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By analyzing key cases such as the legal persecution of journalist Maria Ressa and Rappler, the study reveals the mechanisms through which press freedom is undermined in digital spaces. The research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, engaging with policy documents, human rights reports, and digital media analytics to assess how digital tools are repurposed for authoritarian consolidation. Findings indicate that the government’s use of cybersecurity laws, troll networks, and selective enforcement contributes to a chilling effect on independent journalism. This phenomenon signals a shift from traditional censorship to hybrid, algorithm-driven repression. The study contributes to the broader discourse on media freedom, digital rights, and democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia. It underscores the need for regional policy coordination, digital literacy, and institutional resilience to counter authoritarian innovation in cyberspace. Future research may expand this inquiry by examining comparative cases in neighboring ASEAN states.</p> Lucas Hallberg Fernández Lucinao Scoccola Feresin Gabriela Arrachea Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 8 1 1 10 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.544 https://lamintang.org/journal/index.php/ij-humass/article/view/705 <p>Japan’s rapid digital transformation has given rise to an expanding platform-based labor force in major urban centers such as Tokyo and Osaka. This study investigates how regulatory frameworks in Japan are responding to the rise of platform labor, focusing on the legal ambiguity, social protection gaps, and labor rights associated with gig economy work. While digital platforms promote flexibility and convenience, they also raise concerns over worker precarity, income instability, and exclusion from formal social safety nets. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology, this research analyzes recent legislative developments, policy debates, and case studies from delivery app workers, freelance digital content creators, and ride-hailing drivers. Findings suggest that while Japan has introduced partial regulatory measures, the country lacks a comprehensive legal framework to address the status of gig workers. The study contributes to ongoing debates on labor rights in the digital age and proposes future pathways for balancing innovation with inclusive labor protection.</p> Junki Utsumi Katsuro Mizusawa Yousuke Tachibana Ippei Ogata Hiroyuki Tetsuya Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 8 1 11 20 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.705 https://lamintang.org/journal/index.php/ij-humass/article/view/779 <p>This study examines the mechanisms through which the Lao People’s Democratic Republic restricts freedom of expression and evaluates the effectiveness of international responses to such violations. Despite constitutional guarantees, the Lao government utilizes a range of legal and institutional tools including vague penal codes, media censorship, and digital surveillance, to silence dissent and suppress public discourse. The enforced disappearance of Sombath Somphone serves as a symbolic case of state repression and illustrates the broader chilling effect on civil society. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study analyzes secondary sources such as human rights reports, international legal instruments, and press freedom indexes. Content analysis was employed to synthesize findings into four key thematic areas: legal-media control, digital repression, enforced disappearance, and international inaction. Data from Freedom House and Reporters Without Borders provided quantitative indicators to support the qualitative insights. The results indicate that repression in Laos is structurally embedded and politically intentional, while international responses remain largely rhetorical and ineffective. The study highlights the limits of ASEAN’s human rights architecture and the enabling role of strategic alliances, particularly with China. Future research should explore regional patterns of digital authoritarianism and the role of transnational civil society in confronting impunity.</p> Nguyen Tran Ngoc Soutchai Vongphachanh Dai Ha-Duong Somphouthone Ratsavong Douangboubpha Daosavanh Soulivanh Sanamxay Latsanyphone Ratsavong Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 8 1 21 30 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.779 https://lamintang.org/journal/index.php/ij-humass/article/view/835 <p>In the research, the focus is on organizations that have transitioned towards digitization across Indonesia. Managing organizational resources is key to understanding the shift from bureaucracy to digital, with the leader's role crucial in optimizing organizational effectiveness. Human resource development emphasizes viewing individuals as assets. This study involves all employees of Public Body X as samples, using a purposive sampling approach. In the context of Indonesia's government digitization policy, institutions already have digital platforms to enhance transparency. The article highlights challenges such as resistance to change, especially within robust bureaucratic structures, underscoring the importance of leaders being flexible and responsive to change demands. Looking ahead, the article emphasizes the significance of leaders with a growth mindset to comprehend and develop their potential in the digital era. Transformation towards a more agile digital system requires innovative strategies and the willingness of organizational members to undergo comprehensive change. In conclusion, leaders understanding digital dynamics can drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency while addressing challenges in the digital era.</p> Nazmah Achmad Yani Dian Purnama Sari Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 8 1 31 36 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.835 https://lamintang.org/journal/index.php/ij-humass/article/view/856 <p>This study adopts CiteSpace software to conduct a visualization analysis of artificial intelligence-enabled (AI-enabled) ideological and political educational literature obtained from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database from 2018 to 2024. The results showed that the number of journal articles regarding AI-enabled ideological and political education exhibits a consistent upward trend. The main authors have not yet formed a scale effect and the degree of collaboration among them was limited. In addition, the research hotspots primarily focused on artificial intelligence-related technologies to improve ideological and political education scenarios and the reform paths of high-educational courses. The findings of this study suggest that future research should consider incorporating interdisciplinary collaboration, technological integration and innovation, and the construction of the curriculum system that contributes to AI-enabled ideological and political education.</p> Qi Zhang Yue Gong Lei Wang Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Humanities, Management and Social Science (IJ-HuMaSS) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-06-28 2025-06-28 8 1 37 48 10.36079/lamintang.ij-humass-0801.856