Office Of Affairs Research Articles

Do networks of relationships shape translation policies, or vice versa? The case of telephone interpreting services for quarantine hotels during the pandemic in Shanghai

ABSTRACT In this paper, we explore how translators, foreign nationals and other stakeholders interacted in specific instances of COVID-19 communication in Shanghai, and how their (inter)actions were related to the government’s policy concerning translation services. The focus is on the telephone interpreting services that were commissioned by the Shanghai Municipal Foreign Affairs Office (Shanghai FAO) for quarantine hotels. Centrality concepts in a social network analysis (SNA) were used qualitatively to map the network of relationships in which individuals were embedded. Complexity theory was used to capture the irreducible relationships between individuals and emergent structures. The study revealed that pre-existing networks reinforced Shanghai’s policy of providing multilingual translation services for foreign communities during the pandemic. Moreover, new networks of relationships emerged due to interpreter-mediated interactions, which challenged the Shanghai FAO’s codes of conduct. Reflexivity enabled volunteer interpreters and foreign nationals to mediate between structural opportunities and their subjectively defined concerns, thus leading to multi-layered approaches to COVID-19 communication. Possible solutions to the low degree of centrality of official translation services for COVID-19 communication in Shanghai are discussed based on foreign nationals’ experiences.

Methodological Approaches To The Formation Of Medical Culture And A Healthy Lifestyle

In this article, we will try to analyze specific methodological approaches and methods for improving the medical culture of internal affairs officers. An internal affairs officer plays an important role in ensuring security as a guarantor of social responsibility and moral standards. As we have seen in the previous chapters, their role is not limited to enforcing the law, but also includes protecting justice and ensuring stability, which is especially important in the formation of medical culture.

POLEMIK WACANA KANTOR URUSAN AGAMA (KUA) MENJADI TEMPAT PERNIKAHAN DAN PENCATATAN SEMUA AGAMA

The idea of making the Office of Religious Affairs (Kantor Urusan Agama, KUA) a marriage registry for all religions in Indonesia has sparked significant debate. The Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) is a government institution responsible for the development and guidance of religious life in the community. The role of the KUA as a marriage registry for all religions has been the subject of intense debate in recent years. The Ministry of Religious Affairs' initiative to make the Office of Religious Affairs an inclusive center for religious services has attracted much controversy. This study aims to analyze the social and cultural impact of the implementation of the discourse, taking into account the potential for increased interfaith tolerance as well as the risk of conflict that may arise and analyzing the social and cultural impact of the implementation of the KUA as a place of marriage registration for all religions. The results show that this discourse raises pros and cons from various figures. If the KUA successfully transforms into an institution that serves all religions, it may trigger a cultural paradigm shift in society. People may become more open to other religious practices and reduce the negative stigma against religious minorities. This could be the first step towards a more inclusive society. On the other hand, there is a risk that integrating these services could lead to a blurring of each religion's identity. Some groups may feel that their religious traditions and practices are no longer valued or fully recognized in the context of these shared services. This research uses a type of normative legal research, which conducts research on library legal materials or secondary data. Normative legal research examines positive legal norms in the form of laws and regulations, this research explores the views of the community and religious leaders regarding the change in the function of the KUA, as well as the steps needed to implement this policy effectively

Implementation of Regent Regulation Number 19 of 2023 Against Early Marriage Rates in Bojonegoro Regency (Case Study of Bojonegoro Religious Affairs Office)

Abstract Introduction to the Problem: The impact of early marriage on children is also seen in the risk of a large psychological condition because mentally almost all of them are not ready to assume great responsibility in fostering family relationships so that it can lead to divorce, even from a health perspective a woman who marries under the age of 20 is at risk of cervical cancer because she is a teenager. Bojonegoro Regency is one of the districts in the spotlight related to the high rate of early marriage in East Java, Bojonegoro Regency is included in the top 10 high marriage rates in East Java. Purpose/Study Objectives: This study aims to find out about how the implementation of marriage incentives at the Bojonegoro Regency Religious Affairs Office based on the Regent's Regulation and to find out how the impact analysis of Regent's Regulation Number 19 of 2023 on the level of early marriage in Bojonegoro Regency. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method used in this research is empirical juridical which is focused on examining phenomena that occur in the field and making it the main source of data, such as the results of interviews and also the results of field studies. Which uses a qualitative approach and field study data analysis. Findings: The results showed that the implementation of the provision of Marriage Capability Incentives is in accordance with Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage, and Regent Regulation Number 19 of 2023 concerning the provision of marriage capability incentives, but even so it is not enough to reduce the high rate of early marriage in Bojonegoro Regency. Paper Type: Research Article

