ENDLESS: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FUTURE STUDIES

Government Strategy in Efforts to Combat Radicalism and Terrorism in Indonesia

Karmin Suharna — 2025-10-09

This study aims to analyze the Indonesian government's strategy in countering radicalism and terrorism by highlighting inter-agency coordination, the effectiveness of counter-radicalization and deradicalization programs, and the influence of social, cultural, and economic factors on policy implementation. Qualitative methods were used through analysis of policy documents, focus group discussions (FGDs), and in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders. The results indicate that although the government has designed comprehensive policies, coordination across institutions such as the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and related ministries still faces structural and communication barriers, resulting in incomplete integration of policies. Social factors such as intolerance, stigma against former perpetrators, and economic inequality also hinder the success of deradicalization programs. This study also emphasizes the crucial role of civil society, religious leaders, and the private sector in strengthening government strategies through economic empowerment, national education, and digital literacy. To increase the effectiveness of counter-radicalization efforts, it is recommended to strengthen multidisciplinary research, develop anti-radicalization education curricula, implement integrated training for officials, and utilize digital technology for early detection and counter-radicalization campaigns. A collaborative and community-based approach is key to the success of a sustainable and adaptive strategy that adapts to Indonesia's social dynamics.

Overview of Elderly Knowledge About Self-Care at the Kayon Public Health Center in Palangka Raya City

Helni Dea Siska — 2025-11-26

Self-care is an activity carried out by a person to maintain their health independently. It aims to maintain health and encourage the development and prevention of disease. This study aims to determine the description of elderly knowledge about self-care at the Kayon Community Health Center in Palangka Raya City. This study uses a descriptive research type with an elderly population in the Kayon Community Health Center work area and the research sample uses a purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 55 elderly. The study shows that respondents based on age are mostly aged 60-69 years with a total of 54 respondents (98.18%), based on gender, they are dominated by men with a total of 30 respondents (54.55%), based on marital status, the majority are married with a total of 49 respondents (89.09%) and education is mostly in the tertiary category with a total of 31 respondents (56.36%). Based on knowledge, the majority of respondents had good knowledge of self-care (30 respondents (54.55%), respondents had sufficient knowledge (22 respondents (40%), and respondents had insufficient knowledge (3 respondents (5.55%). Overall, the elderly in this study had a good level of knowledge regarding self-care, which reflects an adequate understanding of how to maintain health in old age. However, efforts are still needed to improve health education for elderly with sufficient and insufficient levels of knowledge to achieve an optimal quality of life.

The Impact of Telecommunications Infrastructure, Fintech, and E-Commerce on Economic Growth in Indonesia

Hery Irawan — 2025-12-04

This study aims to investigate how the development of telecommunications infrastructure, fintech, and e-commerce influences economic growth in Indonesia. It employs a quantitative approach using secondary data and time series analysis from 2020 to 2023. The telecommunications infrastructure is represented by fixed broadband and mobile cellular subscriptions, while the fintech aspect is evaluated through the value of transactions in fintech, and e-commerce is assessed based on its transaction values. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation, both simultaneously and individually, among telecommunications infrastructure, fintech, and e-commerce in relation to economic growth in Indonesia.

Applied Behavior Modification Techniques for Increasing Assertiveness in Persons with Intellectual Disability

Rini Hartini Rind Andayani — 2025-12-13

This study evaluated the effectiveness of behavior modification techniques to enhance assertiveness in a person with intellectual disability identified as having low assertive behavior. Using a single-subject experimental design A–B–A with quantitative descriptive methods, the intervention targeted measurable deficits identified during baseline assessment. The participant, classified as imbecile and receiving services at Sentra Terpadu Kartini Temanggung, was selected through recommendations from social workers and dormitory supervisors. Two primary techniques modelling and advice giving with instruction were implemented across the intervention phase. Assertive behavior was measured via participatory observation using a Likert scale, focusing on specific skills such as refusal of unwanted physical contact. The intervention emphasized positive support to enable the participant to express feelings and set personal boundaries assertively. Results demonstrated a marked improvement in assertive responses, notably refusal of physical touch, yielding a post-intervention score of 340. Observations indicated the participant could effectively refuse attempts by opposite-sex individuals to touch sensitive body areas. These outcomes suggest that targeted behaviour modification procedures can produce clinically meaningful gains in basic assertiveness among persons with intellectual disabilities. The study contributes empirical evidence for the application of modelling and directive advice in social rehabilitation settings. Implications include the potential adoption of these techniques by practitioners to inform individualized intervention planning and to strengthen foundational assertiveness skills based on assessment-driven priorities.

Integration of Islamic Socio-Cultural Values in Nature-Based Education: A Systematic Literature Review Study of Nature Schools and Eco-Pesantren (Indonesia) With Forest Schools (Europe)

Afnie Rizky Nurkamaliyah — 2025-12-19

This study examines the integration of Islamic socio-cultural values within nature-based environmental education by comparing three educational models: Sekolah Alam and eco-pesantren in Indonesia, and Forest Schools in Europe. The growing global ecological crisis highlights the need for educational approaches that promote not only cognitive development but also value internalization, character formation, and ecological consciousness. Using a qualitative design with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by PRISMA 2020, this study reviewed literature from Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, Google Scholar, GARUDA, and ResearchGate published between 2019 and 2025. Of the 1,546 initial records, 30 studies met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized thematically. The findings show that: (1) Sekolah Alam cultivates ecological character through experiential learning grounded in Islamic values and local wisdom; (2) Eco-pesantren integrate Islamic ecological theology, khalifah (stewardship), amanah (trust), ihsan (excellence), and ecological monotheism, into conservation practices, organic farming, and waste management; (3) Forest Schools emphasize exploration, learner agency, and wellbeing without religious foundations; and (4) all three models foster emotional and ethical connections to nature while differing in value orientations. The proposed Islamic Socio-Cultural and Nature-Based Environmental Education Model offers a framework for developing faith-based and sustainability-oriented Islamic education curricula.