Bangka Belitung Province Research Articles

KNOWLEDGE OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF HYPERTENSION IN THE WORK AREA PUSKESMAS TANJUNGBATU, KUNDUR DISTRICT

Background : Hypertension is one of the biggest health problems in Indonesia, this is evidenced by the frequency with which it is found in primary health services in Indonesia with a fairly high prevalence of 25.8%. Based on the results of measurement of blood pressure, the prevalence in people over 18 years of age was 31.7% in 2007 and according to provinces in Indonesia, the highest was South Kalimantan with 39.6% and the lowest was West Papua with 20.1%. In 2013, hypertension decreased by 5.9% from 31.7% to 25.8%, this decline could occur due to several factors such as different measurement tools, people who are starting to become aware of the importance of health and people who are starting to understand about the danger of hypertension. The 5 provinces with the highest prevalence of hypertension in absolute numbers / people according to the 2013 Riskesdas, namely Bangka Belitung province with 30.9%, South Kalimantan 30.8%, East Kalimantan 29.6%, West Java 29.4% and Gorontalo with 29.4. % (Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia, 2014). The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of pregnant women about the dangers of hypertension in the working area of the Tanjungbatu Public Health Center, Kundur District. Method :This study used a descriptive research design. The research site will be conducted at the Tanjungbatu Kundur Community Health Center, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands. The population in this study were all pregnant women in the Tanjungbatu Public Health Center, totaling 160 people. Result : It can be seen that there is an average score on the knowledge of pregnant women about the dangers of hypertension, namely 1.1613 with 20 questions and 62 respondents conclusion : an average score on the knowledge of pregnant women about the dangers of hypertension, namely 1.1613 with 20 questions and 62 respondents.

The Determinants of Income Inequality in Bangka Belitung Province

Purpose: this research study focused on analyzing the conditions of income distribution and the determinants of the low Gini coefficient, namely the sectors that have the highest contribution, including the industrial, agricultural and trade sectors and labor productivity in the industrial sector in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province.Methods: the income distribution phenomenon in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province during the 2007-2018 period became the basis for analyzing the determining variables of income distribution including the industrial sector, the agricultural sector, the trade sector and the industrial labor productivity. The income distribution indicator was measured from the Gini coefficient value using the Panel Data Regression approach to determine the effect of these variables on the Gini coefficient in all regencies / cities in the Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province.Results: the results showed that the agricultural sector, industrial sector and trade sector had a negative and significant effect on the Gini coefficient. Meanwhile, labor productivity in the Industrial Sector had a significant positive effect on the Gini coefficient. The results showed that the determinant of income distribution was the agricultural sector. Further findings prove that the agricultural, industrial and trade sectors improved the income distribution.Conclusions and Relevance: this study implied for the efforts to increase the agricultural market orientation towards high productivity which was inversely contrast to the output of workers in the industrial sector proven to reduce income distribution. Therefore, the structural transformation towards industrialization and market-oriented efforts from the agricultural sector were necessary.

Application of ameliorants for of ex-tin mining soil improvement and increasing corn (Zea mays) yield

Ex-tin mining land is a degraded land with low soil fertility and poor soil physical properties. The research aimed to find the best ameliorant for the improvement of ex-tin mining soil and corn yield. This experiment, conducted in Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia, used a Randomized Block Design with 7 treatments and 4 replications: control, 20 t ha−1 biochar, 20 t ha−1 cattle manure, 20 t ha−1 mucuna compost, 10 t ha−1 biochar+10 t ha−1 cattle manure, 10 t ha−1 biochar+10 t ha−1 mucuna compost, and 10 t ha−1 cattle manure+10 t ha−1 mucuna compost. The corn variety used was Sukmaraga. The application of ameliorant significantly increased soil chemical properties (pH, potential and available P, potential and exch-K, exch-Ca, exch-Mg, exch-Na, and base saturation) and growth and yield of corn. The corn yield from the 20 t ha−1 biochar treatment was higher than that of the control, but was not significantly different from the other treatments. The single application of 20 t ha−1 biochar and the application of 10 t ha−1 biochar in combination with either 10 t ha−1 cattle manure or 10 t ha−1 mucuna compost resulted in the best soil chemical improvement and crop yields.

