Putra, Aris Surya and Koan, Dianne Frisko (2025) Ecological, Economic, and Sociological Impacts of Paper Consumption in Thesis Reporting Process: A Case Study of Indonesian University. In: Accounting and Accountability In Emerging Economies: 4th Biennial Emerging Scholars Colloquium and Conference 2025, June 25 to June 27, 2025, Bali.
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Abstract
Purpose – This study investigates the impact of institutional policies and paper use in thesis reporting process at YU. We analyze the impacts in ecological, economic, and sociological perspectives. Design/methodology/approach – This research employs a qualitative case study approach. YU, a well-known private university in Indonesia, was chosen as the research object because it is recognized as its performance on academic research in 2024. This research analyzes YU’s policies regarding its student thesis process to understand how the policies and the paper used were. We gained access to the YU database which is used as the basis for numerical calculations of ecological impacts. Findings – This study reveals there are no strict policies about paper use in thesis reporting at university level to ministry level. It causes the use of paper to be neglected in the thesis reporting process. The results show the ecological impacts of YU paper waste which leads to carbon emissions and deforestation. From the perspective of economic impact, the paperintensive thesis reporting process results in additional costs that must be covered by students. Sociologically, managing printed paper impacts students’ studies sustainability. Research limitations/implications – This study focuses primarily on YU as well-known private universities, which may limit the broader generalization of the findings. However, the ecological impacts should not be underestimated in sustainability evaluations. The economics impact also important for Indonesia to attain its gold vision on 2045. The sociological impacts by lessening student stress, encouraging scientific publication, and strengthening students’ resilience in completing their studies sustainably. The study offers important implications for policymakers, university leaders, and academic communities. It encourages critical reflection on institutional practices and highlights the role of higher education in driving sustainable change. The findings underscore the need for proactive policy interventions and cultural shifts to support the adoption of paperless academic practices, reinforcing universities as key agents in sustainability efforts. Originality/value – This study challenges long-standing academic traditions by questioning the continued reliance on printed theses and highlighting the impact of paper use in thesis reporting. This research offers a fruitful perspective by quantifying its ecological impact. This research also highlights the economic and sociological impacts of paper use in the thesis reporting process. These findings serve as a call to action for policymakers and academic leaders to recognize the impact of paperless documentation and foster a culture of sustainability within higher education.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Policies, Thesis reporting, Paper consumption, Higher education, Sustainability, Governance |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Business and Economic > Department of Accounting |
| Depositing User: | ARIS SURYA PUTRA |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Aug 2025 08:00 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2025 08:00 |
| URI: | http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/49463 |
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