Aceh Research Articles

The Dynamic Effects of Hospitality on the Tourism in Aceh: The International Community Services

This study examines the dynamic effects of hospitality on tourism in Aceh. It uses the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to analyze quarterly data from 2017.1, with a total sample of 19 quarters. The results show that hospitality has a significant effect on tourism in Aceh, and the long–run result supports this result. Improvement-supported aspects of tourism have a positive role in hospitality. It is suggested that the quality of related persons connected to tourism activities be improved.

Rekomendasi Penataan dan Perawatan Batu Nisan Kuno Berbasis Lingkungan di Gampong Pande, Banda Aceh

In Gampong Pande there are cultural heritage objects and mangrove forests which are the part of former ancient port city of the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom. After the earthquake and tsunami waves that hit the coast of the city of Banda Aceh in 2004, the former capital city was damaged so ecological recommendations for the arrangement and maintenance of cultural heritage objects are needed. This paper aims to provide recommendations for the arrangement and care of ancient tombstone cultural heritage objects. The methods used were literature studies, initial surveys, observations, aerial photographs, satellite images, tombstone object distribution maps, object plan recommendations, lichen sample tests in the laboratory, and field tests of citronella and coconut oil essential oil emulsions. Recommendations are planned for arranging ancient tombstones located in scattered fish ponds and mangrove forests and planning supporting facilities for their protection, development, and utilization. In maintaining ancient tombstones, environmentally friendly materials were tested, namely an emulsion of citronella essential oil, distilled water, and coconut oil. Variations in citronella essential oil emulsion with distilled water are 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 100% and coconut oil concentration is 100%. Observations were made on color changes visually and with a microscope for 24 hours, 48 ​​hours, and 72 hours. Test results on six variations after the specified time both in the field and laboratory tests showed that citronella essential oil could inhibit the growth of lichens while coconut oil was not effective.

Diversity and Distribution of Phytoplankton in the Singkil Peat Swamp Water, Aceh Province, Indonesia

Diversity and Distribution of Phytoplankton in the Singkil Peat Swamp Water, Aceh Province, Indonesia

Exploring the Association between Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Recurrent Stroke Events: a Cross-sectional Study

Stroke is the most significant cause of death and cause of disability in the world because it causes neurological deficits in sufferers, such as muscle paralysis, swallowing weakness, communication damage, and vision disorders to cause death. Stroke can be recurrent and have a severe impact compared to the initial attack. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between diabetes mellitus, obesity, and the incidence of recurrent strokes in post-stroke patients at a regional general hospital in Aceh province. It is a cross-sectional study carried out from 3–12 August 2022. The sampling technique used in this study was a purposive sampling of 154 patients. The instruments used were questionnaires of patient demographic characteristics, data analysis using chi-square assays, and logistic regression. The results showed that there was no association between diabetes mellitus (p>0.05) and obesity (p>0.05) with the incidence of recurrent strokes. One of the preventive measures for the occurrence of recurrent strokes is to provide education about the prevention of recurrent strokes related to diabetes mellitus and obesity, one of which is a healthy lifestyle. In conclusion, there is no relationship between diabetes mellitus, obesity, and the incidence of recurrent strokes in post-stroke patients at a regional general hospital in Aceh province.

Intralingual Understanding of Zakat, Infaq, alms, and Gifts in Islamic Economics In Aceh

The implementation of Islamic economics in Aceh has a positive impact on society. Aceh Province is a region in Indonesia that has an influence on poverty issues because it has been hit by social conflict that has been going on for a very long time so that access to work is not conducive for the people of Aceh. ). Aceh Province with the implementation of Islamic law has a role to play in resolving and minimizing poverty problems. The method used by Aceh Province is to foster the management of zakat, infaq and alms because they are sources of eternal funds. Supporting the importance of previous research on zakat, infaq and alms, this study wants to determine the ability to understand interlingual terminology about zakat, alms and infaq plus one other terminology, namely gifts. This research was a descriptive-qualitative research. The data used are 4 terminologies in Islamic economics, namely alms, zakat, infaq and gifts to be translated interlingually. The four terms to be translated were analyzed using the intralingual equivalence method. The sample is 50 students from the Faculty of Economics who have studied science related to Islamic economics courses. The findings obtained that related to the terminology of zakat, all participants as many as 50 students or 100% of participants managed to answer intralingually. Then, there were the same results between the terminology of infak, sedekah, and hadiah, namely 47 students managed to answer correctly but insignificantly there were only 3 students who answered incorrectly.