Application for Recording Marriage Events at KUA: Design and Implementation Using Visual Studio 2012 and MySQL

In the management of data recording marriage events at the KUA (the Office of Religious Affairs) is still manual and has not utilized information technology to the fullest. The process of inputting, managing and storing data on recording marriage events only utilizes Microsoft Office applications and there is even some data that is written manually so that the process of presenting reports for recording marriage events is still relatively slow and inefficient, there are often errors and loss of data which results in the KUA having to search for data again. To overcome this problem, an application design is carried out that can speed up the process of recording marriage events at the KUA. Design and Implementation was using Visual Studio 2012 and MySQL as a database processing place. The application designed to support the process of recording marriage events more effectively and efficiently.

Differences in Water-Saving Behaviors Among College Students: Research Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

The implementation of water-saving methods has become imperative in college water management to facilitate the promotion of the sustainable growth of water resources within educational institutions. This research aimed to identify differences in water-saving behaviors (WSBs) among college students due to different environmental education in their schools and to determine the corresponding driving factors. The specific steps were as follows: Firstly, specific factors based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and specific WSBs were selected for conducting a questionnaire. Then, 347 college students from HUE’s School of Water Conservancy and Hydroelectric Power (S1) and School of Mathematics and Physics (S2) were surveyed. Finally, factor analysis and gray relational analysis were utilized to analyze the data. The results show that the college students from S1 scored better in regard to three WSBs than the students from S2. This can be attributed to the better environmental education offered by S1, which improved the students’ understanding of the importance of water saving. This paper highlights the differences in WSBs among college students and suggests ways for college administrators in departments concerned with course offerings, such as the Ministry of Education and the Office of Academic Affairs, to improve these behaviors.

Assessing trends for developed INBDE questions: A dental school experience.

The aim of this study was to assess trends related to integrated questions created by fourth-year dental students as a part of the Basic Science and Clinical Science Spiral Seminar Series (BaSiCSsss) at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). Deidentified BaSiCSsss presentations from 2019 to 2023 were obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs at TUSDM. The integrated questions created by fourth-year dental students were extracted and compiled into an Excel sheet. Following the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) guidelines for the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) question construction, each question was evaluated on 13 distinct categories. The categories consisted of 10 foundational knowledge (FK) and three clinical content (CC) areas. Calibration of the two investigators (Kyle E. Wright and Samar Shaikh) was performed. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to evaluate trends of FK and CC category representation across the 4 years. Twelve hundred fifty-six questions were extracted from the BaSiCSsss presentations between academic years 2019 and 2023. CC1 (diagnosis and treatment planning) emerged as the most represented category at 44.2% of the questions while FK2 (physics and chemistry to explain normal biology and pathobiology) had the least representation at 1.1%. Statistically significant year-to-year differences (p<0.05) were identified in FK1, FK5, FK6, FK8, CC1, and CC2 with FK5, FK6, and CC2 exhibiting a notable downward trend over the 4 years. The current study highlights the trends in student-created integrated questions. Understanding these trends may aid in curriculum development, focusing on areas with decreasing representation and ensuring a balanced coverage of topics optimizing learning outcomes.

The Influence of Competence, Motivation, Facilities and Infrastructure, and Leadership Style on Performance and Their Implications for Work Achievement

Improving employee performance requires a good strategy, starting with enhancing elements of competence, motivation, adequate facilities and infrastructure support, and a good leadership style, which can improve employee performance and ultimately lead to increased employee achievement, thereby achieving organizational goals. The purpose of this research is to understand the overview of competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, leadership style, performance, and work achievement, as well as to determine the influence of competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, and leadership style on performance and their implications for work achievement. The subjects of this research are the Civil Servants of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. The research method uses a descriptive and verification approach with descriptive survey and explanatory survey methods. The sample consists of 91 people, using primary data. Path analysis techniques are employed. The results of the research show that: (1) All variables have high average values, ranging from 4.11 to 4.37. The performance variable has the highest average at 4.37, and the X2 motivation variable has the highest average at 4.28. In general, competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, leadership style, performance, and work achievement are rated highly. Correlation test results show (R) 0.787 and the coefficient of determination of variable X on variable Y (R2) is 62%, with the remaining (E) 38%, and for variable Y on variable Z (R2) 85.2%, with the remaining 14.8% influenced by other factors not examined. (2) Simultaneously, competence, motivation, facilities and infrastructure, and leadership style significantly influence performance (35.049 &gt; 2.477). (3) Partially, there is a significant influence of competence (-2.370 &gt; -1.986), motivation (6.053 &gt; 1.986), and leadership style (3.644 &gt; 1.986) on performance, while there is no influence of facilities and infrastructure on performance (1.002 &lt; 1.986). (4) There is a significant influence of performance on work achievement (22.591 &gt; 1.986).

