The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies
Journal Title: The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies Initials: IJSS Frequency: July and December e- ISSN: 2615-5966 Editor in Chief: Prof. Nasution, Ph.D. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26740/ijss Publisher: Universitas Negeri Surabaya The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies (IJSS) was founded in 2018 to provide a representative scholarly publication for the disciplines within the field of Social Studies. The journal is distinguished by its theoretical and research orientation, interdisciplinary approach, international outlook, and originality. All submissions undergo a rigorous anonymous peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity. IJSS is published twice a year, in July and December, by the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, in collaboration with the International Social Studies Association (ISSA) and Asosiasi Program Studi IPS Indonesia (APRIPSI). The journal is registered with e-ISSN 2615-5966 and has been proudly accredited (SINTA Rank 4) by the Ministry of Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia since 2021.
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ECOTOURISM, SOCIAL INEQUALITY, AND PERCEPTUAL GAPS:
This study aims to analyze the influence of ecotourism potential at Dlundung Waterfall on nature conservation and local economic development in Ketapanrame Village, Trawas, Mojokerto. A quantitative associative approach was employed using quota sampling, involving 60 local residents and 40 tourists. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using simple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. The results indicate that ecotourism potential has a significant positive effect on nature conservation according to both residents (R² = 0.333; F = 18.971) and tourists (R² = 0.358; F = 32.336). However, ecotourism potential does not significantly affect local economic development based on residents’ perception (R² = 0.040; F = 1.571), while tourists perceive a significant but weak relationship (R² = 0.067; F = 4.198). These findings reveal a statistically confirmed perceptual gap (Fisher’s z = −2.21, p = .027) indicating unequal distribution of economic benefits. This study concludes that ecotourism success should be measured not only by environmental outcomes but also by equitable economic benefits for local communities. Practically, these findings suggest that the management of Dlundung Waterfall ecotourism needs to shift toward a more participatory model: Perum Perhutani and the Ketapanrame Village Government should establish a formal community co-management mechanism that expands residents’ roles beyond labor into profit-sharing, business licensing, and joint decision-making, so that the economic gains already visible to tourists are also meaningfully experienced by the local community.
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MEMORIES OF ANGELS AND THE CHANGING LANDSCHAPE SACRED:
This study research transformation folklore, ecology sacred, and tourism culture at Lake Rowobayu, Banyuwangi, with attention specifically on the figure Badarawuhi, water symbolism, and impact tourism triggered by films after KKN in Penari Village. Use approach qualitative based on observation field, interview in-depth and analysis narrative thematic, study This explore How folklore in a way historical functioning as governance system​ informal environment rooted in cosmology local. Findings show that although folklore Once arrange behavior ecological through taboo and fear, its effectiveness has decrease Because commodification, media exposure, and governance weak structural, a​ conceptualized conditions​ as failure folklore. Although thus, folklore still relevant among​ segment society that maintains trust traditional Hindu- influenced culture, where ecology sacred Keep going support attitude-oriented conservation. This study also found that film-fuelled tourism has speed up desacralization Rowobayu, change it become destination recreation and improve pressure ecological research​ This contribute to the study folklore and tourism with integrate ecology sacred, ecology politics, and media representation, with argue that tourist culture sustainable need planting return folklore in system living trust and a strong governance framework​​ For switch from respect symbolic going to protection ecological material.
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LOCAL WISDOM VALUES OF JAKA TARUB AND BIDADARI SITES IN EAST JAVA ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY SUSTAINABILITY
The legend of Jaka Tarub, which has been known as popular folklore, actually has a deep ecological content from respect for water sources and forests to ethics of interacting with nature. The story of Jaka Tarub and Bidadari Nawangwulan occupies an important position as an oral tradition that conveys moral, social, and ecological values relevant to modern life. This study aims to analyze the ecological meanings embedded in the Jaka Tarub narrative and examine its relevance as a source of environmental learning in social studies education. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using literature review, field observations, and in-depth interviews with communities around sites associated with the Jaka Tarub legend. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that the story reflects strong environmental ethics, including the sacralization of water sources, forest conservation, food security, and harmonious relationships between humans and nature. These values represent traditional ecological knowledge that supports environmental sustainability and socio-cultural resilience. The study concludes that integrating local wisdom from the Jaka Tarub legend into social studies learning can strengthen environmental awareness, cultural identity, and sustainable attitudes in responding to contemporary ecological challenges
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Indonesia has abundant natural and cultural potential. This potential can be used as a selling point in the field of tourism, but further development of culture-based tourism is needed. Folklore is one of the cultures that exists in Indonesia. This article discusses the mapping of several fairy-based tourism sites and how the narrative of fairies in East Java can be optimally used in tourism activities. This study uses a qualitative research method with a multi-location approach. The multi-location approach is used to find more accurate data because there are more than one tourist attractions in East Java that are identical to the fairy narrative. Based on the research results, it was found that fairy narratives are not only used for promoting tourist destinations but also for preserving the surrounding nature. This is reflected in several prohibitions found in some tourist destinations. These prohibitions are conveyed by several local residents living around the tourist destinations. Indirectly, these various prohibitions aim to preserve nature
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