Publications
Application of Singular Value Decomposition for Image Compression of Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis in Digital Learning in Vocational Education
Research demonstrates that Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is an effective method for compressing high-resolution images of the Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis without significantly degrading visual quality. The study found that most critical visual information can be retained using only a small number of dominant singular values, allowing for substantial file size reduction while preserving key details like object contours and structural characteristics. This enables efficient storage and transmission in digital learning systems, supporting vocational education with high-quality yet compact visual media. The approach balances compression ratio with image fidelity, as measured by Mean Squared Error (MSE), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index (SSIM), and Compression Ratio (CR). These findings validate SVD as a robust tool for developing contextually relevant digital learning resources.
Managing Viewpoints Priority for Heritage Sites' Visual Integrity: A Case Study of the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta
A study on the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta (CAY) reveals that visual integrity, crucial for Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), is not solely dependent on geometric alignment but also on visual clarity and legibility. The research identifies 32 priority viewpoints from an initial 42 GIS-mapped points, proposing a three-tier classification system to guide heritage management amid urban development pressures. This approach combines spatial analysis, field observations, and expert validation, addressing the lack of standardized technical parameters for viewpoint prioritization in World Heritage Sites.
Territorial claims and the privatization of public spaces in the Tugu Yogyakarta heritage area
Research on the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta reveals that public spaces within heritage areas, such as Margo Utomo Street near Tugu Yogyakarta, are increasingly privatized by food vendors and customers through territorial claims. These claims, marked by both physical and non-physical elements, create a social gap between paid and unpaid spaces, altering spatial patterns and the symbolic meaning of the site. The study identifies two typologies of privatization: one driven by vendors personalizing their workspaces and another by customers marking their movement areas. This shift poses challenges to the site's sustainability and philosophical significance, highlighting the need for inclusive urban planning to preserve cultural and spatial integrity. The research applied a qualitative case study approach using Altman’s concept of public territory to analyze these dynamics.
Transformation of Management of the Cultural Landscape of the Yogyakarta Special Region
A study reveals that the management of Yogyakarta's cultural landscape, following UNESCO's 2023 inscription of the Cosmological Axis of Philosophy, risks disrupting historical continuity due to a focus on physical restoration rather than community engagement. Despite adopting Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) principles, current practices fail to reflect its core tenets. The research, employing case studies and literature reviews, demonstrates that Yogyakarta's cultural landscape has evolved through spatial and political processes, driven by the Yogyakarta Specialty Law. It suggests that integrating HUL's six-phase identification with the Yogyakarta Strategic Regional Development instrument could bridge power structures and communities, but requires a new ad-hoc institution to ensure effective implementation.
A Study of Preservation Design of Yogyakarta Philosophical Axis in Maintaining Tradition in Modern Era
A new study reveals that the preservation of Yogyakarta's Philosophical Axis, a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage site representing the balance between humans, nature, and God, can successfully integrate tradition with modernity. This approach strengthens local identity amid globalization threats while maintaining its relevance as a center of Javanese culture. The research employed a qualitative method to analyze how conservation efforts can bridge traditional values—embodied in Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwano I's cosmological design—and contemporary demands without compromising historical integrity.
Cultural Literacy for Preserving the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia
Integrating cultural literacy into heritage governance can effectively preserve the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2023. This approach mitigates policy resistance, enhances local stewardship, and transforms static monuments into dynamic cultural identities. The study found that while initial top-down strategies successfully introduced the site's Javanese philosophical values, they failed to sustain long-term community engagement, often causing urban governance tensions. Dialogical forums like Rembukan and Jagongan Kampung foster trust and consensus, strengthening community ownership. Social media also plays a crucial role by translating cosmological concepts into accessible narratives, engaging younger generations and reinforcing collective pride. The research employed a qualitative case study design, combining semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, field observations, and document analysis, including digital content from the official Instagram account @sumbufilosofi.
Daily needs stores in the collective memory and living heritage of Malioboro, Yogyakarta city, Indonesia
Retail stores selling daily necessities, which operated in Malioboro, Yogyakarta between 1950 and 2010, constitute a significant part of the area's collective memory and contribute to its multicultural folk heritage. This finding highlights the importance of preserving intangible cultural elements alongside tangible ones in this UNESCO-recognized cosmological axis. The study employed qualitative methods including observation, semi-structured interviews, and cognitive mapping with 27 informants from nine subdistricts around Malioboro. It reveals how elderly residents' narratives shape Malioboro's living heritage, emphasizing the need for a commodity-based spatial configuration that balances daily needs and tourism-related products to support both heritage preservation and commercial sustainability.
