Alwi Dahlan Ritonga
Biographic Data
| ID | 6885460 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alwi Dahlan Ritonga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alwi Dahlan |
| FAMILY NAME | Ritonga |
| SIGNATURE | RITONGA A D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitas Sumatera Utara |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9942-7642 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Building tolerant cities
The impact of sustainable indigenous tourism on indigenous rights and community well-being moderated by empowering communities in Lake Toba, Indonesia
This study examines the complex relationships between sustainable indigenous tourism, indigenous rights, and community well-being among the Batak indigenous community in Lake Toba, Indonesia, with community empowerment as a moderating variable
Revolutionizing political participation
Introduction This study investigates social media–based political participation among Generation Z in North Sumatra, a multicultural region representing Indonesia’s sociocultural diversity. The research integrates a modified UTAUT model with connective action theory to explain how technological factors shape political engagement in digital environments. Methods Data were collected from 500 university students and analyzed using Structural Equatio…
Indigenous Theologies in Indonesia
This article provides a thorough examination of indigenous theology in Indonesia by focusing on the following six belief systems: Kejawen, Sunda Wiwitan, Kaharingan, Marapu, Ada’ Mappurondo, and Parmalim. The study considers their concepts of god, the cosmos, rituals, ethics, and the interplay of their religion with hegemonic faiths and state politics. Guided by a postcolonial lens and indigenous theory, this article illustrates the complexity of…
Diversity, Local Wisdom, and Unique Characteristics of Millennials as Capital for Innovative Learning Models
This study examines the intersection of identity politics, local wisdom, and millennial engagement in fostering social cohesion in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Against the backdrop of ethnic and religious diversity, identity politics has often served as a tool for polarization, particularly during elections, targeting vulnerable millennial demographics. Utilizing a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, this study…
Populist student organizations in Indonesia
Experts argue that Indonesia is being affected by a wave of populism, with the most prominent form being right-wing populism pushed by Islamic groups. However, despite the research on populism in Indonesia, the issue of populism and students has not been fully explored by scholars. Students have been impactful in several phases of change in Indonesia’s political history. This article argues that populist movements—specifically Islamic populism—ex…
Political and Legal Improvisation on the Issue of Religious Politicization
Religious harmony in Indonesia still necessitates special attention since a balance must be established among the country's six religions. From a political and legal standpoint, examining the Religious Harmony Forum's performance in sustaining religious harmony in Indonesia is vital. This study employed the normative juridical research approach. The statutory technique was adopted, and the library research method was the search system. According …
Localizing National Issue as a Campaign Strategy in West Java Governor Election 2018
West Java becomes one of central attention in the governor election in 2018. This article attempts to depict how the strategy of the governor candidate pair Sudrajat-Akhmad Syaikhu (henceforth ASYIK) in gaining the votes in the local leader election. This study used a documentation method with a type of descriptive analysis. The data were taken from online media including Liputan6.com, Detik.com, Pikiran-Rakyat.com, and Republika.com. It was foun…
Diversity, Local Wisdom, and Unique Characteristics of Millennials as Capital for Innovative Learning Models
This study examines the intersection of identity politics, local wisdom, and millennial engagement in fostering social cohesion in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Against the backdrop of ethnic and religious diversity, identity politics has often served as a tool for polarization, particularly during elections, targeting vulnerable millennial demographics. Utilizing a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, this study…
Political and Legal Improvisation on the Issue of Religious Politicization
Religious harmony in Indonesia still necessitates special attention since a balance must be established among the country's six religions. From a political and legal standpoint, examining the Religious Harmony Forum's performance in sustaining religious harmony in Indonesia is vital. This study employed the normative juridical research approach. The statutory technique was adopted, and the library research method was the search system. According …
Localizing National Issue as a Campaign Strategy in West Java Governor Election 2018
West Java becomes one of central attention in the governor election in 2018. This article attempts to depict how the strategy of the governor candidate pair Sudrajat-Akhmad Syaikhu (henceforth ASYIK) in gaining the votes in the local leader election. This study used a documentation method with a type of descriptive analysis. The data were taken from online media including Liputan6.com, Detik.com, Pikiran-Rakyat.com, and Republika.com. It was foun…
Populist student organizations in Indonesia
Experts argue that Indonesia is being affected by a wave of populism, with the most prominent form being right-wing populism pushed by Islamic groups. However, despite the research on populism in Indonesia, the issue of populism and students has not been fully explored by scholars. Students have been impactful in several phases of change in Indonesia’s political history. This article argues that populist movements—specifically Islamic populism—ex…
Political and Legal Improvisation on the Issue of Religious Politicization
Religious harmony in Indonesia still necessitates special attention since a balance must be established among the country's six religions. From a political and legal standpoint, examining the Religious Harmony Forum's performance in sustaining religious harmony in Indonesia is vital. This study employed the normative juridical research approach. The statutory technique was adopted, and the library research method was the search system. According …
Diversity, Local Wisdom, and Unique Characteristics of Millennials as Capital for Innovative Learning Models
This study examines the intersection of identity politics, local wisdom, and millennial engagement in fostering social cohesion in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Against the backdrop of ethnic and religious diversity, identity politics has often served as a tool for polarization, particularly during elections, targeting vulnerable millennial demographics. Utilizing a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, this study…
Revolutionizing political participation
Introduction This study investigates social media–based political participation among Generation Z in North Sumatra, a multicultural region representing Indonesia’s sociocultural diversity. The research integrates a modified UTAUT model with connective action theory to explain how technological factors shape political engagement in digital environments. Methods Data were collected from 500 university students and analyzed using Structural Equatio…
Indigenous Theologies in Indonesia
This article provides a thorough examination of indigenous theology in Indonesia by focusing on the following six belief systems: Kejawen, Sunda Wiwitan, Kaharingan, Marapu, Ada’ Mappurondo, and Parmalim. The study considers their concepts of god, the cosmos, rituals, ethics, and the interplay of their religion with hegemonic faiths and state politics. Guided by a postcolonial lens and indigenous theory, this article illustrates the complexity of…
Building tolerant cities
The impact of sustainable indigenous tourism on indigenous rights and community well-being moderated by empowering communities in Lake Toba, Indonesia
This study examines the complex relationships between sustainable indigenous tourism, indigenous rights, and community well-being among the Batak indigenous community in Lake Toba, Indonesia, with community empowerment as a moderating variable
Asian Studies and History (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · Islamic Studies and Radicalism (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Harmony (color (2 works) · Identity (music (2 works) · Indigenous (2 works) · Islam (2 works)