The Evolution of Tegal's Wayang Cepak: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Transformations

This research is entitled "Consumer Preferences against the Use of Non-Cash Payment System Indonesian Standard QR Code (QRIS): A Case Study in Tegal City". This research is a quantitative method with the aim of analyzing (1) the Perception Ease of Use, Perception of Usefulness, Income, Age, Education Level on the use of QRIS by visitors at the three largest malls in Tegal City. (2) The influence between Perception Ease of Use, Perception of Usefulness, Income, Age, Education Level that have the greatest influence on the use of QRIS by visitors at the three largest malls in Tegal City. This research was conducted in Tegal City, Central Java Province, which focused on the three largest malls in Tegal City. The analytical method used is Binary Logistics Regression (Logit Regression) analysis using primary data collected through questionnaires. The results of this study indicate that (1) Perception Ease of Use, Perception of Usefulness and income affect the preference for using the QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) non-cash payment system on consumers of 3 malls in Tegal City. Meanwhile, age and education level did not affect the preference for using the QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) non-cash payment system for consumers in 3 malls in Tegal City. (2) Perception Ease of Use has the greatest influence on the preference for using the QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) non-cash payment system for consumers in 3 malls in Tegal City. The implication of this research is that for Bank Indonesia as the regulator of the national payment system that launched QRIS in order to continue to expand the use of the QR Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), it is better to take several steps to increase or expand the network and facilities for using QRIS through merchants and continue to improve education and outreach to the public. about QRIS and its benefits to society. So that the public has education about QRIS to increase Easy Perception of Use and Usefull Perception of Use towards preferences for using the QR Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS) non-cash payment system

The failure of tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farming could make farmers stop their cultivation activities. As an alternative, vannamei shrimp cultivation gives hope for productive, profitable, and sustainable cultivation. The development of shrimp farming in Tegal City is carried out through simple methods, intensive technology, and the use of Busmetik technology or mini-scale shrimp farming on plastic ponds. The high demand in the shrimp market continues to encourage farmers to increase their productivity by increasing stocking density. The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of vannamei shrimp cultivation which is cultivated intensively including yields, survival rate (SR), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and shrimp growth in Tegal City, Central Java Province. The research was conducted from July to October 2019. The research method used was a case study with 16 plots of ponds, and the average area of the pond was 1000 m². Based on the results of the calculation, it can be seen that the average yield is 1,603 kg per pond with a stocking density of 100 fish/m², a survival rate (SR) is 85.6%, a feed conversion ratio (FCR) is 1.41 and the shrimp growth is 0.16 grams per day. Economically, based on the Benefit-Cost Ratio (B/C ratio) of 1.46, vannamei shrimp cultivation in Tegal City is profitable so that shrimp farming can be carried out sustainably.

The aims of this research are 1). to find out and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of BOPO on financial performance. 2). To find out and get empirical evidence of the effect of LDR on financial performance. 3). To find out and get empirical evidence of the effect of NPL on financial performance. 4). To find out and get empirical evidence of the effect of CAR on financial performance. 5). To find out and get empirical evidence of the effect of cash ratio on financial performance. 6). To find out and obtain empirical evidence of the effect of BOPO, LDR, NPL, CAR, and cash ratio together on financial performance. The research method used in this study is a descriptive method using a quantitative approach. The data collection technique that the author uses in this research is documentation. While the data analysis method used is descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test, multiple linear regression analysis, partial hypothesis testing, simultaneous hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination. The results of this study are 1) There is an effect of BOPO on the financial performance of BPRs in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020. 2). There is no influence of LDR on the financial performance of BPR in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020. 3). There is no effect of NPL on the financial performance of BPR in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020. 4). There is an effect of CAR on the financial performance of BPR in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020. 5). There is no effect of the cash ratio on the financial performance of BPRs in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020. 6). There is a joint effect of BOPO, LDR, NPL, CAR, and cash ratio on the financial performance of BPRs in the City and Regency of Tegal in 2016-2020.

