Usman Idris
Biographic Data
| ID | 1370607 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Usman Idris |
| GIVEN NAMES | Usman |
| FAMILY NAME | Idris |
| SIGNATURE | IDRIS U |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cenderawasih University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0763-0374 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Rethinking affirmative scholarship policies for indigenous Papuans
Human resource development is a key foundation for social transformation in regions experiencing historical inequality, such as Papua. Education is widely recognized as a crucial dimension of human development, determining an individual's ability to expand life choices and improve their social wellbeing (UNDP, 2020). However, national data shows that Papua remains relatively low on the Human Development Index compared to other provinces in Indone…
Imprisoned independence: The oligarchs’ victory in dictating democratic practices in Indonesia
The relationship between oligarchic power and democratic practice has become a central concern in contemporary political scholarship, particularly in countries experiencing democratic backsliding. In Indonesia, concerns have grown regarding the consolidation of elite power and the ways in which democratic institutions and narratives are reshaped within public discourse. While existing studies have examined the political economy of oligarchy and e…
Socioeconomic changes post Indonesia-Papua New Guinea cross-border development
This study aims to examine how the development of the National Border Post (PLBN) Skouw reshapes socioeconomic dynamics in the Papua–Papua New Guinea border region. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach based on in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the research identifies three primary areas of transformation: the intensification of cross-border trade, the emergence of border tourism, and the establishment of c…
Social construction of online sex work: A social welfare analysis of MiChat-mediated sexual labor in Jayapura, Indonesia
This study aims to analyze how online sex work practices through the MiChat application in Jayapura City are socially constructed and related to multidimensional wellbeing. The study employed a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with three informants purposively selected based on varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Data analysis was conducted thematically, drawing on Berger and Luckmann's social construction theory, encompassing the pro…
From customary mapping to spatial planning: Indigenous territorial governance in Keerom Regency, Papua
This study examines how participatory mapping of customary territories addresses epistemological and institutional disconnections between indigenous governance and formal spatial planning in Keerom Regency, Papua. Based on qualitative ethnography involving 21 stakeholders, the findings show that customary boundaries are fluid, socially negotiated, and often excluded from planning instruments such as RTRW and RDTR, leading to spatial ambiguity and…
Enriching Communication Channels and Styles for Public Participation in Environmental Justice
Environmental justice is closely related to corrective justice, procedural justice, and meaningful public participation. Effective communication of research-based evidence is critical but often overlooked in environmental decision-making processes. This article examines how scientific research findings frequently fail to influence policy decisions due to communication barriers between researchers, communities, and decision-makers. We propose that…
Policy options for resolving local revenue leakage through collaborative governance in Keerom Regency, Indonesia
This policy brief examines the leakage of Locally-Owned Revenue (PAD) in Keerom Regency, Papua Indonesia, driven by weak inter-agency coordination, fragmented fiscal oversight, and limited data integration in border areas. Vulnerabilities are identified in the data collection, determination, collection, and reporting stages of PAD, which open up opportunities for leakage. To address these issues, this policy brief discusses and compares two polic…
Empowering indigenous Papuan fishermen based on local potential
The problem of structural poverty on fishermen is is a major concern for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Republic Indonesia (Gunawan, et al., 2023). However, this problem is often only viewed superficially by policy makers. Revealing the truth is not easy, because cultural barriers hinder the understanding of policy makers and the context that exists in society. Moreover, the ethnic diversity in the archipelago is very high, whi…
Ritual, ecology, and climate change: An ethnoecological study of agricultural communities in East Java
This article investigates the adaptive functions of agricultural rituals in East Java, with a particular focus on their role as ecological knowledge systems in the context of climate change. Drawing on an ethnoecological framework, the study examines how practices such as Sedekah Bumi, Petik Laut, and Tumpeng Sewu are embedded in agricultural decision-making, resource governance, and cultural resilience. Fieldwork was conducted between March and …
