All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the ICOBEST 2026 during June 4th, 2026 in Bandung, Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document is a truthful description...

This research will explore the notion of authenticity as a spell, which is one of the communication styles that can help shape Indonesian products from domestic brand to global trust. So, where it used to be important to only the best in the area at one point, today it is true for an invincible customer...

The limitations of civil responsibility for directors of state-owned companies (SOEs), which combine the twin characteristics of commercial organizations and public policy instruments, are determined in large part by the commercial Judgment Rule (BJR). This frequently leads to uncertainty about who is...

The aim of the research is to present a comprehensive illustration of family communication changes in two significant post-divorce periods, namely the single parent adaptation and the stepfamily recomposition. Through the combination of two qualitative studies in West Java (Bandung and Sukabumi), this...

Bardion Action Figure is a local action figure produced in limited quantities by Dolanankeren and is the first physical representation of a local tokusatsu character integrated with a local technology product called Bardi. This study aims to analyze the Bardion action figure specifically from various...

This research explores the impact of false information regarding herbal cigarettes on TikTok concerning the health risk perception of Generation Z in Indonesia. Misleading information about product safety conveyed by means of short video clips can lead to distortions of subjective risk perceptions of...

This study aims to analyze the role of the Bandung City Government through the Social Service Office in dealing with homelessness and beggars as part of efforts to improve social welfare. The method used is qualitative descriptive by utilizing secondary data and relevant literature reviews. The results...

The paper seeks to explore the issue of intergenerational communication insecurity in a hybrid higher education environment, which dissolves the boundaries between real and virtual spaces. The goal of this paper is to reveal the mechanisms of ethnic identity negotiation to mitigate intergenerational...

The research will investigate what reasons were behind US decision on conducting an intervention operation against Nicolas Maduro in 2026, with a focus on the political situation in Florida, as well as the connection between drugs and terrorism in terms of the narrative. As opposed to conducting field...

The fashion sector is a major contributor to textile waste worldwide. The volume of waste generated by this industry increases each year and, if not managed optimally, poses a risk of future environmental pollution. One solution that could help overcome this problem is to apply a fashion industry waste...

Marketing communication strategies in rejuvenating the sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Unikom canteen becomes the focus of this research. Using a qualitative perspective, this study explains further about the planning and organizing of visual and verbal messages as a tool...

The development of the internet and social media has significantly reshaped the political dynamics of Central Asia, particularly in fostering youth engagement in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan two countries with distinct approaches to digital control, Kazakhstan employs centralized and strict surveillance,...

In visual communication design education, students’ creative processes generally focus on digital media-based outputs, while material-based creative experiences and tactile activities that enhance motor and sensory abilities are still relatively limited. Manual printmaking practices such as linocut present...

This paper seeks to explore the issues surrounding the process of governance in Indonesia in the era of post-reform through the discussion on democratization, institutional development, and good governance challenges. From 1998 onwards, the reform period in Indonesia saw several important political and...

The landscape of cybercrime in the digital age has significantly changed due to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). Novel criminal paradigms, including automated hacks, deepfake-based deceptions, algorithmic manipulations, and extensive data exploitation, have emerged as a result of...

Although digital tools are extensively utilized in Japanese language classes, little attention has been paid to understanding how they can be effectively integrated into instruction by teachers. To address this research gap, a literature analysis of 93 articles published from 2015 to 2025 in Scopus,...

This study aims to implement the “squash and stretch” principle in The Jurigs animation, a fundamental Disney principle essential for creating natural and fluid movement. Using a qualitative approach, this research conducts a comparative study between episodes one and four. Data were collected through...

Tintin is a fictional character created by Hergé, a Belgian comic artist who was inspired by a Belgian scout. Tintin’s career as a journalist leads him into adventures across the world. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method focusing on the comic Tintin in Tibet. The analyzed data consist of...

Multinational Corporations (MNCs) often escape responsibility for human rights violations due to legal imbalances because them being backed by a strong international investment protection, in contrary to human rights enforcement that is too lenient to the point of viewed merely as advisory. Based on...

The research investigates why Indonesian people developed divided opinions about the electric motorcycle subsidy program during the 2026 global energy crisis. The public’s partial understanding of energy transition needs assessment brings danger that could lead to incorrect government energy transition...

This study examines two science fiction movies, Don’t Look Up and The Great Flood, to criticize the inability of power and technological innovation to promote inclusive growth during existential ecological crises. The method used is qualitative and interpretive research. By combining biopolitics (Foucault),...