Pendampingan Kalibrasi Arah Kiblat Bagi Imeum Chik di Provinsi Aceh

Determining the qibla direction is a topic that also captures public attention. Issues arise among the public when rechecking the qibla direction, leading to various doubts, especially among the people of Aceh province. Based on initial investigations by the facilitator regarding the qibla direction of several mosques in Aceh province, it was found that, on average, the qibla direction of mosques deviates from the direction of the Kaaba. The research problem formulated is: "What form of facilitation is provided to the imam chik in calibrating the qibla direction in Aceh province?" The facilitation method used is the Broad Based Education (BBE) method. The facilitation takes place at four mosques in Aceh province, with the imam chik as the subject. The result are the imeum chik can learn and understand the steps involved in using a theodolite to calibrate the direction of the qibla. They also become aware that the mosques have experienced an average deviation 5.320 of qibla direction. Furthermore, with the assistance provided through of using a theodolite, the imeum chik act as mediators to help the society understand the importance and accuracy of qibla calibrations.

Analysis of Visitor Satisfaction at the Samudera Pasai Islamic Museum Tourist Attraction Using the Servqual Method

Visitor satisfaction greatly influences the development of the tourism industry, the development of the tourism industry in a region will give birth to other supporting businesses. The Samudera Pasai Islamic Museum is one of the cultural-based tourist attractions that displays tourist attractions in the form of fine art, historical relics and customs. The Samudera Pasai Islamic Museum is located in North Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. In 2023, the average number of museum visitors was 1,050 people and there was a significant decrease in visitors in September 2023. The purpose of this study was to determine visitor satisfaction with the quality of service provided by the management of the Samudera Pasai Islamic Museum. The method used in this study is the Service Quality (Servqual) method. Servqual is a method used to identify the level or quality of visitor satisfaction with the services provided by a service industry through five dimensions, namely tangibles (physical evidence), responsiveness, reliability, empathy and assurance by analyzing the gap between the value of perception and the value of visitor expectations. The results of the study showed that in the tangibles dimension, the gap value was obtained at -0.50, the responsiveness dimension obtained a gap value of -0.43, the reliability dimension obtained a gap value of -0.32, the assurance dimension obtained a gap value of -0.26 and the empathy dimension obtained a gap value of -0.34. These results indicate that the satisfaction of visitors to the Samudera Pasai Museum has not been achieved, so service improvements are needed

The Relationship of Drivers to Implementation of Sustainable Procurement in Aceh

Indonesia has implemented sustainable procurement, which aligns with sustainability in development implementation. Sustainable procurement includes economic, social, and environmental aspects. Even though the government has issued several related regulations, the provision of sustainable regulations for implementing construction work tenders has yet to be implemented evenly. This research was conducted to see how sustainable procurement is implemented in Aceh Province, examining the relationship between driving factors and the implementation of sustainable procurement. The research's objective is to describe the relationship between the factors driving sustainable procurement and Aceh's sustainable procurement implementation. Research data was collected through a questionnaire survey of 30 respondents consisting of selection working committee and commitment-making officer at several government agencies in Aceh. Structural Equation Modeling—Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) is used as a method for analyzing data. The findings obtained from this research show that, from several supporting factors that have been identified from previous research, the relationship is positive and significant and has an influence of 93% on the implementation of sustainable procurement, except that knowledge of sustainable procurement has a negative relationship. The limitations of this research are limited to the procurement of government construction work in Aceh and the research respondents are work selection committee personnel and commitment making officers. The originality/value of the research is found in the study of the relationship between driving factors and the implementation of sustainable procurement, especially in Aceh.