Legal Protection of Siri Wives Who Have Not Been Registered at the Dukcapil

A siri marriage is a marriage carried out in accordance with Islamic law, but not officially recorded at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) or other government institutions. In other words, this marriage is valid religiously, but not recognized by state law. Siri marriages that are not registered in Dukcapil place wives in a vulnerable position to legal injustice. This research aims to find out and examine the legal protection for Siri wives who have not been registered in Dukcapil. This research is a type of normative legal research. This research uses a statutory approach, this research also uses secondary and primary data so that the research results prove that it is based on law. This research shows that a form of legal protection for unregistered wives can actually be included in one family but only records that the marriage has occurred. And in the KK there will be written the statement "marriage has not been registered"

Implementasi Sistem Informasi Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan (SIMPATIKA) Seksi Pendidikan Madrasah di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Palangka Raya

This article aims to describe the implementation of the Madrasah Education Section's Educator and Education Personnel Management Information System (SIMPATIKA) at the Palangka Raya City Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The main focus in this research includes: implementation, effectiveness of use, and inhibiting factors of SIMPATIKA implementation. This research was conducted qualitatively with data collection through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that: 1) The implementation of SIMPATIKA has been carried out by the Madrasah Education Section at the Palangka Raya City Ministry of Religious Affairs Office, which is managed by SIMPATIKA Special operators.2) The effectiveness of using SIMPATIKA as a madrasah data management system has not been fully realized.3) The inhibiting factors of SIMPATIKA implementation are mainly caused by the ignorance of some teachers in accessing the management information system for educators and education personnel (PTK). This has led to the delegation of SIMPATIKA account management to madrasah operators, whereas the account should be managed individually by each educator. The proposed solution is to hold technical guidance on the SIMPATIKA management information system, and provide an understanding of the rights and responsibilities in using individual SIMPATIKA accounts..

Understanding and Application of Spousal Rights and Obligations Based on Surah Al-Nisa’ Verse 34 in Simpang Kiri, Aceh

Marriage in Islam aims to create a harmonious family rooted in the principles of sakinah (tranquility), mawaddah (love), and rahmah (compassion). However, a limited understanding of spousal rights and obligations—especially in Simpang Kiri Subdistrict, Subulussalam City, Aceh—often leads to conflicts that can culminate in divorce. This study analyzes the local community’s perceptions and practices regarding marital rights and obligations as outlined in Surah Al-Nisa’, verse 34, while also evaluating the impact of local customs on household dynamics. Employing a qualitative field research approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and observations with community members, religious leaders, and officials from the local Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). The findings indicate that the community’s understanding of spousal rights and obligations primarily focuses on tangible aspects such as financial support and mahr (dowry), often overlooking the essential Islamic values of justice and compassion. Additionally, local customs significantly shape marital practices, frequently resulting in inconsistencies with Islamic principles. This study recommends enhancing religious education and fostering collaboration between religious institutions and community leaders to deepen the understanding of marital roles in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Providing Quality Family Planning Services in the United States: Recommendations of the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (Revised 2024)

