Ilomata International Journal of Social Science

The Role and Challenges of Guidance Counselors in Inclusive Education

2025-07-22T02:29:02+00:00

Inclusive education has received much attention globally in relation to ensuring equal opportunities in learning for all students with diverse special needs. This systematic review explores the roles and challenges of counseling teachers in inclusive education through an analysis of 21 research articles. The results show that counseling teachers play an important role in emotional and academic support, development of individualized education plans, collaboration among stakeholders, and crisis management in an inclusive environment. Inadequate training, limited resources, heavy caseloads and systemic barriers hinder their implementation. Bk teachers identified targeted professional development, integration of assistive technology, and improved policies and resources as prerequisites to overcome these challenges. The current study demonstrates the importance of holistic and interdisciplinary methods to empower counseling teachers in building the supportive platforms needed to develop inclusive practices. Its findings add to actionable strategies and policy developments that can be established to improve inclusive education systems worldwide.

Teen Identity and K-Pop Fanaticism: Gender Perspectives and Implications for Guidance Services with A Systematic Literature Review

2025-07-22T02:30:44+00:00

This study focuses on K-Pop fanaticism and its impact on the development of adolescent self-identity, with a particular focus on gender differences. The aim of this study is to examine how adolescents' involvement in K-Pop fandom influences their identity formation and its implications for self-development through personal counseling services. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review of articles in the Scopus database (2015–2024). The results of the study indicate that adolescents' involvement in K-Pop fandom can shape social and personal identities, but also pose risks such as excessive fanaticism and gender role distortion. Gender differences influence how adolescents internalize fandom culture, which directly impacts the dynamics of their self-development. These findings highlight the importance of personal guidance services that are responsive to popular cultural phenomena and sensitive to gender issues in order to support healthy and balanced adolescent identity development.

Reassessing U.S.-Indonesia Development Cooperation: A Constructivist Analysis of the USAID Aid Suspension and Its Geopolitical Implications

2025-09-12T09:38:54+00:00

The suspension of USAID funding to Indonesia in 2025, following a 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid, disrupted key development initiatives and reshaped the diplomatic landscape. This study examines the impact of the aid freeze on U.S.-Indonesia relations, using a constructivist approach to explore how shifting norms, identity changes, and evolving diplomatic narratives influence bilateral engagement. The research focuses on the effects of the aid suspension on critical sectors such as health, education, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability, while also analyzing Indonesia's response to shifting geopolitical alignments. Through document analysis and literature review, the study investigates official reports, policy documents, and academic discourse on U.S. foreign aid and Indonesia’s strategic responses. Findings indicate that the suspension disrupted long-standing programs, particularly in healthcare and governance, leading to financial strain, program terminations, and a decline in trust toward U.S. commitments. Furthermore, Indonesia’s pivot toward alternative partnerships, particularly with China, highlights changing diplomatic dynamics. This study underscores that foreign aid is not just a financial transaction but a tool for norm-building, identity reinforcement, and geopolitical strategy. It emphasizes the importance of consistent aid policies to maintain credibility and trust. As Indonesia recalibrates its foreign policy, this research highlights broader implications for U.S. influence in Southeast Asia and the role of alternative global donors.