Technology and Society Perspectives (TACIT)

Green Infrastructure and Urban Climate Resilience: A Narrative Review of Ecological Performance, Planning, and Governance

2026-11-03T01:25:14+00:00

Green infrastructure is increasingly recognized as an important strategy for strengthening urban resilience to climate change. However, its effectiveness depends on ecological performance and the conditions supporting implementation. This study employs a narrative literature review to examine the contribution of green infrastructure to urban climate resilience, drawing on 20 identified scientific publications from 2020 to 2025. The review focuses on urban heat mitigation, stormwater management, flood risk reduction, ecosystem services, spatial planning, and governance. The synthesis indicates that green infrastructure can reduce environmental pressures through cooling, infiltration, and ecological regulation. Nevertheless, these benefits vary according to intervention design, location, maintenance, and institutional capacity. The study develops an integrative conceptual framework connecting green infrastructure characteristics, ecological performance, and urban resilience, with planning, governance, and environmental equity as enabling conditions. The findings emphasize that effective climate adaptation requires integrated, context-sensitive, and equitable green infrastructure strategies supported by long-term institutional commitment.

Transformation of the Mitung Dino Tradition in Kerinci: An Analysis of Al-Qur'an Ethnography and Validity

2026-10-09T03:26:46+00:00

This study aims to analyze the forms of transformation, the reception of the Al-Qur'an (living Qur'an), and the text-context validity of the tradition in the migratory land. Using a qualitative method that combines ethnographic and living Qur'an approaches, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that: (1) A transformation occurred from an ancestor-based soul-release ritual into a tahlil and prayer assembly, accompanied by linguistic acculturation, local Kerinci culinary elements, and a mutual assistance mechanism that strengthens cross-ethnic integration. (2) The Al-Qur'an is received performatively and psychologically as a medium for ihda' al-tsawab (conveying rewards) to the deceased and syifa' (comfort) for the grieving family. (3) In terms of validity, the substance of the ritual (prayer, charity, dhikr) has a strong normative foundation (naqli evidence), while the determination of the seventh day is viewed as 'urf shahih (valid social custom) as long as it is not believed to be a ta'abbudi obligation and does not overly burden the family. This study affirms that mitung dino in Kerinci is not merely syncretism, but a space for text-context dialectics that strengthens ukhuwah Islamiyah.

Financial Wellness of Generation Z in the Digital Era: Integrating Digital Financial Literacy, Financial Behavior, and Self-Control

2026-11-03T01:23:46+00:00

The development of digital financial services offers convenience while introducing new risks to Generation Z's financial well-being. This study aims to integrate digital financial literacy, financial behavior, and self-control to understand the financial wellness of Generation Z in the digital era. Using a narrative literature review approach, the study synthesizes 30 scholarly publications from 2010 to 2026. The findings indicate that digital financial literacy enhances individuals' understanding of financial products, benefits, and risks. Meanwhile, self-control helps individuals regulate consumption impulses and maintain financial discipline. Financial behavior potentially serves as a mediating mechanism linking these capabilities to financial wellness. The review also highlights the importance of contextual factors, including income, employment, living costs, and social environments. This study contributes by developing an Integrated Financial Wellness Framework that combines cognitive, behavioral, and psychological dimensions. Further empirical testing is needed to validate the proposed relationships across different Generation Z contexts.

Religious Commodification and Digital Culture in Pesantren: A Value-Based Islamic Educational Management Framework

2026-11-01T13:07:37+00:00

Religious commodification and digital transformation present growing challenges to the institutional identity, religious authority, and educational management of pesantren. This study examines forms of religious commodification, institutional responses to digital culture, and the role of Islamic educational management in preserving religious values. Employing a qualitative literature review, the study synthesizes selected scholarly publications through content and thematic analysis. The findings reveal that commodification occurs through religious branding, digital preaching, educational marketing, and changes in organizational practices, while digitalization creates opportunities for institutional development alongside challenges to traditional authority. Social capital, moral leadership, and selective technological adoption emerge as important institutional resources. The study proposes a value-based Islamic educational management framework integrating participatory planning, ethical organizing, responsible digital implementation, and value-oriented evaluation. This framework contributes to understanding how pesantren may balance modernization, institutional sustainability, and religious authenticity, although its practical effectiveness requires further empirical investigation across diverse institutional contexts.

Digital Transformation in Educational Management: Strategies to Enhance the Effectiveness and Competitiveness of Educational Institutions in the Digital Economy Era

2026-10-23T14:52:23+00:00

Digital transformation has become increasingly important for educational institutions seeking to improve management effectiveness and institutional competitiveness. This study aims to examine digital transformation strategies and their potential contributions to educational management in the digital economy. Using a narrative literature review, the study synthesizes 30 primary sources comprising 28 journal articles and two institutional reports. The findings identify five interconnected themes: organizational transformation, digital strategy and institutional readiness, digital leadership and competence, management effectiveness, and institutional competitiveness and governance. The synthesis indicates that successful digital transformation requires strategic planning, organizational capacity, competent human resources, and integrated digital governance. This study proposes the Integrated Digital Transformation and Educational Competitiveness Framework, connecting digital strategies and organizational capacity with management effectiveness and institutional competitiveness. The framework offers a conceptual foundation for developing sustainable digital transformation strategies in educational institutions, although the proposed relationships require further empirical validation across diverse educational contexts.