This update, titled Providing Quality Family Planning Servicesa in the United States: Recommendations of the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (Revised 2024), provides recommendations developed by the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These recommendations represent an update to Providing Quality Family Planning (QFP) Services: Recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (OPA), originally published in 2014. The updated recommendations outline how to provide quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for people of reproductive age but can also be used to guide the care of people of any age when the content is relevant to their needs, including family-building services, contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, early pregnancy management, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and testing services, and other preventive health services. The recommendations aim to enable health care providers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to ensure that all people, regardless of individual characteristics such as sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, disability, or race, can have their SRH needs met. The primary audience for these recommendations is providers and potential providers of SRH services to people of reproductive age, such as providers working in clinical settings dedicated to SRH service delivery, including those funded by the Title X family planning programb as well as primary care providers and other subspecialty providers who may identify SRH needs and make referrals. During the past decade, several changes have taken place in the United States that have affected SRH care delivery, including technological advances, recognition of long-standing inequities, and other legal and regulatory changes. This broader context has been considered in designing the updated recommendations. This update of the QFP aims to provide guidance on the provision of person-centered SRH care focused on individuals' needs, values, and preferences. The update offers specific recommendations for how to provide high-quality SRH care and connects users to relevant guidelines, primary research, and other resources to inform best practices. In addition to incorporating new evidence, this update incorporates newer approaches to care, including adopting a health equity lens that recognizes the impact of structural and interpersonal racism, classism, ableism, and bias based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity on health and the provision of quality SRH care. OPA will update these QFP recommendations periodically to reflect new findings in the scientific literature and revisions to the clinical guidelines referenced in this update.

Equity in Providing Quality Family Planning Services in the United States: Recommendations of the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (Revised 2024).

Updating the Quality Family Planning recommendations is an essential step toward offering all people evidenced-informed, person-centered, equitable, and inclusive sexual and reproductive health care. What constitutes quality sexual and reproductive health care constantly evolves as scientific research generates new evidence. In addition, the context in which people seek and receive sexual and reproductive health care has changed significantly in recent years. Today's sexual and reproductive health context is also complex and evolving against the backdrop of an increasing awareness of the impact of structural and interpersonal racism, classism, discrimination (or bias) based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and ableism on health and sexual and reproductive health care. The Office of Population Affairs of the HHS sought to be responsive to these complex conditions by centering equity in the update of its Quality Family Planning recommendations from start to finish, including in its approach to reviews of published literature, the creation of expert and technical workgroups to assess the literature and make recommendations, and actively engaging persons with lived experience to gather their insights so that the final product could genuinely respond to the needs of the community.

Implementasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Nikah Online (Simkah) dalam Administrasi Pernikahan di Kua Kecamatan Bajeng Kabupaten Gowa

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the online Marriage Management Information System (SIMKAH) in marriage administration at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Bajeng District, Gowa Regency. The main focus of this research is to understand how SIMKAH is implemented and the obstacles faced in the process. This study raises two main questions: (1) What is the role of the KUA in implementing SIMKAH in Bajeng District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi? and (2) What are the factors that hinder the implementation of SIMKAH in the KUA? This research uses a qualitative approach with triangulation methods in data collection, which involves observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consist of the Head of KUA and administrative staff directly involved in the implementation of SIMKAH. The approach used in this study is normative and juridical, which allows the researcher to understand the legal aspects and regulations related to SIMKAH. The results of the study show that the implementation of SIMKAH at the KUA of Bajeng District has made a positive contribution to improving the efficiency of marriage administration; however, several challenges remain, including limited human resources and inadequate technological infrastructure. These findings are expected to serve as an evaluation for improving technology-based marriage administration services at KUA.

Education of the "SusCatinTing" application on changes in knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of brides-to-be.

The "SusCatinTing" application is a digital health intervention designed to enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of brides-to-be regarding stunting prevention during the critical first 1000 days of life. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of this application in improving stunting prevention efforts among brides-to-be in Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. The application provides educational content on healthy pregnancy, maternal nutrition, and stunting prevention strategies, incorporating both text and audio explanations to ensure accessibility for illiterate and visually impaired users. A quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a single-group pretest-posttest approach involving 50 pairs of brides-to-be with internet-connected Android smartphones. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires administered by trained enumerators, focusing on KAP related to stunting prevention. The results indicated a significant improvement in KAP scores post-intervention (knowledge score increase: 42.59, p < 0.001). The application's unique features, including interactive quizzes and a certification process for marriage registration at the Office of Religious Affairs, contributed to its effectiveness. The study concludes that the "SusCatinTing" application is a promising tool for enhancing health education and promoting preventive behaviors among brides-to-be. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term impact of such digital interventions on stunting rates and maternal-child health outcomes.

