental challenge as deforestation driven by mineral extraction intensifies. The government’s Presidential Regulation No. 76 of 2024, which grants mining permits to religious organizations, has sparked public debate over ethics, politics, and environmental governance. This...

Public service is one of the core functions of government, requiring quality, accountability, and transparency. The establishment of the Public Service Mall (Mall Pelayanan Publik or MPP) in Maros Regency represents a concrete manifestation of the national policy implemented under Presidential Regulation...

This study examines the role of local government initiatives in addressing service accessibility challenges in Indonesia’s archipelagic regions, with a focus on South Sulawesi and Makassar. Using Robert M. Entman’s framing theory, the research analyzes how media representations shape public perceptions...

This study conducts a critical examination of online media discourse, focusing on DetikKalimantan’s coverage of ISO 14001 compliance in the alleged environmental pollution case involving PT Phoenix Resources International (PRI) in Tarakan, North Kalimantan. Using Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse...

This article analyzes the role of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Bulukumba Regency in carrying out its oversight function over the Free Uniform Program implemented by the District Education Office. Legislative oversight is viewed as a key instrument to ensure accountability, transparency,...

This study critically analyses the discursive battle between the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Greenpeace Indonesia regarding mining policy in Raja Ampat, using Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. Through Fairclough’s three-dimensional model...

Local taxation has emerged as an important instrument in addressing climate change, functioning not only as a revenue source but also as a mechanism to promote sustainable practices. This study applies bibliometric analysis to map the global research landscape on local taxation and climate change policies....

This study aims to analyze the implementation of performance management at the Southwest Papua Province Transportation Agency using a descriptive qualitative approach. Performance management is a crucial instrument in the government bureaucratic system, oriented towards achieving effective, efficient,...

This study aims to comprehensively map the evolving knowledge structure of public service policy within the era of digital governance using a combination of bibliometric and thematic analysis. The digital transformation of public administration has redefined how governments design, deliver, and evaluate...

This research aims to analyze the service quality of licensing based on the Online Single Submission (OSS) at the Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP) of Sorong City, Southwest Papua Province. The focus is on the service dimensions and the factors influencing the quality of OSS...

Climate change poses severe risks to developing countries, where weak institutional capacity and dependence on climate-sensitive sectors exacerbate vulnerabilities. In this context, governance and public participation are essential to ensure that adaptation strategies are equitable, transparent, and...

This article aims to analyze the political process in the formulation of youth and sports development policies in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. The background of this study is based on the importance of local government policies in shaping the direction of youth and sports development as part of efforts...

This study examines the politics of ocean space production in developing Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan, as a national strategic project reorganizing power relations among the state, capital, and coastal communities. The research aims to understand how integrating marine...