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Based on observations made to Tahfidzul Qur’an students in the C class of the ‘Ainul Yaqin Islamic boarding school, there is a unique phenomenon that formed by several aspects such as parenting, background, and education that can influence the regulation and self-control when facing a problem in daily life. The orientation in this research tries to reveal that students in dealing with daily problems are reflected when students experience problems with their memorization when depositing in front of the tahfidz teacher. The type of research used is qualitative which specifically in the process adopts a phenomenological approach. Data collection techniques and their instruments, researchers observe the subject directly and interview through the dissemination of questionnaires. While sequential data analysis techniques include, data collection, data condensation, data delivery, and conclusion making. The result obtained state that the diversity of the response of students who memorize the Al-Qur’an when facing obstacles with their memorization in front of the ability is a reflection of how students carry out self-control so that the tasks, trusts, and problems they encounter can be solved.

Indigenous Peoples have a profound cultural, spiritual, and ecological connection to their ancestral lands and water resources. However, global challenges such as climate change, deforestation, urbanization, and industrialization increasingly threaten water availability and quality. Traditional knowledge systems and governance practices offer sustainable approaches to address these challenges, complementing modern water management strategies. This study reviews the literature on Indigenous water resource management, focusing on traditional ecological knowledge, cultural beliefs, customary laws, and their integration into modern governance frameworks. A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA framework, analyzing studies published between 2015 and 2024.

The findings highlight that Indigenous communities possess rich traditional knowledge systems emphasizing water conservation and collective responsibility, often rooted in spiritual and cultural beliefs. Customary laws provide dynamic, community-centered approaches for regulating water use while balancing ecological, social, and spiritual dimensions. Successful integration of Indigenous knowledge into modern governance frameworks, as seen in New Zealand’s Māori principles of guardianship, demonstrates the potential for sustainable and equitable water management. Addressing global water challenges requires inclusive frameworks that blend traditional practices with institutional reforms to combat water insecurity, which is increasingly exacerbated by climate change. Indigenous Peoples’ practices offer invaluable insights for managing water resources sustainably, enhancing resilience, and fostering environmental stewardship when integrated into modern governance systems.

This research looks at the role played by social norms in the formation of legal policies, focusing on the relationship between customary practices and environmental protection. Through case studies, this research explores how local cultural values, norms and traditions influence legal policies related to the environment. This analysis provides insights into how adat can be a cornerstone or an obstacle in environmental protection efforts. Through a qualitative approach, data was collected from various sources, including interviews with local stakeholders and legal documentation. The results highlight the complexity of the dynamics between customary norms and modern legal policies in the context of environmental protection. The implications of these findings are outlined to inform more holistic and inclusive policy development practices, which accommodate both value systems. In conclusion, this research illustrates the importance of understanding and considering social norms in the legal policy formation process to achieve sustainable environmental protection goals.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of empowerment and training activities on farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behavior in improving income and environmental quality within the technical irrigation areas of South Sulawesi Province. The research was conducted in three key irrigation areas: the Langkeme irrigation area of Soppeng Regency, the Saddang irrigation area of Blonde Regency, and the Bantimurung irrigation area of Maros Regency. The study involved 300 farmer households, selected through systematic random sampling, who participated in training programs on sustainable farming practices, including soil preparation, crop diversification, irrigation management, and the use of environmentally friendly fertilizers and pesticides. The research employed descriptive statistical analysis to assess the farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behaviors before and after the training. Results indicated that after the empowerment program, farmers exhibited a high level of knowledge, as assessed through cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Similarly, farmers demonstrated a high level of positive attitudes towards increasing income and environmental quality. Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were observed to be high, with farmers showing strong internal and external drives to adopt better agricultural practices. Furthermore, the behaviors of farmers, including practices such as soil tillage, plant maintenance, irrigation management, and harvesting, were found to be consistently high in all aspects related to increasing income and enhancing environmental quality.The findings suggest that the training and empowerment activities were successful in improving farmers’ capacity to adopt sustainable farming techniques, thereby increasing both their income and the environmental quality of the irrigation areas. These results are consistent with previous studies indicating that knowledge, attitudes, and behavior form the foundation for sustainable agricultural practices. The study concludes that continuous training and empowerment are crucial for further enhancing the long-term sustainability of farming practices in technical irrigation areas, benefiting both the farmers’ livelihoods and the local environment.

Organizational practice is ubiquitous in the daily workings of social life. Organizations has been an integral part of political life, especially as an aspect where expressions of power and interests reside. In these discussions, a review is warranted in order to map out the existing approaches and theories implored in understanding the topic. This review examines literature in the field of organizational studies, particularly in power dynamics and relations Using the 74-year time gap as time-frame. This review takes on the examination of different theoretical approaches and frameworks in the studies considered, as well as the variables that those studies take basis in their analysis. Through these inquiries, power dynamics in organizations are found to encompass various approaches situated in the social science.  Additionally, power discussions in organizations and its mechanisms is not to be divorced with institutional dynamics, due to the ubiquity of institutional discussions as units of analysis. In this regard, this paper places itself in the realm of institutional regulation and member compliance as an effective contribution to the existing literature. The compliance dynamic of rules formulated by the authority and their utility in governance are useful perspectives attributed by this review to be informed outlooks for future research endeavors, utilizing in particular, political science perspectives.