FOREWORD TO NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION

We are pleased to present the November 2025 edition of Jurnal Sosioteknologi, a collection reflecting the dynamic intersection of technology, society, and culture in contemporary Indonesia.

This edition encompasses eleven diverse yet interconnected articles addressing critical challenges facing our nation. From urban sustainability and smart city governance to artificial intelligence ethics, our contributors examine how technological advancement shapes—and is shaped by—social, cultural, and environmental contexts. Articles on 15-minute accessibility, e-government integration, and single-use plastic reduction demonstrate technology's practical applications in improving urban life and environmental stewardship. Simultaneously, discussions on AI translation, creative industries perception, and music technoculture reveal the nuanced cultural implications of digital transformation.

Notably, several contributions address artificial intelligence's integration across sectors—from education to labor design—highlighting both opportunities and ethical considerations. The inclusion of emerging technologies like augmented reality and advanced language models reflects our commitment to examining cutting-edge innovations responsibly.

As Indonesia navigates Industry 5.0 and digital transformation, understanding sociotechnology's multifaceted dimensions becomes increasingly vital. These articles contribute to that understanding, bridging academic inquiry with practical relevance.

We thank our authors, reviewers, and readers for advancing this important scholarly conversation.

Editor-in-Chief