This research investigates the impact of Covid-19 on marine ecotourism in Tegal City. As is known Covid 19 has been established by WHO as a global pandemic. Thus, the pandemic has penetrated various parts of the world, including Indonesia. In response to the prevention of the pandemic, in the city of Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia, a lockdown was carried out. With the lockdown, Tegal City Government closed local tourism spots, including marine ecotourism in Tegal city, including Alam Indah Beach, Muarareja Indah Beach, Batam Sari Beach and Kodok Beach. This research was conducted online in connection with the existence of lockdown regulations and work from home policies. The findings obtained indicate that Covid 19 has a significant effect on marine ecotourism in the city of Tegal. Lockdowns in these places paralyze the local tourism industry's economy.

Background: Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt) is used to evaluate COVID-19 transmission; although Tegal City has the lowest cumulative cases in Central Java, the spread of the virus remains rapid. Intervention efforts are carried out through vaccination coverage, positivity rate, and level assessment as a shared responsibility to reduce the transmission rate. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to estimate the spread of COVID-19 with the intervention and to determine whether there is a correlation between the COVID-19 Rt Number and vaccination coverage, positivity rate, and level assessment situation in Tegal City. Methods: Observational quantitative research design. The type of research used was SIR (Susceptible Infected Removed) mathematical modeling and descriptive analysis through an ecological study approach and Spearman correlation statistical analysis. Results: The results of the study showed a decrease in the number of cases of vulnerable and infected subpopulations after public health interventions, followed by the results that the positivity rate and level assessment situation were significantly correlated with the strength of the relationship powerful to the Covid-19 Effective Reproductive Rate with values (r=0.856; p=0.00) and (r=-0.712; p=0.00), while vaccination coverage was not statistically significantly correlated with a value of (r=-0.209; p=0.137). Conclusions: The positivity rate and COVID-19 level assessment situation were statistically significantly correlated to the effective reproductive rate of COVID-19 in Tegal City with a strong correlation. Meanwhile, vaccination coverage did not correlate statistically with effective reproductive rate. Further studies must evaluate the effectiveness of combined interventions (vaccination + testing + mobility restriction) in various epidemiological settings.

One of the adverse impacts of climate change is drought, which occurs more frequently in Tegal city, Indonesia. The application of drought index analysis is useful for drought assessment to consider adaptation and mitigation method in order to deal with climate change. By figuring out the level and duration of the drought. In order to analyze drought in the specific area, Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is an index to quantify the rainfall deficit for multiple timescales. In 2015, Indonesia experienced severe drought, which has not been analyzed, yet. Thus, it is important to assess a quantitative evaluation of the drought condition. The study shows that from all deficit periods, the most severe drought in duration and peak took place in 2015, with each drought index as follows: 1 month deficit or SPI-1 (-3.11) in 1985 (-2.51) in 2015, 3 month deficit or SPI-3 (-2.291) in 1995 (-1.82) in 2015, 6 month deficit or SPI-6 (-2.40) in 1997 and (-1.84) in 2015, 9 month deficit or SPI-9 (-1.12) in 2015, 12 month deficit or SPI-12 (-1.19) in 2015. The result underlines the potential that SPI exhibits in drought identification and the use of the rainfall strongly linked to drought relief policy and measure implementation in Tegal city.

The application of sharia in Indonesia has a strong historical roots, even predates the history of European law itself. So if there is a desire of some parties to implement it, it is not something fabricated or new demands are groundless,but already has a strong historical roots with the age of the nation.Therefore, the national law system opens opportunity to adopt islamic shariat becoming national law, like what had been implemented, zakat constitution, marriage, and so forth. In other hand, it opens an opportunity to the local government to implement the islamic shariat for local constitution and it can implement to the local society interest.

Institutional and Management Analysis of The Auction Fish Place (AFP) for Improving Fishermen's Welfare in Tegalsari AFP, Tegal City, Central Java” research aimed to find out the institutional system of Auction Fish Place (AFP) and Evaluation Strategy of Auction Fish Place (AFP) Tegalsari based on its institutional function. This research uses survey method which done by observation and interview. The data used are primary data and secondary data which then analyzed descriptively by using SWOT analysis. The result showed that the institutional and management system in Tegalsari AFP has been running well, from the performance of AFP managers and the tender system that runs smoothly in accordance with applicable regulations. The optimal management strategy of Tegalsari AFP is by improving the existing operational system in AFP, one of them is clean water facility and access to capital for local fisherman.