Paying the head of the dead: The role of kin in the yung ceremony among Sentani peoples in Jayapura Papua Indonesia
The yung ceremony is a ceremony to ‘pay the head’ of the dead in the culture of the Sentani people which is still maintained today. This paper will analyze the role of relatives in the process of ‘paying the head’ of the dead among Sentani people. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with ethnographic approach. The data collection techniques used are observations, interviews, and literature studies. Research results show that the…
The Role of Indigenous Communities in Turtle Breeding Activities, Skouw Yambe Village, Papua
This study uniquely examines the role of indigenous communities in turtle conservation in Skouw Yambe Village, Jayapura City, Papua, by employing a descriptive qualitative approach. Unlike previous research, this study provides an in-depth analysis of local community conservation practices specifically focused on four turtle species: green turtle (Chelonia Mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta), and…
Papuan indigenous language revitalization policy: Introduction to future strategies
Climate adaptation and livelihood strategies in the Madurese community of Sumenep, Indonesia
This study examines how coastal communities in Sumenep, Madura, adapt to climate variability through the use of religious beliefs, ecological indicators, and informal practices. Based on ethnographic field research, 27 in-depth interviews, and climate data from the BMKG (2018–2020), this study reveals significant disruptions to seasonal patterns, a decline in trust in traditional knowledge, and the emergence of hybrid strategies that combine mutu…
Family planning (KB) practices and the impact on Papuan women reproductive health
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe and analyze KB or family planning practices and their impact on Papuan women. A case study was conducted in Waena Village, one of the Kampung KB in Jayapura City, Papua. METHODS: The research method used is descriptive qualitative using an ethnographic approach. The determination of the informants was done purposively by assigning one of the key informants. Data collection includes in-depth interviews and ob…
Pandemi di Ibu Pertiwi: Kajian Literatur “Penanganan Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia”
Buku ini membahas mengenai perkembangan kasus Covid-19 di Indonesia, kebijakan pemerintah pusat, upaya dan inovasi pemerintah daerah, serta bentuk partisipasi masyarakat dan penanganan berbasis kearifan lokal. Berhubung buku ini merupakan kajian kepustakaan (library research) sehingga dilakukan analisis teks dan wacana dimana data bersumber dari buku, jurnal, pemberitaan media massa, dan lain-lain. Adapun data yang digunakan sebagian besar berasa…
Traditional fishing technology of fishermen community in Papua
This paper aims to describe and analyze the types of traditional fishing technology equipment used by the Tobati Enggros fishermen community to manage and utilize coastal resources in Yotefa Bay, Papua. The research approach used descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used were observation and interviews. Then the data analysis includes the stage of data reduction, data description, and data interpretation. The results showed that th…
Local wisdom regarding coastal resource management among a fishermen community in Youtefa Bay, Papua
One model of ownership of access and the management of coastal and marine resources is a communal property widely applied to indigenous peoples who have ”hak ulayat” (customary rights) over coastal and marine areas. This article aims to analyze and deeply describe the traditional knowledge systems and coastal resource management of the Tobati-Enggros coastal fishermen. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using an ethnographic approac…
The land tenure and the land use among supiori in Papua
This article aims to explore various forms of land tenure and land use in Sorendiweri Village in East Supiori District, Papua Province. This research uses descriptive research using ethnography. The technique of determining informants is done purposively by determining key informants first that guides researchers to search for further informants. Data collection techniques used are in-depth interviews and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Data analys…
Mitos Sawerigading (Epos Lagaligo): Suatu Analisis Struktural dan Penafsiran
This article aims to analyze the myth of Sawerigading. The analysis approach is Structural Leivist analysis used to reveal the Structure in the myth of Sawerigading as a socio-cultural transformation and kinship structure to gain an understanding about the position of Sawerigading in the lagaligos epoch. The results show that the structure of Bugis-Makassar culture is always based on a divided binary opposition structure in three vertical parts, …
