Digital Theory, Culture & Society

Building digital civility of Indonesian net citizens from a digital citizenship perspective

2024-09-30T04:11:14+00:00

The Digital Civility Index (DCI) survey, conducted by Microsoft in 2020, was based on the findings of its annual Civility, Safety and Interactions Online study. The objective of the DCI survey, or Digital Civility Index, is to ascertain and enhance the digital civility of internet users globally with regard to their online communication. The results of the survey revealed that Indonesian netizens exhibited the lowest level of digital civility among their Southeast Asian counterparts. The objective of this article is to provide an understanding of the digital civility of netizens in their online interactions, with a view to facilitating constructive interactions based on a digital citizenship perspective. This article was prepared using the bibliography method. The results of the study demonstrate that the digital civility of Indonesian netizens is deficient due to their limited capacity to interact online, which renders them susceptible to the propagation of misinformation. Proficient netizens must possess the capacity to navigate novel challenges by upholding human rights, embracing cultural differences, and demonstrating the requisite digital intelligence competencies, namely information literacy, media and digital empathy.

Unravelling imaginaries of the digital divide among indigenous communities in Taman Negara Malaysia

2024-10-01T23:42:35+00:00

The digital divide is frequently conceptualized as a disparity between those who possess access to contemporary technologies and those who lack such access. This divide is often defined by factors such as physical access, technological proficiency, and disparate outcomes. However, this perspective frequently neglects its historical origins in the "development" discourse, which has been shaped by global and local telecommunication policies. The recent initiatives to enhance digital access in "remote" regions, such as Malaysia, prompt a reassessment of regional discourses on digital inequality. This study examines the ways in which indigenous groups, particularly the Batek and Semokberi communities in Taman Negara National Park (spanning Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu in Malaysia), experience and interpret information and communication technologies (ICTs). For these communities, the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is a relatively recent phenomenon. This paper employs the concept of spatial imaginaries to examine how digital access shapes perceptions of social categories like "connected" and "disconnected." The findings reveal that the digital divide is not merely a matter of access; rather, it is actively constructed through institutional and community narratives about how connectivity reshapes spatial and temporal experiences, influencing broader discussions on digital inclusion.

Self-control and multitasking digital media: Study of K-Pop fans in Makassar

2024-10-02T00:07:10+00:00

This study investigates the relationship between self-control and media multitasking among K-Pop fans in Makassar. The research involved 467 participants aged 18–25 years, employing the Media Use Questionnaire (MUQ) to assess multitasking behaviors and a self-control scale based on Tangney's theoretical framework. Data analysis using Pearson Product Moment correlation revealed a weak yet significant positive relationship (r = 0.124, p < 0.05), indicating that higher self-control correlates with increased multitasking. This phenomenon reflects the integration of digital media into daily routines, where media multitasking becomes a habitual activity influenced by technological advancements and social contexts. Findings highlight that self-control plays a role in managing digital consumption, aligning with prior studies linking low self-control to problematic media usage. The study underscores the implications of multitasking behaviors on cognitive and emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for strategies to foster balanced digital media engagement. These results contribute to understanding digital media habits within the context of K-Pop fandom, offering insights for psychological and cultural studies on media behavior.

Study on the implementation of the Internet of Things in the sustainable agricultural revolution from upstream to downstream

2024-11-01T23:16:32+00:00

This study employs a review-based methodology to explore the utilization of Internet of Things (IoT) technology within the agricultural industrial revolution, encompassing processes from upstream to downstream. IoT technology plays a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of regenerative agriculture principles by enabling the integration of sensors, communication devices, and digital platforms into a unified system. This system facilitates the monitoring and optimization of sustainable agricultural practices, covering stages from planting to the distribution of agricultural products. The bidirectional digital communication established between human-to-system and system-to-human interactions ensures seamless information exchange. The research introduces a conceptual framework for smart regenerative agriculture, comprising smart farming (upstream), smart harvesting and packing, and smart marketing (downstream). By leveraging IoT technology, this framework aims to create an agricultural system that is not only more efficient and environmentally sustainable but also capable of addressing the challenges of national food security. Furthermore, the study examines various case studies of IoT implementation in other countries, providing valuable insights and benchmarks for its potential application in Indonesia.

Artificial intelligence and decoloniality: Insurgent arrangements and the question concerning cosmotechnics

2024-11-01T23:21:54+00:00

This article examines the intersections between technology and coloniality, with a particular focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in perpetuating colonial power structures and reinforcing exclusions. The study examines the ways in which historically marginalized groups—including Black people, the poor, women, Indigenous peoples, queer individuals, and those from peripheral areas—are reinterpreting AI, transforming it into a tool of resistance against the oppressive logics of Eurocentric modernity. The methodology is based on a qualitative approach, comprising interviews, an analysis of audiovisual materials, digital platforms, and social media. The research identified initiatives that propose technological alternatives based on diverse epistemological and ontological frameworks, thereby challenging the dominance of modern/colonial technological paradigms. The analysis of the data revealed that these groups adopt collaborative methodologies, with a particular focus on the inclusion of marginalized populations and the creation of new technological epistemologies. The findings demonstrate that these communities are developing technological arrangements based on non-Western cosmologies, thereby challenging Western dominance in technology. These practices not only adapt existing technologies but also create new forms of technological interaction that reflect their specific realities and contexts. The study concludes that the decolonization of technology is both possible and necessary, with the adoption of cosmotechnics that respect cultural and epistemological diversity, paving the way for fairer, plural, and inclusive technological futures.

Keeping the scale from tipping: Bolstering the sustainability of Indonesia’s data center industry development

2024-11-01T23:28:00+00:00

The Indonesian government has demonstrated a keen interest in the digital economy. In order to further reinforce its digital economy, Indonesia has identified the data center industry as a key target for growth. The article employs a qualitative research method to elucidate potential avenues for enhancing the sustainability of Indonesia's data center industry. The article commences with an examination of Indonesia's digital economy potential and its correlation with the data center industry. In light of the projected growth of the digital industry and internet penetration, as evidenced by the 2030 estimates, the necessity for the establishment of data centers is becoming increasingly apparent. Subsequently, an analysis of the industry's financial implications is presented, with a particular focus on its considerable water and electricity consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. The aforementioned matter could impact Indonesia's progress in reducing its carbon footprint, not to mention other potential repercussions in numerous sectors. Domestically, Indonesia can pursue sustainable development through engaging with relevant domestic actors and promoting the wider use of renewable energy where it is deemed appropriate and feasible. Finally, with international cooperation, Indonesia can leverage its experience in ASEAN and engage with other states that are poised to develop their own data center industry.

Enterprise content management in cultural heritage institutions: A study of Sharjah landscape, United Arab Emirates

2024-11-08T03:31:55+00:00

This study examines the landscape of digital content management within heritage institutions in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It aims to evaluate the state, characteristics, and roles of these processes in preserving and promoting cultural heritage in the digital sphere. Utilizing a descriptive analytical approach, the research employs a checklist as the primary data collection instrument to investigate existing policies, plans, systems, and projects. Findings highlight the absence of formalized content management strategies in most institutions, which rely on unwritten, tacit policies. This lack of structured frameworks adversely impacts communication, operational performance, service delivery, and the long-term sustainability of their work. The study underscores the need for institutions to develop clear, written strategies and policies for digital content management and to conduct regular evaluations using metrics such as stakeholder feedback, statistics, and surveys. As the first study of its kind in the UAE, it provides a foundational understanding of digital content management practices in heritage institutions and offers actionable recommendations for policy and strategy development. The findings are expected to shape future practices, fostering improved digital preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage.