Objective: The purpose of this study is to understand community participation in the preservation activities of historical heritage. This research was conducted on the community of Garut district in West Java, Indonesia, focusing on the handling of local cultural products from the past that have become tourist attractions. Theoretical Framework: In this research, the theory of participation from Sherry R Arnstein is used, which divides into eight sub-levels and three main levels: low or non-participation level, moderate or tokenism level, and high participation or citizen power level. Research Method: The method used in this study is a case study that examines cultural heritage in the form of objects, locations, manuscripts, and texts with historical significance. Our investigation includes the Holy Tomb of Godog, Holy Tomb of Sunan Cipancar, Sacred Tomb of Raden Papak, and Prehistoric Site of Pasir Lulumpang. Research Findings: Community involvement in the preservation of ancient manuscripts is only carried out by the owners of the manuscripts. The general public is unable to participate due to difficult access, as the manuscript owners are not open to the wider community. Additionally, there is a role for families in preserving ancestral heritage, which includes annual routine activities and forming associations with descendants of the family tomb. Conclusion: Community participation in the preservation activities of historical heritage seems to be low. This is evident from the many historical heritages still kept within the community and not yet reported to the government or other relevant parties for the preservation of these historical values.

Media sosial menjadi salah satu sumber informasi yang paling digandrungi masyarakat. Berbagai kalangan usia menggunakan media sosial dengan alasan informasi yang disajikan menarik, mudah dijangkau dan sederhana. Anak-anak sebagai pengguna informasi yang berusia sangat muda turut menggunakan media sosial sebagai sumber informasi mereka. Tulisan ini mencoba membahas bagaimana proses literasi informasi yang dilakukan anak-anak menggunakan media sosial. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode penelitian kualitatif dan kepustakaan. Informan pada penelitian ini adalah siswa Sekolah Dasar dan guru Sekolah Dasar. Informasi dari siswa Sekolah Dasar merupakan informasi yang berasal dari sudut pandang pelaku literasi pada pembahasan ini. Dari hasil penelitian ini diketahui bahwa anak-anak melakukan proses literasi informasi secara sederhana. di setiap komponen literasi seperti akses, evaluasi, dan penggunaan, anak-anak melakukannya secara sederhana sesuai dengan kemampuan dan didasari oleh ketertarikan mereka. Hal ini dikarenakan anak-anak memiliki kriteria sumber informasi yang sederhana (simple), mudah dan menarik. Anak-anak pun lebih memahami informasi yang diberikan secara berulang. Informasi yang ada di media sosial sangat cocok dengan kriteria-kriteria tersebut.

Although radio has traditionally been recognized as a medium dependent on listener engagement, social media platforms such as Twitter have introduced new forms of interactivity due to their real-time and networked characteristics, facilitating the emergence of novel engagement types. Employing a case study approach, this research delves into the various forms of engagement on @PRFMnews, the official Twitter handle of PRFM Radio in Indonesia. Data was collected through observation of posts and interactions on the @PRFMnews account and through comprehensive interviews with the chief editor and two online editors of the station. Document studies were also conducted throughout October 2021 to gather research data. The study yielded several findings. Firstly, Twitter has been identified not only as a source of news but also as a platform that augments listener engagement in citizen journalism. Secondly, user-to-user interactivity was evident in the manner in which users tweeted and responded to posts from both their peers and account administrators. Thirdly, user-to-system interactivity was characterized by how individuals engaged with the social networking platform itself, particularly in actions like clicking URLs and viewing media containing hyperlinks. Lastly, user-to-document interactivity was observed in the way users retweeted and liked posts on the @PRFMnews account. These findings demonstrate that the dynamics between radio stations and their listeners have evolved in conjunction with the popularity of Twitter.

Penelitian ini membahas mengenai penyebaran informasi di masa pandemic yang dilakukan oleh Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika dengan pemanfaatan media komunikasi digital seperti, instagram, facebook, twitter, youtube dan virtual tour. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan komunikasi digital di Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika serta untuk mengetahui penyebaran informasi dengan penggunaan wisata virtual tour di masa pandemic. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika telah memanfaatkan media komunikasi digital sebagai penyebaran informasi terutama di masa pandemic Covid-19, hal itu dapat dilihat konsistennya konten-konten yang diunggah pada platfrom media komunikasi digital Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika. Konten-konten yang diunggah pada platform media komunikasi digital memiliki kesamaan yang signifikan agar tidak terjadinya ketimpangan penyebaran informasi antara platform yang satu dengan yang lainnya. Proses penyebaran informasi pada Museum konferensi Asia Afrika melalui 3 tahapan yaitu pengumpulan informasi, pengolahan data, dan publikasi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah transformasi digital dalam penyebaran informasi kepada penggunanya menjadi solusi terbaik dengan kondisi seperti ini. Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika sangat mengedepankan pengembangan media komunikasi digitalnya seperti Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube dan Virtual tour. Hingga saat ini Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika terus membuat inovasi baru dan berkembang dalam media komunikasi digitalnya. Pemanfaatan media komunikasi virtual tour menjadi solusi bagi pengguna untuk memenuhi kebutuhan informasinya mengenai museum KAA. Untuk penelitian selanjutnya, diharapkan untuk melakukan penelitian lebih mendalam mengenai teknologi informasi virtual tour Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika sehingga dapat mengetahui mengenai sistem kerja dibalik bekerjanya website virtual tour Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika.

Introduction: This study aims to develop and test a metadata-driven, AI-assisted framework for documenting the visual, oral, and symbolic elements of ikat weaving in East Sumba. It seeks to explore how artificial intelligence can transform traditional knowledge into machine-readable cultural data structures while maintaining epistemological integrity and community participation.Methods: This research employed a hybrid qualitative-technical methodology. Ethnographic fieldwork was conducted with ikat artisans in East Sumba to gather narrative and visual data, including interviews, ritual transcripts, and photographs of woven fabrics. These data were analyzed using a combination of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision algorithms. NLP was used to extract recurring linguistic patterns and cosmological themes, while computer vision categorized visual motifs by type, symmetry, and symbolic meaning. Results:The AI-driven approach effectively captured the symbolic and narrative complexity of the ikat tradition. Computer vision techniques successfully identified and classified motif types and regional styles, linking them to spiritual meanings conveyed by the artisans. NLP analysis of transcribed interviews revealed consistent narrative patterns related to ancestral cosmology, customary law, and motif symbolism. Conclusion: This research demonstrates the viability of combining AI technologies with ethnographic fieldwork to create a robust, ethical, and culturally sensitive system for documenting living traditions. By translating the complexity of ikat knowledge into semantic data patterns, the study provides a model for intelligent cultural heritage documentation. The key contribution lies in bridging indigenous epistemologies with digital infrastructures, enabling scalable cultural preservation without compromising authenticity.