Sociale, Volume 1, Number 1 (2025) is the inaugural issue featuring seven peer-reviewed scholarly articles that examine contemporary social, political, communication, governance, and sustainable development issues from local, national, and global perspectives. All articles in this issue are authored by scholars from one country, Indonesia, representing several regions, including DKI Jakarta, West Java (Bekasi), and Central Kalimantan (Pulang Pisau and Gunung Mas), as well as other parts of Indonesia. The contributors are affiliated with multiple higher education institutions and academic organizations in Indonesia, reflecting the diversity of scholarly viewpoints in social science research.

The articles published in this issue are as follows:

1. The Effect of Using Visual Identity on Instagram Content @Mrtjkt on Fulfilling the Information Needs of MRT Jakarta Users
   Nadinda Alisya Hapsari Sholeha
   This article analyzes how visual identity in social media content supports information needs among urban public transportation users.

2. The Conflict Food Estate Program: Case Study of Pilang Village in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan Province
   Krismes Santo Haloho
   This case study explores social conflict and development policy implementation within the food estate program in Central Kalimantan.

3. Analysis of the Non-Discriminatory Principle in the Protection of Human Rights against Refugees in Global Conflict Areas
   Muh. Syah Quddus Quddus, Arika Dwi Astuti, and Masrifah Nufitasari
   This article examines the application of non-discrimination principles in protecting the human rights of refugees in conflict-affected regions.

4. Unpacking Desecuritization: Analyzing the Praxis of Hansenian Desecuritization Theory through the Transformation of United States Cannabis Policy
   Nurridho Aryawan
   This study applies desecuritization theory to analyze policy transformation in the context of cannabis regulation in the United States.

5. Sustainable Livelihood Alternatives for Former Illegal Gold Miners in Gunung Mas Regency
   Desie Andreastuti
   This article discusses sustainable livelihood strategies for communities transitioning away from illegal gold mining activities.

6. The Administrative Responsibility of Local Government in Waste Management Oversight: A Case Study of Waste Accumulation in Bintara, Bekasi
   Devina Marsela Limbong, Zahro Nurul Nabilah, Tiansi Crysti Sihotang, and Dear Ayu Putri Selomita
   This study evaluates local government accountability in waste management and environmental governance.

7. Constructing Hashtags into Weapons: Iran and Israel in the Arena of Cyber Diplomacy
   Ligar Yogaswara
   This article investigates the role of digital communication and cyber diplomacy in shaping contemporary geopolitical conflicts.

Overall, the articles in this inaugural issue highlight the interdisciplinary nature of Sociale, offering critical insights into social transformation, governance, international relations, communication, and sustainable development in an increasingly interconnected world.