Effect of Organizational Justice on Budget Slack: the Role of Budget Emphasis as a Moderating Variable

This research aims to analyze the influence of organizational justice on budget slack, along with the moderating role of budget emphasis in the functional relationship between these two variables. The study sample includes 366 officer from local government units in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires, and the data analysis model employed moderated regression analysis. The findings reveal that organizational justice has a significant and negative impact on budget slack. Moreover, budget emphasis not only exhibits a negative influence on budget slack but also moderates the impact of organizational justice on budget slack. The negative influence of organizational justice on budget slack increases with the rise in budget emphasis.

PERAMALAN NILAI TUKAR PETANI PROVINSI ACEH: DITINJAU DENGAN METODE DOUBLE EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING DAN HOLT WINTER

This research aimed to compare the performance of the Double Exponential Smoothing and Holt-Winter methods in forecasting the Farmer Exchange Rate (NTP) for the Horticulture Farmer Subsector in Aceh Province. Secondary data on the NTP for the Aceh Horticulture Subsector from 2020-2023 was obtained from the Aceh Provincial Central Statistics Agency (BPS) website. The data processing was carried out using the R software. The results showed that the Double Exponential Smoothing method had a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 3.413201, a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 2.85835, and a Mean Percentage Error (MPE) of -0.5980113. Meanwhile, the Holt-Winter's Additive method had an RMSE of 4.055652, a MAPE of 3.055992, and an MPE of 0.2534276. The best forecasting method was selected based on the smallest RMSE, MAPE, and MPE values, which was Double Exponential Smoothing. The 12-month forecast using the Double Exponential Smoothing method indicated that the lowest NTP would occur in January 2024 at 106.7195, while the highest NTP would be in December 2024 at 113.6443

The Relationship between Spirituality and Resilience among Patients Suffered from Breast Cancer who are Undergoing Chemotherapy at Aceh Provincial General Hospital

The Relationship between Spirituality and Resilience among Patients Suffered from Breast Cancer who are Undergoing Chemotherapy at Aceh Provincial General Hospital

Determinants of Nursing Risk Diagnosis of Decrease in Heart Rate in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease at the Aceh Provincial General Hospital

Determinants of Nursing Risk Diagnosis of Decrease in Heart Rate in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease at the Aceh Provincial General Hospital

Expanded description & range extension of Lycodon sidiki Wostl, Hamidy, Kurniawan & Smith, 2017 (Squamata: Colubridae)

The wolf snake species Lycodon sidiki was described based on only one specimen from Aceh Province, Sumatra, Indonesia. Herein, we report new characters and a range extension of this species based on a re-examination of eight preserved specimens deposited in the collections of the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Austria (NHMW). Based on the new information, we record this species for the first time from West Sumatra Province (Padang) and update its diagnostic characters. Furthermore, we provide distinguishing features from the closely related species belonging to the Lycodon fasciatus species group. In addition, we also update the key to Lycodon species in Sumatra Island.

The Role of Islamic Religious Counselors in Providing Premarital Guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, Subulussalam City, Aceh Province

This study aims to analyze the implementation of premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, the materials provided in premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District, and the SWOT analysis of premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District. The study used a nautical qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation studies. This study revealed several important findings regarding premarital guidance at the Religious Affairs Office of Sultan Daulat District. The implementation of this guidance follows the requirements for marriage registration in accordance with the latest regulations. Participants were very satisfied with the ease and flexibility of time provided during the guidance, which was arranged according to the agreement between the presenter and participants. Religious counselors showed responsibility and consistency in their duties, making positive contributions to the community by being active in discussions and question and answer sessions. The guidance material was delivered by two groups of presenters: Islamic religious counselors and representatives from the National Population and Family Planning Agency and health agencies. The material covered the management of psychology and family dynamics, reproductive health, and the foundations of a harmonious family. Religious counselors used an independent method in delivering their material. The SWOT analysis shows that religious counselors play a role in reducing the divorce rate in the area. They are also effective in reducing the spread of hoax news about premarital counseling. The guidance methods applied and the flexibility of implementation time help simplify the process and overcome the negative stigma that is often associated with premarital counseling at the Sultan Daulat Religious Affairs Office.

Optimizing antimicrobial synergy: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantea leaves enhanced by patchouli oil.

