Our Institute

Bridging Digital Strategy with Decentralized Futures

DECODE is a multi-disciplinary research group at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur, integrating Data Science, Digital Business, and Development Economics.

Institutional Objective

To serve as the national intellectual locomotive in the transition towards a decentralized future economy, guaranteeing national data sovereignty, and strengthening financial inclusivity through technological innovation.

Operating at the intersection of rigorous academic inquiry and practical industry application, DECODE provides actionable data, policy recommendations, and scholarly communication aimed at transforming traditional ecosystems into advanced, tokenized, and ethically governed models.

Output Targets

SINTA/Scopus 10+
Intellectual Property 5+
Prototypes 3+

Core Research Pillars

The foundational domains guiding our methodology.

Data Science

Developing predictive algorithms, large language model integrations, and bibliometric analyses to map technological adoption trends.

Digital Business

Studying tokenomics, Web3 marketplace dynamics, and strategic governance frameworks for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs).

Development Econ

Assessing macroeconomic impacts of CBDCs (Digital Rupiah) and regulatory strategies for protecting gig workers in the digital transition.

Strategic Roadmap

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Progression

2026

Policy & Ethics

TRL 3: Concept

Flagship Research

AI Ethics in Islamic Business & Gig Worker Protection.

  • Academic Drafts
  • Regulatory Policy Briefs
2027

Smart Gov

TRL 4: Validation

Flagship Research

Gov-Tech for Tier II Regional Bureaucracy Efficiency.

  • Digital Gov Models
  • System Prototypes
2028

Virtual Econ

TRL 5: Experiment

Flagship Research

Digital Asset Ownership Rights in the Metaverse.

  • Virtual Tx Regulations
  • Digital Asset Frameworks
2029

DeFi Systems

TRL 6: Prototype

Flagship Research

Tokenomics Design & Cooperative Modernization via DAO.

  • Zakat/ZIS Smart Contracts
  • DAO Architecture
2030

Sustainability

TRL 7: Commercial

Flagship Research

Sustainable Digipreneurship & Independent Ecosystem Incubation.

  • Web3 Business Platforms
  • Large-Scale Implementation

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