All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 5th Open Society Conference 2023 during 13 September 2023 in South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia. These articles have been peer reviewed by reviewers, the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

Cloud computing has gained importance in Bahrain with the introduction of government “Cloud First” policy. This study investigates factors that affect Cloud computing technology adoption in oil and gas industry in Bahrain. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is used with Theory of Reason Action (TRA)....

Technology has “two sides of a same coin”. Technology and digitalization transformation are inevitable in the 21st century because it has been in every aspect of life, where 21st century is called a time period known as VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), due to its robust, and...

As an emerging business model, the sharing economy (SE) or collaborative consumption is subject to volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA)—including during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet amidst the global pandemic, an increasing number of studies on SE were conducted. This literature...

Residents of rural communities, most of whom work as farmers, have a low level of socio- economic welfare. Various regional policies, including those in Karawang Regency and Bogor Regency have been issued, including regarding Village-Owned Business Enterprises (BUM Desa) in the form of regional regulations...

Promoting the use of digital payment and ensuring financial inclusion is crucial in an era where digital transformation and changing behavior change at an unpredicted pace. One of the approaches done by the Indonesian Government Association to streamline digital transactions and enhance financial inclusion...

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has announced the intention to launch the digital yuan, officially called the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP), for the public use. The inception of the DCEP raises some important questions. How would the DCEP impact China’s existing economic model? How would...

The diversity of culture, customs and natural beauty that belongs to Samosir Regency has made this area known as a superior tourist area from North Sumatra Province. These advantages have become a great opportunity for Samosir Regency to be able to develop and advance in the tourism sector in the era...

The Open University Malaysia Digital Library promotes digital information literacy skills among its learners by organizing frequent workshops. The aim of the workshop is to improve learners’ digital information literacy skills. This paper presents the findings from the investigation on the impact of...

This study aims to explore the shape of inclusive digital transformation policies within the governance of the Indonesian government during the pre-pandemic and post-pandemic periods of Covid-19. The study employs a qualitative-exploratory method through a survey mapping policy from the perspective of...

As the world grapples with the pervasive effects of VUCA across various facets of life, including shifting job requirements, the question arises: To what extent can current education adequately equip learners to thrive in a VUCA world? Hence, this paper conducts a comprehensive assessment of learners’...

Tourist destination managers must be prepared to face changes in tourist behavior caused by the rapid development of information technology in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. This study uses a quantitative approach that aims to investigate the relationship between tourist attractions, tourist facilities,...

This research was conducted to analyze the development of coastal marine tourism in the era of VUCA from a blue economy perspective: the Ambon case. The approach in this research is qualitative. Meanwhile, the data collection in this study includes: FGD, interviews, and documentation. The results of...

This paper investigates the factors affecting customer loyalty of Malaysia’s automotive lubricant product’s e-commerce platform within the context of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) elements in the market, including the impact of COVID-19 and internet penetrations on customer...

This study’s objective was to examine international research trends in communication and new media research that were reported in journals that were indexed by Scopus from 2018 to 2022 and were written by academics from all around the world. We examined publications in the Scopus database using bibliometric...

This paper delves into the manifestation of digital capitalism through the lens of Gojek, a prominent exponent of this paradigm. Gojek serves as a notable exemplar of digital capitalism, emblematic of the platform-based sharing economy model. Initially confined to ride-hailing services, Gojek evolution...

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are among the more diverse groups of business actors operating online. NAH Project is one of the SMEs that use digital business as their model. The brand began to gain popularity among consumers across the country, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo, thanks...

This article will reveal the level of economic literacy, academic achievement, and consumption patterns of students focused on economics in the province of Jambi in Indonesia. This quantitative research was put to the test with the use of regression analysis. The Department of Economic Education in Jambi...

Translation and technology have been evolving in parallel in the past few decades, and the pace of change has accelerated in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) era. This paper explores the latest trends, research, and innovation in translation and technology in the VUCA era. It covers...