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from plant extracts have gained attention for their potential applications in biomedicine. Calotropis gigantea has been utilized to synthesize AgNPs, called AgNPs-LCg, and exhibit antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as antifungal. However, further enhancement of their antimicrobial properties is needed. The aim of this study was to synthesize AgNPs-LCg and to enhance their antimicrobial and antifungal activities through a hybrid green synthesis reaction using patchouli oil (PO), as well as to characterize the synthesized AgNPs-LCg. Optimization was conducted using the response surface method (RSM) with a central composite design (CCD). AgNPs-LCg were synthesized under optimal conditions and hybridized with different forms of PO-crude, distillation wastewater (hydrolate), and heavy and light fractions-resulting in PO-AgNPs-LCg, PH-AgNPs-LCg, LP-AgNPs-LCg, and HP-AgNPs-LCg, respectively. The samples were then tested for their antibacterial (both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria) and antifungal activities. Our data indicated that all samples, including those with distillation wastewater, had enhanced antimicrobial activity. HP-AgNPs-LCg, however, had the highest efficacy; therefore, only HP-AgNPs-LCg proceeded to the characterization stage for comparison with AgNPs-LCg. UV-Vis spectrophotometry indicated surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peaks at 400 nm for AgNPs-LCg and 360 nm for HP-AgNPs-LCg. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the presence of O-H, N-H, and C-H groups in C. gigantea extract and AgNP samples. The smallest AgNPs-LCg were 56 nm, indicating successful RSM optimization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed spherical AgNPs-LCg and primarily cubic HP-AgNPs-LCg, with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirming silver's predominance. This study demonstrated that PO in any form significantly enhances the antimicrobial properties of AgNPs-LCg. The findings pave the way for the exploration of enhanced and environmentally sustainable antimicrobial agents, capitalizing on the natural resources found in Aceh Province, Indonesia.

DETERMINANTS OF STUNTING INCIDENTS IN SOUTHWEST ACEH

In Southwest Aceh, stunting is still in the vast category compared to other districts/cities in Aceh Province. Although various strategies have been implemented by the local government so that the percentage of stunting incidents can be reduced, these efforts are currently not running optimally. This research aims to determine the causes of stunting in children in the Southwest Aceh Regency. In general, this research is helpful as a reference framework to reduce the incidence of stunting for childbirths, especially in the Southwest Aceh Regency. This research uses a quantitative type of research with a case-control design. The population in this study were all toddlers in Southwest Aceh Regency, totalling 3,477 respondents. The sampling method used simple random sampling, with the number of samples in this study being 90 cases and 90 controls. The results of the study showed that there was the most dominant relationship between the mother's low education (OR=5.67; 95%CI=0.87-37.10; p=0.070), the mother's second pregnancy and the birth interval of the first child <2 years (OR =14.79; 95%CI=3.97-55.10; p=0.0001), father's height <162 cm (OR=6.53; 95%CI=0.86-49.71; p =0.070) and use of insect repellent (OR=6.43; 95%CI=1.70-24.25; p=0.006). A mother's second pregnancy with a birth interval of <2 years is the most dominant factor in the incidence of stunting in Southwest Aceh. So it is hoped that the BKKBN, in collaboration with local health officials, the Health Service, Community Health Centers in Southwest Aceh, as well as village midwives in Southwest Aceh, will improve health promotion performance by providing education about family planning so that it can increase public knowledge about the importance of spacing pregnancies.

The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Patient safety Culture in Hospitals in Aceh Province

Background: A lack of patient safety culture among nurses can lead to unexpected events for patients as recipients of nursing services. Organizational culture is believed to be related to a good patient safety culture among nurses. The study aims to identify the relationship between organizational culture and patients safety culture in hospitals in Aceh Province. Methods: This Quantitative study used a correlational design with a cross-sectional research approach. The number of samples comprised 219 nurses (total sampling). Data analysis was performed using the person product moment test. Results: Finding of the study showed that there was a significant relationship between organizational culture and the culture of patient safety (p=0.000, r2=0.659). Conclusion: High organizational culture will increase the culture of patient safety by nurses in hospital wards.