Study of the utilization of ex-tin mining land for agriculture: analysis of land potential and constraints faced

The reclaimed ex-mining land has the potential for agricultural development. This study aims to analyze the potential of existing tin mining land for agricultural purposes and identify the current ex-mining land status and constraints/problems in its utilization. The study was conducted in Bangka Belitung Province in 2016, with a sample of farmers who took part in ex-tin mining activities and official respondents from various institutions/agencies related to the study. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study results show that in the research site, the tin mining business permit (IUP) area (in 2012) was 473.99 thousand ha and around 7,000 ha of ex-mining land has been reclaimed and allowed for planting food crop commodities. However, the community faces several problems in using the ex-mining land, namely land legal status, soil fertility, farmer resource availability, farmers’ skill in farming on ex-mining land and limited farming capital. The clarity of the legal status of the use of ex-mining land is essential to support community interest and increase the use of ex-tin mining land as well as program support from the government in the form of assistance and infrastructure for farming development.

Developing cultural – based English textbook based on total physical response method for elementary school students

This study aimed to develop and provide an enjoyable, meaningful, and cultural – based English textbook for elementary school students on the coast of Kurau village, Bangka Belitung Province. The observation and interview were undertaken to acknowledge the needs of the students in improving and advancing their understanding of English as well as to afford them an expedient textbook to be explored. Lee and Owens (2004) model has been used for this research and development study in designing the book. Total physical response method was also implemented in some exercises within the book to engage students’ attention and comprehension towards English learning. The data gathered in this study were collected through questionnaires, pre-test, and post-test. Based on the data analysis, the research finding shows that the cultural-based English textbook for elementary students is feasible. Feasibility obtained from the book was very good. Percentage of assessment by the content expert reached 82 % and the media expert was 87%. The calculation of T-paired test showed that there was a difference in learning achievement between the pre-test and the post-test score, which was 70.00 to 78.00 or increased 15%. Thus, there is an increasing score and this cultural – based textbook is effective to be used by the elementary students.

An Overview of KMP. Gorare Route Tanjung Ru-Sadai Belitung, Bangka Belitung Province

Belitung Regency is one of the regencies in Indonesia’s Bangka Belitung Province where river crossing transportation plays a vital role in transportation activities and the region’s economy. The Gorare Ferry Motor Boat is a ro-ro type motor boat serving the Tanjung Ru-Sadai route. This form of transportation is expected to be able to stimulate economic growth in the region’s more remote areas, and the government is therefore providing subsidies to support the programme. Based on productivity data from 2010 to 2013, there was a significant increase in passenger volumes and vehicle productivity. However, the pricing rate does not cover the operating costs of the ship. This study seeks to ascertain when the service will reach breakeven and no longer require subsidies.
 Keywords: Crossing, Transportation, Role

Willingness to pay on cattle business insurance in supporting UPSUS SIWAB in Bangka Belitung Province

Apart from productivity problems, the implementation of beef cattle business is faced with various risks. Several risks faced by smallholder beef cattle business, such as; price, disease, feed, marketing, theft, and relationship with traders. In order to maintain the sustainability of the livestock business, breeders need a guarantee in order to continue their business. This guarantee can be in the form of livestock insurance. Cattle insurance is one of the important programs to support the livestock sector, given the important role of cattle insurance not only for breeders but for various parties. This study aims to obtain information about the willingness to pay (WTP) on cattle business insurance in Bangka Belitung Province. This research was conducted from June to October 2018 in Bangka Belitung Province. Data collection was carried out by interviewing 150 farmers as respondents as primary data. In order to strengthen this, secondary data was collected from the agricultural agency at the provincial level. The WTP value obtained shows that it is still below the value of the premium paid at this time, this indicates that farmers still want subsidies from the government for the implementation of AUTS to minimize the risk of livestock business.

