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Mare Island, the Cultural History of Pottery, and Its Ecology

Tanah Yang Hidup (Living Earth) emerges from a commitment that is at once urgent and intimate. The book sets out to document and honor the pottery tradition of Mare, a small island in the Tidore Kepulauan regency of North Maluku, before the knowledge that sustains it quietly disappears. Mare’s pottery tradition has been kept alive […]

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Modeling Plastic Waste Management from E-Commerce Platforms in Indonesia

The rapid growth of e-commerce platforms in Indonesia has brought about significant environmental challenges, particularly in managing plastic packaging waste. Over the past decade, the number of e-commerce users in Indonesia increased from 38.72 million in 2020 to 65.65 million in 2024, with a projected rise to 99.1 million by 2029. This growth, driven by

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Sustainable Wildlife Management in the Ecotourism Industry

Indonesia is renowned as a megabiodiversity region, boasting an extraordinary variety of endemic animal species spread across its vast archipelago. However, this rich biodiversity faces severe threats due to low public awareness, habitat destruction, and illegal exploitation. To address these challenges, sustainable wildlife management emerges as a pivotal strategy for conserving biodiversity. This essay explores

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The Synergy of Rituals and Local Knowledge in Disaster Mitigation: Lessons from the Ternate Community

The eruption of Mount Gamalama, located on the island of Ternate, Indonesia, represents a perennial challenge for the people who reside under its shadow. As an active volcano with over 60 recorded eruptions since the 1500s, Gamalama poses significant risks to the surrounding population. Despite this, the Ternate community has developed unique strategies to mitigate

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Challenges of Online Learning: A Study on FKIP Students at Universitas Khairun

The global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 led to unprecedented disruptions in education systems worldwide. As a response, many institutions transitioned abruptly to online learning to curb the virus’ spread. While this shift ensured educational continuity, it also presented significant challenges, particularly in regions with limited technological infrastructure and digital literacy. This essay

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