DETERMINANTS MODELING OF UNDERNUTRITION IN TODDLERS IN ACEH PROVINCE: A PLS-SEM APPROACH

This study examines the escalating prevalence of underweight and wasting in Indonesia from 2019 to 2022. The prevalence of underweight has increased from 16.35% in 2019 to 17.1% in 2022 while wasting has increased from 7.4% to 7.7% during the same period. Aceh province faces a pressing issue of toddler malnutrition, ranking second with the highest prevalence of underweight (24.8%) and fourth highest in wasting prevalence (11.3%). According to the World Health Organization's malnutrition indicators classification, Aceh experiences notably high levels of underweight and very high levels of wasting. Employing Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with data sourced from SSGI, publications from the Ministry of Health and BPS-Statistics Indonesia, and Aceh Provincial Food Agency, this research aims to model undernutritioned toddlers in Aceh Province. Findings reveal that undernutrition is directly affected by health access and food intake, with socioeconomic factors exerting an indirect effect. Notably, food intake emerges as the primary determinant of undernutrition.

Spatial distribution and habitat suitability of seaweed on West Simeulue Island, Aceh Province, Indonesia

Seaweed is an important biological resource for human life, serving essential ecological functions, including providing shelter and feeding grounds for marine biota. Seaweed can be found in several Indonesian waters, growing naturally or through cultivation, including in the waters around Simeulue Island. This study aimed to assess the distribution of seaweed in relation to land suitability, using oceanographic parameters in Simeulue Island waters. The research was conducted at five stations within the West Teupah District, South Teupah District, and Alafan District. In situ measurements were taken to evaluate land suitability for seaweed growth based on oceanographic parameters such as current speed, depth, substrate type, salinity, temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. Results indicated that seaweed in Simeulue Island waters is distributed along the coastline and attached to coral reefs and rocks at depths of 2-5 meters. The total area of seaweed distribution is approximately 351.83 hectares along a coastline of 206.12 km. The measured parameters of seaweed habitats include a pH of 7.7 to 7.9, salinity of 31-35.3 ppt, temperature of 20-30 °C, dissolved oxygen levels of 3-4.8 mg/L, depth of 2-5 meters, current speed of 0.10 to 0.60 m/s, and a sandy coral substrate. Based on these water quality and substrate parameters, the seaweed habitats in Simeulue Island are classified as highly suitable, with suitability values ranging from 64 to 82. The recorded environmental conditions collectively support optimal seaweed growth.

Evaluasi Rasio Kapasitas Plat Lantai Jembatan Pangwa Berdasarkan Mutu Beton Aktual

This article reviewed the effect of decreasing quality of concrete in the vehicle deck on Pangwa bridge located in Trienggadeng, Pidie Jaya district, Aceh Province. The bridge deck was planned to use concrete with a quality of 30 MPa, however in practice, it was estimated that only 18.8 MPa was achieved. Based on the actual concrete quality, this article reported a reanalysis of the bending and shear capacity ratio. Structural analysis was carried out using SAP2000 software referring to engineering design data. The stages include modeling the bridge as a space frame steel construction with a deck using reinforced concrete material, loads calculation, internal force analysis, and checking the structural capacity. Load calculations and load combinations refer to the standard Loading for Bridges (SNI 1725: 2016). The bridge deck was analyzed as a one way slabs using D16-150 reinforcement with steel grade fy = 320 MPa. The loads taken into structure analysis include: self weight, additional dead load, truck load, and wind load. Based on the loads on the bridge, it is estimated that the possible forces arising from certain conditions are calculated based on the ultimate load combination of Strength-I, Strength-II, Strength-III, Strength-IV and Strength-V according to the provisions of SNI 1725-2016. Based on the results of the structural analysis recapitulated from the value of the load combination, the maximum and minimum moments were 388.68 kN.m and -391.22 kN.m while the maximum shear force were 169.60 kN. The planned bending capacity was 396.303 kN.m (design) and was achieved at 365.568 kN.m (actual) or 7.75% less than the ultimate moment. The pons shear force arising on the bridge deck was Vu = 169.6 kN with pons shear capacity, ØVn = 874.895 kN in the design data and was achieved by 703.811 kN (actual). Based on the results of these calculations, it can be concluded that Pangwa bridge still meets the level of safety for the use as a vehicle traffic lane.