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Mitos Sawerigading (Epos Lagaligo): Suatu Analisis Struktural dan Penafsiran
This article aims to analyze the myth of Sawerigading. The analysis approach is Structural Leivist analysis used to reveal the Structure in the myth of Sawerigading as a socio-cultural transformation and kinship structure to gain an understanding about the position of Sawerigading in the lagaligos epoch. The results show that the structure of Bugis-Makassar culture is always based on a divided binary opposition structure in three vertical parts, …
The land tenure and the land use among supiori in Papua
This article aims to explore various forms of land tenure and land use in Sorendiweri Village in East Supiori District, Papua Province. This research uses descriptive research using ethnography. The technique of determining informants is done purposively by determining key informants first that guides researchers to search for further informants. Data collection techniques used are in-depth interviews and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Data analys…
Family planning (KB) practices and the impact on Papuan women reproductive health
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe and analyze KB or family planning practices and their impact on Papuan women. A case study was conducted in Waena Village, one of the Kampung KB in Jayapura City, Papua. METHODS: The research method used is descriptive qualitative using an ethnographic approach. The determination of the informants was done purposively by assigning one of the key informants. Data collection includes in-depth interviews and ob…
Pandemi di Ibu Pertiwi: Kajian Literatur “Penanganan Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia”
Buku ini membahas mengenai perkembangan kasus Covid-19 di Indonesia, kebijakan pemerintah pusat, upaya dan inovasi pemerintah daerah, serta bentuk partisipasi masyarakat dan penanganan berbasis kearifan lokal. Berhubung buku ini merupakan kajian kepustakaan (library research) sehingga dilakukan analisis teks dan wacana dimana data bersumber dari buku, jurnal, pemberitaan media massa, dan lain-lain. Adapun data yang digunakan sebagian besar berasa…
Traditional fishing technology of fishermen community in Papua
This paper aims to describe and analyze the types of traditional fishing technology equipment used by the Tobati Enggros fishermen community to manage and utilize coastal resources in Yotefa Bay, Papua. The research approach used descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques used were observation and interviews. Then the data analysis includes the stage of data reduction, data description, and data interpretation. The results showed that th…
Local wisdom regarding coastal resource management among a fishermen community in Youtefa Bay, Papua
One model of ownership of access and the management of coastal and marine resources is a communal property widely applied to indigenous peoples who have ”hak ulayat” (customary rights) over coastal and marine areas. This article aims to analyze and deeply describe the traditional knowledge systems and coastal resource management of the Tobati-Enggros coastal fishermen. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using an ethnographic approac…
Ritual, ecology, and climate change: An ethnoecological study of agricultural communities in East Java
This article investigates the adaptive functions of agricultural rituals in East Java, with a particular focus on their role as ecological knowledge systems in the context of climate change. Drawing on an ethnoecological framework, the study examines how practices such as Sedekah Bumi, Petik Laut, and Tumpeng Sewu are embedded in agricultural decision-making, resource governance, and cultural resilience. Fieldwork was conducted between March and …
Paying the head of the dead: The role of kin in the yung ceremony among Sentani peoples in Jayapura Papua Indonesia
The yung ceremony is a ceremony to ‘pay the head’ of the dead in the culture of the Sentani people which is still maintained today. This paper will analyze the role of relatives in the process of ‘paying the head’ of the dead among Sentani people. The research approach used is descriptive qualitative with ethnographic approach. The data collection techniques used are observations, interviews, and literature studies. Research results show that the…
The Role of Indigenous Communities in Turtle Breeding Activities, Skouw Yambe Village, Papua
This study uniquely examines the role of indigenous communities in turtle conservation in Skouw Yambe Village, Jayapura City, Papua, by employing a descriptive qualitative approach. Unlike previous research, this study provides an in-depth analysis of local community conservation practices specifically focused on four turtle species: green turtle (Chelonia Mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta), and…
Papuan indigenous language revitalization policy: Introduction to future strategies
Climate adaptation and livelihood strategies in the Madurese community of Sumenep, Indonesia