Factors influencing the use of modern contraception among reproductive aged women in Bangka Belitung Province, Indonesia.

Introductioncontraceptives in family planning are used to control the timings between pregnancies. Although the number of those using family planning has increased, determinants of contraceptive use among women in Indonesia remain insufficient. This research aimed to identify the factors associated with contraceptive use among reproductive aged women in Bangka Belitung Province.Methodsthis study employed data from the Indonesian demographic and health survey (IDHS) 2017. The selected respondents were 768 women aged 15-49 years. Then, the determinants of contraceptive use among women were examined by multinomial logistic regression.Resultswomen’s aged 15-49 years (adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) =8.955; 95% CI=3.573-22.439), level of education (aOR=2.017; 95% CI=1.053-3.862), the number of children (aOR=1.207; 95% CI=0.498-2.926), residential location (aOR=0.877; 95% CI=0.601-1.282), wealth index (aOR=2.23; 95% CI=0.953-5.218), visited health facilities (aOR=1.683; 95% CI=1.174-2.412), knowledge of contraceptive method (aOR=2.043; 95% CI=2.043-2.043) were significantly associated with contraceptive use among reproductive age women.Conclusionfactors such as women’s age, education, number of living children, area of residence, wealth index, knowledge, and visits to health facilities were still considered significant issues in determining contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in Bangka Belitung Province.

Small Area Estimation of Sub-District’s Per Capita Expenditure through Area Effects Selection using LASSO Method

Abstract This paper discusses a small area estimation (SAE) problem when the number of small areas is relatively small compared to size of the observations. This problem is known as a sparsity problem which can caused slow convergence in obtaining the parameter estimates. The sparsity problem on small area can be imposed by assigning zero for i-th area with adequate sample size, whereas it preserve the nonzero value for i-th small area. The sparsity of area specific effects vector brings heavy tails if the SAE method cannot properly handle this complexity of specific area effect characteristic. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the sparsity issue by developing small area estimation model using the LASSO method to shrinkage the parameter estimates and select the area specific effects properly. The simulation results showed that the LASSO method produced the smallest mean square error (MSE) while the precision of the prediction were not significantly different when compared to other methods. The LASSO method was also applied to estimate the mean of per capita expenditure of sub-district levels in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Province and produced smaller MSE when compared to other methods.

Demands on Developing Cultural–Based English Textbook for Tourism Vocational Schools: Teachers’ Views

Bangka Belitung is one of the provinces with its alluring beaches, great legends, and other tourist spots that could advance its tourism advertisement higher. The present research deliberates the demands of teachers at tourism vocational schools in promoting and inserting Bangka Belitung cultural-based English textbook for tourism vocational school learners. Five English vocational teachers, 3 teachers at SMK N 1 Pangkalpinang and 2 teachers at SMK N 3 Tanjung Pandan have been interviewed to obtain their views whether cultural English textbook, based on Bangka Belitung cultural values, beliefs, and norms, could aid students’ understanding and enhance their English skills better. These two vocational schools are the schools that provide tourism major in Bangka Belitung province. Three aspects obtained from the interview results; 1) inability teachers in relating local culture and tourism with English lesson, 2) students’ boredom in learning English, and 3) the needs of developing cultural-based English textbook for vocational school students.

POLEMIK EKSTRAKSI LOGAM TANAH JARANG (STUDI TERHADAP PERENCANAAN POLITIK PEMERINTAH PROVINSI BANGKA BELITUNG)