Digitalization of Parking Retribution and Officer Performance: The Roles of Technology Readiness, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Support

2026-11-03T01:26:01+00:00

Digitalization of parking retribution offers opportunities to improve payment efficiency, transparency, and public service accountability. However, technological implementation does not always translate into better officer performance. This study examines the roles of technology readiness, job satisfaction, and organizational support in shaping the effectiveness of digital parking services. Using a narrative literature review approach, the study develops a thematic synthesis of 20 targeted scientific publications from 2020 to 2026, covering digital payment implementation, employee adaptation, and organizational conditions. The synthesis suggests that QRIS and electronic payment systems can strengthen transaction management, but their operational benefits depend on employees' digital capabilities, working conditions, and institutional support. Technology readiness facilitates effective system use, while job satisfaction and organizational support help explain differences in employee responses and performance. The study proposes an integrative sociotechnical framework and emphasizes the importance of aligning digital infrastructure, employee development, and organizational management to improve parking service delivery.

Digital Marketing in Agribusiness: The Role of Digital Platforms in Expanding Market Access and Improving Agricultural Business Performance

2026-10-23T14:29:09+00:00

The development of digital technology creates new opportunities for agribusinesses to expand market access and improve business performance. This study aims to examine the role of digital marketing and digital platform utilization in supporting the marketing of agricultural products. A narrative literature review approach was employed, examining publications from 2015 to 2026 through Scopus and Google Scholar. The analysis used thematic synthesis covering the development of digital marketing, platform utilization, market access expansion, business performance, and implementation barriers. The findings indicate that social media, e-commerce, and digital marketplaces have the potential to expand buyer networks, improve marketing communication, and support income growth. However, these benefits are not equally distributed due to differences in digital literacy, infrastructure, platform costs, and distribution capabilities. This study proposes an integrative framework linking digital marketing, digital platform utilization, market access, and agricultural business performance. The findings emphasize the importance of business readiness and a supportive digital ecosystem in achieving sustainable marketing benefits in the agribusiness sector.

Green Digital Marketing and Sustainable Consumer Behavior: Integrating Environmental Communication and Green Trust in the Green Economy

2026-11-03T01:24:25+00:00

The development of the green economy has encouraged companies to integrate sustainability principles into their digital marketing strategies. This study aims to examine the evolution of green digital marketing and its relationship with sustainable consumer behavior, particularly through environmental communication and consumer trust. Using a narrative literature review approach, this study conducts a thematic synthesis of literature on green marketing, digital communication, green trust, greenwashing, and sustainable consumption behavior. The findings indicate that digital platforms expand the dissemination of environmental information and enhance consumer engagement. However, the effectiveness of green digital marketing depends on communication transparency, the credibility of environmental claims, and consumer trust. Greenwashing, product prices, quality, availability, and consumption habits may hinder behavioral change. This study develops a conceptual framework integrating green digital marketing, environmental communication, green trust, and sustainable consumer behavior. The framework contributes to understanding sustainable digital marketing and provides a foundation for more responsible marketing strategies and future empirical research supporting the transition toward a green economy.

Pronunciation and Spelling Difficulties Among Thai Young EFL Learners: A Qualitative Case Study

2026-11-01T14:45:52+00:00

This study explores pronunciation and spelling difficulties among Thai young learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), focusing on learner perceptions, written errors, and classroom instructional practices. A qualitative single-case study was conducted at Santiwit School, Southern Thailand, involving one English teacher and 20 Grade 2 students. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, spelling worksheets, and three classroom observations, then analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. Findings revealed that all 20 students associated spelling difficulties with pronunciation, while 18 reported difficulties remembering spelling forms. Written work showed letter omissions, substitutions, and additions, although these errors could not be attributed exclusively to first-language phonological transfer. Classroom instruction incorporated phonics, repetition, corrective feedback, songs, and games. The study highlights the importance of integrating pronunciation practice, explicit spelling instruction, and contextual assessment to better understand and address young learners' vocabulary learning difficulties.

Financial Socialization and Digital Financial Literacy in Shaping Financial Well-Being: The Mediating Roles of Financial Behavior and Resilience among Indonesian Millennial Sandwich Generation

2026-10-23T14:15:45+00:00

This study examines the effects of financial socialization and digital financial literacy on financial well-being through financial behavior and resilience among Indonesian Millennial sandwich-generation individuals. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 431 respondents selected through purposive sampling and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that financial socialization positively influences financial behavior, financial resilience, and financial well-being. Digital financial literacy positively affects financial behavior but has no significant effect on financial resilience and exhibits a negative relationship with financial well-being. Financial behavior does not significantly influence financial well-being or mediate the proposed relationships. Conversely, financial resilience emerges as the strongest predictor of financial well-being and significantly mediates the relationship between financial socialization and financial well-being. These findings extend Family Resource Management System Theory by highlighting financial resilience as a crucial adaptive mechanism for maintaining financial well-being under intergenerational financial responsibilities.

From Language Literacy to Digital Literacy: Technology Strategies for Improving Learning Quality and Educational Management

2026-10-23T14:38:56+00:00

Digital transformation in education requires the integration of literacy competencies, instructional strategies, and institutional management. This study aims to examine the transformation from language literacy to digital literacy and identify technology strategies that support learning quality and educational management. Using a narrative literature review, this study synthesizes 30 primary sources published between 2006 and 2026, comprising 25 journal articles and five institutional sources. The findings identify five interconnected themes: literacy transformation, technology-enhanced learning, teachers' digital competence, learning quality, and educational leadership and management. The synthesis indicates that technology integration requires appropriate pedagogical strategies, competent educators, and sustainable institutional support. This study proposes the Integrated Digital Literacy and Educational Quality Framework, which connects literacy foundations, technology-enabled pedagogy, teachers' digital competence, and educational management. The framework provides a conceptual foundation for developing inclusive digital education strategies, although its proposed relationships require further empirical validation.