This book is a comprehensive compilation of academic papers and presentations delivered at the conference. It brings together research from various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, such as cultural studies, sociology, psychology, education, literature, and history.

It meticulously covers several critical areas of study, reflecting the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the conference. In the realm of post-pandemic economic development, it explores strategies for economic recovery and resilience, highlighting the role of finance and social capital in rebuilding economies. Technology and sustainable cities are examined through case studies and theoretical frameworks that discuss smart city initiatives, technological integration, and sustainability practices. The section on economic development, accountability, and finance risk delves into methods for ensuring transparency and managing financial uncertainties in a globalized economy. Social and environmental policies and planning are addressed with a focus on creating equitable and sustainable communities.

This text will be valuable to academics, researchers, and students in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

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Dwi Irawan is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting Studies at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. He got his Bachelor’s from the Department of Accounting, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. He got his Master’s degree from Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University, Indonesia. His research interest is in management accounting, intellectual capital, and accounting information systems.

Agung Prasetyo Nugroho Wicaksono is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting Studies at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. He got his Bachelor’s from the Department of Accounting, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. He got his Master’s degree from Airlangga University, Indonesia. His research interest is in intermediate financial accounting, advanced financial accounting, auditing, behavior accounting, and sdgs.

Aviani Widyastuti, Lecturer in the Department of Accounting Studies, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, teaches Public Sector Accounting courses. She studied Bachelor of Economics in 2005 to 2009 at the Accounting Study Program of Muhammadiyah University of Malang, professional accountant education from 2012 to 2013 at Brawijaya University Malang, and a Master of Accounting Science from 2013 to 2017 at Brawijaya University Malang with a focus on public sector accounting, especially on Risk Management in Non-Profit organizations.

Rizki Febriani, Lecturer in the Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. She studied Bachelor of Economics in 2007 at the Management Study Program of Muhammadiyah University of Malang and a Master of Management Science and doctoral at Brawijaya University Malang. Her research focuses on human resource management.

Ali Roziqin is a lecturer in the Department of Government Studies at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. He obtained his Bachelor degree from the Department of Public Administration at Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia. He holds a Master degree in Public Administration from the Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. His research interests are in bureaucracy, public policy and administration, and public sector innovation.