From Axis to Artifact: Materializing Yogyakarta’s Cultural Philosophy in Souvenirs
Souvenirs from UNESCO World Heritage Sites can effectively transmit cultural values and local identity when designed with modular, miniature-based approaches that incorporate educational elements. This study demonstrates how such designs, enhanced by technologies like QR codes, can accurately represent the Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis's cultural philosophy while addressing challenges posed by mass-produced souvenirs lacking depth. Through field observations, interviews with artisans and experts, and document analysis, researchers identified modular design as a flexible tool for preserving cultural narratives and preventing misrepresentation. The findings underscore the potential of narrative-based souvenirs to serve as both educational tools and agents of sustainable destination branding.
Local Government Social Media Strategy for Public Awareness and Heritage Preservation
A local government's social media strategy for the UNESCO-listed Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta demonstrates effective public engagement in heritage preservation. By leveraging Instagram, the approach combines visually engaging narratives, infographics, and live event coverage to segment content for residents, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts. This method bridges traditional Javanese cosmological values with modern digital communication techniques, providing a replicable model for preserving heritage sites in the digital age. The study employed qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews, observations, and focus group discussions, to analyze the strategy's impact on awareness and preservation efforts.
Makna Sumbu Imajiner Yogyakarta Dalam Perspektif Architecture Landscape
Yogyakarta's Imaginary Axis, linking Mount Merapi, the Yogyakarta Palace, and the Southern Sea, embodies Javanese cosmological harmony, integrating humans, nature, and spirituality. This study reveals its profound significance in shaping urban space through landscape architecture, demonstrating visual, ecological, and philosophical connectivity that defines Yogyakarta's cultural identity. The research employs literature review, spatial analysis, and qualitative approaches to explore the axis's role in sustainable urban development, highlighting its potential as a model for future architectural and landscape design.
Sustainable mobility as a climate adaptation response in protected world heritage areas using Perception of Outstanding Universal Value: The Case of Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta Indonesia
Sustainable mobility solutions, such as low-emission public transportation and expanded pedestrian infrastructure, can effectively mitigate traffic-related emissions while preserving the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A study on the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta, designated in 2023, demonstrates that targeted interventions—such as low-emission zones and improved transit networks—can address congestion hotspots without compromising cultural or ecological integrity. Researchers used geospatial analysis, emission modeling, and stakeholder surveys to identify critical traffic patterns and air quality risks, revealing that while most areas remain stable, high-congestion zones require urgent action. These findings provide actionable strategies for urban planners and policymakers to balance climate adaptation with heritage preservation in rapidly urbanizing protected areas.
The role of paradiplomacy for cultural heritage preservation: The cosmological axis of yogyakarta
Subnational paradiplomacy can effectively secure global recognition for cultural heritage while maintaining local sovereignty, as demonstrated by the successful UNESCO inscription of Yogyakarta's Cosmological Axis. This study reveals how the Yogyakarta provincial government and cultural institutions leveraged international networks, legal frameworks, and strategic negotiations to translate Javanese cosmology into a globally legible heritage framework—despite lacking formal diplomatic authority. Using qualitative methods such as field observations and in-depth interviews, researchers analyzed how these subnational actors aligned local planning with UNESCO criteria, introducing multi-layered governance dynamics. The findings highlight the agency and constraints of paradiplomacy, including its mixed impacts on governance structures, spatial planning, and community benefits, advancing debates on cultural heritage preservation in the Global South.
Traditionalising of Yogyakarta’s urban landscape: The return of the cosmological axis
Yogyakarta's Sultanate has significantly strengthened its influence over the city's spatial planning and conservation efforts through the Yogyakarta Special Region Law of 2012. This law grants the Sultanate exceptional powers, which, combined with charismatic authority and budgetary reforms, have enhanced the recognition of Yogyakarta’s royal palace and cosmological axis as a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate. The study highlights two key cases where royal influence shaped spatial planning norms: regulating building heights within the walled palace area and relocating semi-formal street traders along the axis to meet UNESCO criteria. These actions demonstrate an aesthetic governance logic that expands the Sultanate's authority by traditionalizing the urban landscape, blending legal reforms with cultural preservation.