Background: Syphilis or king lion disease is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Treponema Pallidium bacteria. This disease begins with a painless sore, usually found on the genitals, rectum or mouth. Based on data from the Central Java Department, there were 368 cases of syphilis throughout 2024, Tegal Regency, which is a city in Central Java, contributed 4 cases of syphilis, 2 of which were in pregnant women who underwent examination at Kardinah Regional Hospital. Objective: The purpose of this study was to provide care and management of childbirth cases with reactive syphilis at Kardinah Regional Hospital according to standards. Research Method: The method in this study used a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach through subjective, objective, assessment and planning elements. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, physical and supporting examinations, KIA books, and medical records. The main informants were determined by purposive sampling technique, namely mothers giving birth with reactive syphilis who were giving birth at Kardinah Regional Hospital, while additional informants were husbands, families, midwives in the VK room and obstetricians. Results: Based on the care and management of childbirth with reactive syphilis cases, there was no significant difference in the assistance of normal vaginal delivery provided there were no vaginal lesions and scabs on the body or canker sores in the mouth or lips.

This study examines the evaluation of the impact of digital-based public services in Tegal City. The main focus of this research how to evaluate the impact of digital-based public services, a case study of the Sedina Kelar (SAKLAR) in Tegal City in 2018-2022 and how the implementation of SAKLAR services in Tegal City. This study uses a mixed method, namely a qualitative and quantitative approach. The qualitative method is carried out through interviews and direct observation with secondary data that supports the research. While the quantitative method is used to see the community's assessment of the effectiveness of SAKLAR which has been running in Tegal City. The results of this study indicate that the success of the implementation of SAKLAR in Tegal City has made SAKLAR obtain the application of technological innovation in the field of public services by the Ministry of Research and Technology/BRIN in collaboration with the Province of Central Java. The study also shows the impact of public service evaluation through the SERVQUAL method with 5 assessment indicators, namely tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. Based on the explanation from the analysis that occurred in the digital-based public service SAKLAR in Tegal City, the ease of providing services using a technological approach has an impact on the community. The acceleration of public service licensing, especially licensing, affects the increase in the regional economy and investment value, so that business actors find it easy to expand their businesses and increase economic welfare.

The development of international relations studies is marked by the increasingly complex international issues that occur in the life of the world community. At present, the study of international relations is not only focused on the issue of war and peace but is developing on more substantial issues about human rights being manifested in daily life. Related to the realization of human rights, the world community is confronted with the problem of racism. A global phenomenon that has very strong historical roots and occurs in various fields of human life. Starting from politics, economics, socio-culture, to the field of sports. Unfortunately, acts of racial discrimination (racism) are increasingly developed by the existence of fanatical groups who like violent behavior, physical and non-physical. This research was conducted to find out how Racism and Xenophobia against ethnic Chinese developed very rapidly throughout the world with the outbreak of the Coronavirus that originated in China and throughout the world. The research method is a qualitative method with a literature study used secondary data. The results of this study indicate large increases in racism and xenophobic cases around the world during the Corona Virus. Understanding of this research may contribute to the awareness of people around the world about racism and xenophobia.

The existence of Shia as part of the treasury of Indonesian Islam is often marginalized in the mainstream narrative of history and religion, even though it has strong historical roots since the 7th to 9th centuries AD through trade and preaching routes, especially in the coastal areas of Sumatera and Aceh. In its development, the Shia community has experienced various dynamics, ranging from cultural acceptance to theological and social marginalization, especially after the reformation which was marked by increasing conservatism and identity politics. This study aims to explore the historical traces of Shia in Indonesia, examine public perceptions of it, and identify contemporary challenges faced. The research method used is qualitative based on literature studies with a descriptive-analytical approach to historical literature, relevant journals, official documents, and media reports. The results of the study show that negative perceptions of Shia are shaped by sectarian narratives, narrow religious education, and unbalanced media, which have an impact on social discrimination. Meanwhile, contemporary challenges include socio-political pressure, hate speech, and restrictions on religious freedom. Although various advocacy efforts and inter-school dialogue have been carried out, acceptance of Shia is still limited. Therefore, it is necessary to reconstruct more inclusive perceptions and policies to support a just and pluralistic religious life in Indonesia.