This study examines how coastal communities in Sumenep, Madura, adapt to climate variability through the use of religious beliefs, ecological indicators, and informal practices. Based on ethnographic field research, 27 in-depth interviews, and climate data from the BMKG (2018–2020), this study reveals significant disruptions to seasonal patterns, a decline in trust in traditional knowledge, and the emergence of hybrid strategies that combine mutu…
Rethinking affirmative scholarship policies for indigenous Papuans
Human resource development is a key foundation for social transformation in regions experiencing historical inequality, such as Papua. Education is widely recognized as a crucial dimension of human development, determining an individual's ability to expand life choices and improve their social wellbeing (UNDP, 2020). However, national data shows that Papua remains relatively low on the Human Development Index compared to other provinces in Indone…
Imprisoned independence: The oligarchs’ victory in dictating democratic practices in Indonesia
The relationship between oligarchic power and democratic practice has become a central concern in contemporary political scholarship, particularly in countries experiencing democratic backsliding. In Indonesia, concerns have grown regarding the consolidation of elite power and the ways in which democratic institutions and narratives are reshaped within public discourse. While existing studies have examined the political economy of oligarchy and e…
Socioeconomic changes post Indonesia-Papua New Guinea cross-border development
This study aims to examine how the development of the National Border Post (PLBN) Skouw reshapes socioeconomic dynamics in the Papua–Papua New Guinea border region. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach based on in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the research identifies three primary areas of transformation: the intensification of cross-border trade, the emergence of border tourism, and the establishment of c…
Social construction of online sex work: A social welfare analysis of MiChat-mediated sexual labor in Jayapura, Indonesia
This study aims to analyze how online sex work practices through the MiChat application in Jayapura City are socially constructed and related to multidimensional wellbeing. The study employed a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with three informants purposively selected based on varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Data analysis was conducted thematically, drawing on Berger and Luckmann's social construction theory, encompassing the pro…
From customary mapping to spatial planning: Indigenous territorial governance in Keerom Regency, Papua
This study examines how participatory mapping of customary territories addresses epistemological and institutional disconnections between indigenous governance and formal spatial planning in Keerom Regency, Papua. Based on qualitative ethnography involving 21 stakeholders, the findings show that customary boundaries are fluid, socially negotiated, and often excluded from planning instruments such as RTRW and RDTR, leading to spatial ambiguity and…
Enriching Communication Channels and Styles for Public Participation in Environmental Justice
Environmental justice is closely related to corrective justice, procedural justice, and meaningful public participation. Effective communication of research-based evidence is critical but often overlooked in environmental decision-making processes. This article examines how scientific research findings frequently fail to influence policy decisions due to communication barriers between researchers, communities, and decision-makers. We propose that…
Policy options for resolving local revenue leakage through collaborative governance in Keerom Regency, Indonesia
This policy brief examines the leakage of Locally-Owned Revenue (PAD) in Keerom Regency, Papua Indonesia, driven by weak inter-agency coordination, fragmented fiscal oversight, and limited data integration in border areas. Vulnerabilities are identified in the data collection, determination, collection, and reporting stages of PAD, which open up opportunities for leakage. To address these issues, this policy brief discusses and compares two polic…
Empowering indigenous Papuan fishermen based on local potential
The problem of structural poverty on fishermen is is a major concern for the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Republic Indonesia (Gunawan, et al., 2023). However, this problem is often only viewed superficially by policy makers. Revealing the truth is not easy, because cultural barriers hinder the understanding of policy makers and the context that exists in society. Moreover, the ethnic diversity in the archipelago is very high, whi…
Indigenous (7 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Coastal Management and Development (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · Asian Studies and History (3 works) · Biology (3 works) · Corporate governance (3 works) · Fishery (3 works)