Destination Branding and Government Role: A Case Study of the UNESCO Heritage Site “The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta”
A recent study highlights the critical role of destination branding and government intervention in preserving cultural heritage at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, exemplified by The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta. Declared a World Heritage Site in 2023, this site presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable tourism and heritage preservation. Research findings indicate that local government strategies, particularly those led by the Department of Culture, significantly enhance public understanding and support for cultural conservation efforts. However, persistent challenges include low public awareness, sustainable tourism practices, disaster preparedness, and socio-cultural impacts on surrounding communities. The study employs qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, observations, and Focus Group Discussions with key stakeholders to derive these insights.
Government and Community Strategies in Maintaining the Existence of Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis as a World Cultural Heritage
Yogyakarta's Cosmological Axis, recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, faces challenges in preservation due to urban development and cultural shifts. This study identifies effective strategies employed by the government and local communities to safeguard its historical integrity. Through qualitative analysis, including interviews with stakeholders and archival research, the paper highlights collaborative efforts such as policy enforcement, community engagement, and educational initiatives that have successfully mitigated threats to the site's authenticity and continuity. These findings underscore the importance of integrated governance models in preserving cultural heritage amid rapid modernization.
The morphology of urban tourism space (case: Malioboro Main Street as cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta city, Indonesia)
Malioboro Main Street, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, exhibits distinct urban tourism space morphology characterized by centered, linear, and scattered patterns. These patterns define zones for shopping, cultural experiences, and cuisine, influencing the type of tourism offered—cultural, shopping, or culinary. The study employed qualitative grounded theory, typo-morphological analysis, and place-centered mapping to reveal how specific elements like attractions and amenities shape these zones. This research provides a foundation for policy formulation aimed at regulating and organizing urban tourism development in the area, addressing the need for a well-conceived landscape concept.
Analisis Yang Sakral Sumbu Filosofis Yogyakarta Dalam Pemikiran Mircea Eliade
Yogyakarta's urban landscape embodies the Philosophical Axis, a complex spatial structure reflecting Javanese cosmological and philosophical values. This study reveals that the city's design integrates sacred heritage objects along a connected road, symbolizing life's journey and embodying Mircea Eliade's concepts of the Sacred and Profane. The research employs a literature review to explore how Eliade's perspectives intersect with Yogyakarta's philosophical axis, highlighting its deep cultural significance.
Indonesian Javanese Cosmology and its Transformation in Social Tradition and Built Environment
Javanese cosmology, a syncretism of Hindu-Buddha and Islamic beliefs, successfully harmonized diverse faiths into a moderate Islamic culture without conflict. This study reveals that the Javanese preference for similarities over differences in religious teachings allowed smooth transitions from pre-Islamic to Islamic practices, creating a unique Kejawen culture. The research highlights shared mystical knowledge between Islam and pre-Islamic traditions, particularly in orientation (qiblah) and spiritual axes, which underpins the peaceful coexistence of multiple faiths in Java. Using qualitative methods—observations, in-depth interviews, and document reviews—the study focused on traditional communities and the kingdoms of Surakarta and Yogyakarta, offering insights into how this cosmological framework shaped social traditions and built environments.
Merapi and Its Dynamic ‘Disaster Culture’
Oral traditions surrounding Merapi volcano in Central Java are not merely mythological but contain valuable geological observations that have historically helped local communities understand and mitigate volcanic hazards. These traditions, rooted in a deep cultural engagement with the dynamic environment, remain relevant today as contemporary scientific methods—such as real-time seismic monitoring, drone photogrammetry, and tomography—integrate them to enhance hazard communication. The study highlights how Merapi serves as both a geophysical entity and a cosmological symbol, linking the volcano to the Yogyakarta palace (kraton) and the Southern Sea, underscoring its social and scientific significance. While modern science has advanced with precise data visualization tools, oral narratives continue to play a crucial role in preventing loss of life by bridging cultural knowledge with contemporary risk assessment.
A Review of the Role of Intangible Axis toward the Pathok Negoro’s Design Concept, Yogyakarta
Research reveals that Yogyakarta's intangible cosmological axis, rooted in Javanese animism and harmonious urban design, plays a pivotal role in shaping the city's architecture but does not directly influence the inner spatial organization of Pathok Negoro mosques. The study, employing qualitative methods including literature review and observation, highlights how this mystical axis—comprising north-south and east-west orientations—sustains a sustainable architectural concept across four mosques (Ploso Kuning, Babadan, Dongkelan, and Mlangi). While the axis underpins Yogyakarta's urban design, its impact on mosque interiors remains indirect. This finding underscores the city's unique blend of traditional cosmology with modern life, emphasizing human-universe harmony in Javanese cultural practices.
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