Muzani Muzani

Urban and regional planning in the context of sustainable development has become a pressing global priority. This narrative review explores how diverse socio-economic, institutional, and technological factors shape the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives in urban settings. Utilizing a structured literature synthesis, the study evaluates empirical findings from Asia, Europe, and the Global South, guided by thematic analysis. The review identifies key social drivers—including education levels, income disparities, and cultural norms—that influence public engagement and access to sustainability programs. Economically, local fiscal capacity and national policy priorities play crucial roles in determining the scale and scope of green interventions. Institutional fragmentation and inconsistent policy implementation are highlighted as systemic barriers to resilience, particularly in flood-prone and politically influenced areas. Technological adoption, especially in smart city planning and green infrastructure, is recognized for its potential, though success remains contingent on context-sensitive governance and stakeholder inclusion. The findings suggest that sustainability outcomes improve significantly when participatory planning, intersectoral collaboration, and adaptive policy frameworks are employed. This study concludes by recommending policy reforms that integrate ecosystem-based design and technology-supported governance, and calls for future research to fill empirical gaps and test the effectiveness of integrated planning models in diverse urban environments.

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) in urban environments requires innovative planning strategies that integrate spatial, environmental, and social dimensions. This narrative review investigates how spatial planning frameworks support DRR in developing countries by analyzing recent literature on policy design, nature-based solutions (NbS), geospatial technologies, and community participation. The study follows a thematic synthesis method to examine institutional frameworks, adaptive regulations, and context-specific practices across regions. The findings reveal that disaster-sensitive zoning, inclusive policy structures, and NbS like green infrastructure and riparian buffers significantly reduce urban vulnerability. GIS and remote sensing are shown to enhance spatial risk analysis, while community participation strengthens the legitimacy and effectiveness of mitigation strategies. However, implementation remains constrained by institutional fragmentation, lack of capacity, and limited stakeholder engagement. The discussion highlights that integrated planning, cross-level policy coordination, and participatory governance are essential for sustainable DRR. It also underscores the role of institutional reform and technological innovation in overcoming systemic barriers. The study concludes by recommending that future research assess the effectiveness of NbS and participatory tools through empirical methods and comparative evaluations. This review affirms that spatial planning, when aligned with climate resilience and inclusive practices, can transform urban risk management and foster adaptive development.

The phenomenon of dowry death in India refers to the tragic and often violent death of married women due to unmet dowry demands, which are deeply rooted in the country’s caste-based social structure and patriarchal norms. Despite the existence of legal instruments and awareness campaigns, such incidents remain prevalent, particularly in communities with strong traditional values. This study aims to analyze the Indian government's policies in addressing dowry-related violence and examine the effectiveness of these measures. Using a qualitative non-interactive approach with content analysis, the research draws on scholarly journals, government documents, and reports that discuss the dowry system and related deaths. The findings reveal that although several legal regulations such as the Dowry Prohibition Act, IPC Section 498A, and Domestic Violence Act have been enacted, dowry deaths persist due to gaps in law enforcement, social acceptance of dowry, and the continued influence of caste and gender hierarchies. The study concludes that dowry-related violence cannot be effectively eliminated through legal means alone; a deeper transformation in societal attitudes, gender roles, and traditional expectations is essential to reducing dowry deaths in India.

This research on the development of picture storybook media aims to provide education as literacy material for elementary school students regarding earthquake disaster mitigation, especially in the Cilegon area, Banten, which is one of the earthquake-prone areas. This research aims to develop a picture storybook media entitled "I'm Not Afraid of the Earthquake!" and find out the feasibility of the picture storybook. The process of developing picture storybooks uses the Hannafin and Peck method with three processes, namely needs analysis, design, and development with each process going through an evaluation and revision process. Data collection was carried out using questionnaires. The type of data produced is in the form of quantitative data that is analyzed using assessment criteria guidelines to determine product quality. The validation results from experts stated that the product with an average percentage of 95% with a very decent category. The assessment of media experts obtained a score of 93% and the assessment of material experts obtained a score of 98% and the trial of student products obtained a score of 90% with the category. This development research can be concluded that picture storybook media is very feasible to use for elementary school students.

This article looks at the main problems faced in Indonesia regarding population programs, policies taken by the Indonesian Government and the achievement of SDGs in Indonesia. This research uses a descriptive study through literature study using journal and book sources as primary references. The results of the discussion show that Indonesia's natural resource potential is substantial in various fields, as is its population. The main problems were meeting needs within the development framework, issues of environmental damage, and the exponential increase in population, which would impact the next generation's survival. Various programs were launched to control potential environmental damage. Family planning programs, transmigration and education policies are used to anticipate this threat. Environmentally based policies are also not spared. Indonesia's SDGs achievements until 2022 show continued progress, as evidenced by the various awards received by the Indonesian Government for achieving the SDGs.

Strategy for Overcoming Population Growth Problems in Japan

ABSTRAKTujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi keragaman budaya Indonesia kelas XI di SMAN 3 Tangerang. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan eksperimen menggunakan kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan model random sampling karena seluruh kelas xi ips sama tidak ad akelas unggulan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 143 siswa. Sampel yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berjumlah 69 siswa yaitu XI IPS 1 sebagai kelas eksperimen yang akan menggunakan model problem based learning dan XI IPS 3 sebagai kelas kontrol menggunakan model pembelajaran ceramah. Teknik yang digunakan untuk menganalisis data pada penilitian ini yaitu uji prasyarat dan uji hipotesis. Dari hasil penelitian kelas eksperimen mengalami peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif yang signifikan dengan perolehan rata-rata dari 74,8 menjadi 86,9. Sedangkan kelas kontrol mengalami penurunan perolehan rata-rata dari 74,3 menjadi 72,3. Kesimpulan ini didukung dengan perolehan nilai sig pada uji-t sebesar 0,00 maka nilai sigProblem Based Learning terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada mata materi keragaman budaya Indonesia kelas XI di SMAN 3 Tangerang diterima dan Ho yang menyatakan tidak terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning terhadap hasil belajar siswa pada materi keragaman budaya Indonesia kelas XI di SMAN 3 Tangerang ditolak. Kata kunci : Model Problem Based Learning, Hasil Belajar, Keragaman Budaya Indonesia.

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh media pembelajaran kartu domino terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif melalui pendekatan kuasi eksperimen yang pengambilan sampelnya menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling pada materi litosfer di SMAN 3 Tangerang. Pertimbangan pengambilan sampel didasarkan pada nilai rata-rata PAS dan jumlah siswa yang sama. Adapun sampel yang dipilih yaitu kelas X.2 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas X.5 sebagai kelas kontrol. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, tes, angket dan dokumetasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa penggunaan media kartu domino memberikan pengaruh signifikan dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar pada materi litosfer. Terjadi peningkatan nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi yaitu sebesar 54% dibandingkan kelas kontrol yaitu sebesar 45%. Berdasarkan hasil Uji Independent Sample T-Test diperoleh nilai Sig. (2-tailed) 0,04 < 0,05, yang berarti H₀ ditolak dan H_a diterima. Artinya terdapat pengaruh media pembelajaran kartu domino terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada materi litosfer di SMAN 3 Tangerang. Kata Kunci: Media Pembelajaran, Kartu Domino, Hasil Belajar Kognitif