Journal of Asian Multicultural Research for Social Sciences Study

The Protection of Marine Biodiversity in Guinea - Bissau: Current State and Future Prospects

Mamadou Guédiouma Diarra, Ma Deyi — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Guinea-Bissau, a West African country with a significant coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, is home to a diverse range of marine ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. These ecosystems support a wide variety of marine species, many of which are of commercial importance for fishing. However, marine biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau is currently facing numerous threats, including overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. The current state of marine biodiversity protection in Guinea-Bissau is relatively limited. While the country has established several marine protected areas, including the João Vieira-Poilão Marine National Park and the Orango Islands National Park, these areas are not effectively managed and enforced. Additionally, there is a lack of awareness and education about the importance of marine biodiversity conservation among local communities and stakeholders. To address these challenges, several future prospects have been identified. These include strengthening the capacity of marine protected areas through better management and enforcement, promoting sustainable fishing practices, increasing public awareness and education about marine biodiversity conservation, and conducting further research to better understand the impacts of various threats on marine ecosystems. Collaboration and partnerships with local communities, non-governmental organizations, and international donors will also be crucial in protecting marine biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau. By working together, stakeholders can help ensure the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide to both the environment and local communities.

Evaluation of the Context of Completion of Follow-up Actions on Supervision Results in North Gorontalo Regency

Frenky Reymond Jantu, Asna Aneta, Udin Hamin — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the implementation of the Follow-Up of Supervision Results policy (TLHP) in North Gorontalo Regency within the framework of bureaucratic reform and good governance. Effective follow-up of audit recommendations is essential to ensure accountability, prevent corruption, and improve public sector performance. The research aims to evaluate the policy context, particularly the adequacy of the legal basis, the clarity of objectives and targets, and the alignment of programs and activities supporting TLHP completion. A mixed-methods approach with an exploratory sequential design was employed. Qualitative data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, then strengthened by quantitative weighting using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The evaluation framework applied the CIPP model developed by Stufflebeam. The findings reveal that policy objectives and targets have been clearly formulated in the Inspectorate’s planning documents and meet SMART criteria. However, major constraints remain in the regulatory and institutional aspects. There is no comprehensive derivative regional regulation, particularly concerning recovery of losses involving third parties. Moreover, most regional apparatus organizations do not integrate TLHP into their performance targets due to budget limitations and sectoral ego, causing weak cross-agency commitment. Strengthening local regulations, establishing supporting institutions, and integrating TLHP into all agencies’ planning documents are crucial to improving effectiveness.

Managing Agricultural Innovation for Environmental Sustainability: A Literature Review

Rirkrit Haripitak, Cinnakorn Burirat — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Agriculture is one of the crucial factors to the food security and economic growth of the world but at the same time it is a major cause of environmental degradation due to the level of resource exploitation, reliance on chemicals as well as unsustainable land-management practices. With an increasing environmental problem and the strains of global warming, agricultural technology has increasingly been promoted as a potential solution to environmental sustainability. The current research performs an extensive literature review, which questions the management of agricultural innovation to achieve environmentally sustainable results. The review is a synthesis of the scholarly inquiries that focus on the technological, agroecological, institutional, and social innovations in agricultural systems, and examines the ways in which their management alters the environmental performance. The results of the review show that sustainability-based agricultural innovation can be promoted in the most effective way when it is supported by integrated management practices presupposing the foregrounding of stakeholder cooperation, adaptive governance, knowledge sharing, and supportive policy paradigms. The literature also highlights the issue of ongoing challenges such as inequitable access to innovation, weak institutional coordination and implementation that are often constraining the environmental benefits of innovation. The synthesis of fragmented studies across several different fields provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersection point between innovation management and environmental sustainability in agriculture offered by this study. The review also adds to the theoretical discourse, by clarifying major conceptual trends, common drivers and impediments and highlighting the central role of governance and management processes in determining sustainability outcomes. Overall, the paper shows that the process of agricultural innovation management is not merely a technical endeavor; it is a complex socio-environmental process that is invaluable in achieving the achievement of long-term environmental sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Meaning Construction and Reception in The Official Instagram Content of The West Java Provincial Sports Committee

Kiki Nurjaman, Mirza Ronda, Fahruddin Faiz — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the construction and reception of meaning in visual and verbal content published on the official Instagram account of the West Java Provincial Sports Committee (KONI West Java) during the 2022–2026 period. Social media is understood not merely as an information channel, but as a representational space in which meanings, identities, and the symbolic legitimacy of elite sport at the regional level are produced and circulated. The study adopts a critical paradigm with a qualitative approach, employing critical discourse analysis grounded in Cultural Studies. Data were collected from selected Instagram posts and analyzed thematically by examining visual elements, verbal texts, cultural symbols, and patterns of audience interaction. The findings indicate that meaning construction is carried out systematically through the use of local cultural symbols, narratives of institutional sporting achievement, and the prominent presence of elite figures from sports organizations and regional government. These representations generate a dominant discourse positioning West Java as a leading province in national sports performance and framing KONI as a central actor in the success of athletic development. In terms of reception, audiences predominantly demonstrate a dominant acceptance of the constructed meanings, reflected in affirmative responses and the limited presence of overt resistance, although negotiated interpretations emerge on a small scale. This study concludes that KONI West Java’s social media functions as an instrument of symbolic power that normalizes values of achievement, leadership, and regional pride. The findings highlight the need for a more critical and participatory sports public relations approach, so that media representations do not merely reinforce institutional legitimacy but also foster more inclusive spaces for public dialogue.

The Meaning of Risk Communication Among Stakeholders: (A Phenomenological Study of Slow-Onset Coastal Disasters through Mangrove Conservation)

Mayang Riyantie, Mirza Ronda, Ridzki Rinanto Sigit — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to explore the meanings of risk communication constructed by stakeholders in responding to slow-onset disasters in the coastal areas of the North Coast of West Java through marine conservation initiatives in the form of mangrove planting. Gradual coastal abrasion has affected living spaces, livelihoods, and the sustainability of coastal environments; however, it has not been uniformly interpreted as a disaster by the actors involved. The study employs a qualitative approach using a phenomenological research design. Research informants include representatives from the North Coast Regional Office of Marine and Fisheries of West Java (CDKPWU), the Regional Forestry Office II (CDK Wil II), the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), coastal communities, experts, and community-based groups (Pokmas). Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observation and analyzed based on the subjective experiences and risk perceptions of each actor. The findings indicate that risk meanings vary and are influenced by the actors’ positions and roles. Government actors tend to interpret slow-onset disasters as issues of environmental management and long-term development, while coastal communities perceive them as direct threats to livelihoods and living spaces. Community-based groups view risk as an opportunity to strengthen collective, conservation-based action, whereas experts emphasize ecological vulnerability and long-term sustainability. These differences highlight the importance of contextual and adaptive risk communication in fostering shared perceptions and strengthening collective preparedness.