Culture can form civilization or tradition in meeting the needs and well being of the people involved in the environment. One of form the human culture is a work of art. Artwork reveals the attitudes, processes, Symbolics meaning in the form of movement, carvings, paintings, material realized from social and cultural knowledge. Cultural attractions have a high appeal because it has a special value in the form of art performances, traditional ceremonies, the noble values that are contained in an object of man's work in the past. People have a variety of cultural art that consists of various traditions ceremonies, art performances, habits of indigenous people in life. It can be a potential cultural attraction for tourists who visit the National Park area of Mount Merbabu in District Selo, Boyolali regency. The purpose of this research is to know the traditions of performance, art, and culture the people of Selo, Merbabu Mountain National Park, Boyolali Central Java. Culture can shape civilization or tradition in the needs and welfare of life for the people involved in its environment. One form of human culture is the work of art, which reveals attitudes, processes, symbols of meaning in the form of movements, carvings, paintings, material embodied from social and cultural knowledge. Social and cultural knowledge embodies special things such as artistic attractions, traditional rituals passed down until to the present day. The meaning of this honor is an expression of gratitude to the spirit of the ancestors who have helped keep the balance of the region and the agriculture of the Selo community to be safe, safe and abundant. This research uses qualitative and quantitative analysis method by measuring distribution/frequency of performance and implementation of tradition/culture of Selo society. The Selo community has various artistic and traditional cultures, including art performances, ancestral honors (sadranan on the 1st night of Suro), clean villages, and thanksgiving for the harvest. The results of the study found that: 1) the tradition of traditional ceremonies in the form of homage to ancestral spirits (ancestors) of 7.1 percent, 2) performances sendratari of 54.52 percent, 3) the use of public buildings with local architecture of Java that serves as a gallery art as much as 59.03 percent, and 4) Community activities work together 75.48 percent. The data also indicates that the traditions and culture of the Selo community, not only as a potential support for tourism but become an integral part of the development of nature tourism in the area of Gunung Merbabu National Park Boyolali, Central Java.

The development of city facilities and infrastructure is one of the indicators that can be seen to find out how the development of a city area is. The city of Tegal is one of the cities that is currently making improvements in its urban areas, namely by repairing and arranging public spaces in the city of Tegal. One of the results of the improvement and arrangement of public spaces in the City of Tegal is the arrangement of the corridor for Jalan Ahmad Yani, City of Tegal. Ahmad Yani Street in Tegal City is a secondary local road with the status of a city road in the center of Tegal City. Arrangements made on Jalan Ahmad Yani are such as implementing a one-way system for vehicles, providing parking pockets and making improvements to the pedestrian path area. This research will discuss how changes in the physical setting that occurred on Jalan Ahmad Yani after repairs and rearrangements have been carried out so that they affect the formation of a new character and identity of the street space. In addition, this research will also discuss the impact on the community and the environment around Jalan Ahmad Yani from changes in the physical setting. This study uses a qualitative research method with descriptive analysis which aims to explain what phenomena occur in the field and examine based on existing theory. The results of this study are expected to be able to explain how the physical setting of a street space can influence and create character for that street space.

Small fishermen are known for being very dependent on fluctuating fish resources and the nature of open access fisheries which together cause resource degradation, poverty and marginalization. The problems of small-scale fisheries include low economic performance and limited ability or expertise in facing global pressure, including climate change. Based on the problems faced by small fishermen as described, it is certainly a separate danger on the fishermen's livelihood system which causes the livelihoods of small fishermen to be more vulnerable. The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of vulnerability of the livelihoods of small fishermen’s households. This research used quantitative methods supported by qualitative data. The study was conducted in Muarareja Sub-Districts, Tegal City, Central Java. This study was conducted using a livelihood vulnerability index questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Data was collected from forty respondents. This study found the fact that small scale fishermen both top and bottom layer in Muarareja village in which this study was conducted was not too vulnerable (resilient). However, they have a fairly good adaptive capacity with the use of capacity by using the livelihood capital optimally upper layer fishermen tend to use physical and financial capital to carry out exploitation and spatial strategies. On the other hand, the lower layers of fishermen mostly use their social capital such as affiliation with groups, high trust and patron-client systems based on moral economy.