Causes of Early Marriage in Banjar Regency, Martapura District, City

The Early marriage is a marriage that occurs at a very young age, based on law 16 of 2019 where early marriage occurs at the age of 19 for men and women. Where children who marry young are often not physically mentally or emotionally mature. However, the facts researched at the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) of Martapura District, a city in Banjar Regency, where there are still many rates of early marriage, in the last 2 years from 2022-2023, even though it has been prohibited in Law 16 of 2019. Early marriage will still be allowed if there is a dispensation letter by the religious court. The purpose of this study is to be able to know. The impact of early marriage at the Religious Affairs Office in Banjar Regency, Martapura Kota District. And the researcher uses a qualitative research approach where the researcher tries to gain an understanding of the phenomenon in the problem being studied and in clarity of the statementor reality about the impact found, namely positive impact and negative impact.

Upaya Pemerintah dalam Menurunkan Angka Pernikahan Dini di Desa Teluk Sentosa Kabupaten Labuhan Batu

This study aims to determine the government's efforts to reduce the number of early marriages in Teluk Sentosa Village, the government party referred to here is the religious affairs office (KUA). This research uses a descriptive qualitative method which aims to describe the atmosphere or situation in the research. This research was conducted by means of observation, interviews and documentation conducted with two informants in the form of religious instructors at the religious affairs office. The results found are: that the government has made many efforts to reduce the number of marriages in Teluk Sentosa village, one of which is by means of a socialization program carried out by them and notification of marriage requirements on a regular basis, which is carried out by the KUA government to the community and also adolescents. . In addition, it provides education about early marriage so as to provide new, open views and changes to the community regarding early marriages that occur, especially in Teluk Sentosa village. Religious instructors are presented as an aid in guiding the surrounding community in carrying out efforts made from the religious affairs office itself. In addition, the religious affairs office (KUA) has also provided solutions and also problem solving if things happen that are not desired in the underage couple, then the government has negotiated with certain conditions so that it can make it easier for the couple.

Correlation between Geography of Residence, Socio-Culture and Family Structure with Early Marriage In South Bangka

Background: One of four women in the world who had married before 18 years old. Bangka Belitung Islands Province was in the third highest rate of early marriage in Indonesia. This province was mostly a coastal area that had a variety of social cultures. The purpose of the study was to analyze the correlation between the geography of residence, socio-culture, and family structure with early marriage and explore these three factors. Methods: This study used a qualitative study method with 13 informants for qualitative research (5 young women and their parents, village head, Head of Religious Affairs Office, Head of Islamic Community Development Division, Ministry of Religion). Qualitative research was conducted by conducting in-depth interviews with purposive sampling and explained through transcription, coding and categorization processes. Results: Qualitative research found that the geographical factors of residence, socio-culture and family structure influence early marriage. Conclusion: The geography of residence, socio-culture and family structure influenced early marriage. Suggestion: A synergistic effort by providing reproductive health education and sexuality education to children and adolescents. Keywords: Early marriage, geography of residence, socio-cultural, family structure, South Bangka

Implementation of the Marriage Management Information System (SIMKAH) in the Religious Affairs Office, Central City District, Gorontalo City

Implementation of the Marriage Management Information System (SIMKAH) in the Religious Affairs Office, Central City District, Gorontalo City

The Role of the Religious Affairs Office in Reducing Early Marriage (Implementation of Law No. 16 of 2019 in Sidowayah Village, Pancur District, Rembang Regency)

This research aims to examine the role of the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) and the effectiveness of the implementation of Law No. 16 of 2019 in reducing early marriage in Sidowayah Village. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. The results showed that the KUA in Sidowayah Village plays an active role in socializing and edufuture bride and groomg the community about the dangers of early marriage and the provisions of Law No. 16 of 2019. The KUA's efforts have increased the community's understanding of the negative impacts of early marriage and children's rights. The implementation of Law No. 16 of 2019 has shown positive results by increasing public awareness of the minimum age for marriage. Education programs related to the dangers of early marriage and children's rights have shown positive results with indications of a decrease in the number of early marriages. However, there are several challenges in the implementation of this law, such as a lack of public awareness of the importance of complying with the law, strong cultural resistance in some environments, inconsistent law enforcement against violations of underage marriage, and social structures that support early marriage such as poverty and gender inequality. This research provides an overview of the role of KUA and the effectiveness of Law No. 16 of 2019 in efforts to reduce early marriage. Continuous and collaborative efforts from various parties, such as KUA, local government, and the community, are needed to address early marriage and achieve children's welfare. Keywords: Early marriage, Law no. 16 of 2019, KUA