Pulau Bangka dan Pulau Belitung merupakan penyumbang hasil pertambangan timah terbesar bagi Indonesia. Dalam aktivitas penambangan timah yang dilakukan di Kepulauan Bangka Belitung ternyata timah menghasilkan mineral ikutan atau disebut sebagai produk sampingan timah berupa kandungan mineral seperti zircon, monasit, dan xenotim, yang dinamakan sebagai logam tanah jarang (LTJ). Hasil mineral ikutan tersebut ternyata mempunyai ragam polemik dalam tahap perencanaan serta pengelolaannya yang disebut sebagai “konflik mineral LTJ”. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan perencanaan pemerintah Provinsi Bangka Belitung dalam pengelolaan logam tanah jarang (LTJ) dan mengidentifikasi tantangan dalam pengelolaan logam tanah jarang (LTJ) di Provinsi Bangka Belitung. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori James E. Anderson tentang proses kebijakan publik. Teori ini menjelaskan ada tiga tahapan dalam perumusan kebijakan yaitu formulasi masalah, formulasi kebijakan, dan penentuan kebijakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Adapun data primernya diperoleh dari hasil wawancara dengan informan yang berjumlah 8 orang yang berasal dari Distamben, BAPPEDA, Dinas Lingkungan Hidup, Wakil Gubernur, WALHI, Dosen, serta pengusaha tambang. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa perencanaan kebijakan terkait pengelolaan LTJ sudah mulai dilakukan, namun akan memerlukan beberapa tahapan lainnya serta kerja sama dari stakeholder yang berkaitan dengan pertambangan. Tantangan dalam pengelolaan LTJ juga menjadi hal yang harus dihadapi seperti dampak lingkungan yang akan ditimbulkan dari zat radioaktif yang terkandung dalam mineral LTJ, keterbatasan sumber daya manusia (SDM) dalam pengelolaan proses pemisahan mineral LTJ, serta keterbatasan teknologi juga menjadi tantangan dalam pengelolaan LTJ di Provinsi Bangka Belitung.

Urgensi Pembentukan Lembaga Adat Urang Lom Guna Memberikan Perlindungan Suku Lom

Bangka Belitung Province have a community called a native population known as the Lom or Urang Lom. Legal recognition of the Urang Lom community in the formation of the Village Customary Institution where Urang Lom still lives is a very important part of the perspective of legal protection. The form of legal protection against the existence of Urang Lom is only limited to the recognition of a traditional institution called Mapur Customary Institution which is under the auspices of the Malay Customary Institution of Bangka. The formal and material legality problem in the formation of the Urang Lom Customary Institution in Gunung Muda and Gunung Pelawan Villages is related to the synergy of the Mapur Customary Institution that has been formed with the Village Customary Institutions based on the Village Law. Gunung Muda Village, and Gunung Pelawan Village made the formation of the Village Customary Institution be difficult because it clashed with the village territorial area.

Risk of Recrudescence of Lymphatic Filariasis after Post-MDA Surveillance in Brugia malayi Endemic Belitung District, Indonesia

Belitung district in Bangka-Belitung Province, Indonesia with a population of 0.27 million is endemic for Brugia malayi and 5 rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) were completed by 2010. Based on the results of 3 transmission assessment surveys (TAS), the district is declared as achieving elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in 2017. The findings of an independent survey conducted by the National Institute of Health Research and Development (NIHRD) in the same year showed microfilaria (Mf) prevalence of 1.3% in this district. In 2019, NIHRD conducted microfilaria survey in 2 villages in Belitung district. Screening of 311 and 360 individuals in Lasar and Suak Gual villages showed Mf prevalence of 5.1% and 2.2% with mean Mf density of 120 and 354 mf/ml in the respective villages. Mf prevalence was significantly higher among farmers and fishermen compared to others and the gender specific difference was not significant. The results of a questionnaire based interview showed that 62.4% of the respondents reported to have participated in MDA in Lasar while it was 57.7% in Suak Gual village. About 42% of the Mf positive cases did not participate in MDA. Environmental surveys identified many swampy areas supporting the breeding of Mansonia vector species. Persistence of infection is evident and in the event of successful TAS3 it is necessary to monitor the situation and plan for focal MDA. Appropriate surveillance strategies including xenomonitoring in post-MDA situations need to be developed to prevent resurgence of infection. Possible role of animal reservoirs is discussed.

Respiratory Protection Programs (RPP) Implementation at Production Unit of A Tin Smelter at Bangka Belitung Islands Province

The fume generated from the reaction of flux and molten tin produces tin compounds in the atmosphere which potentially lead to stanosis or also known as tin pneumoconiosis after chronic inhalation and prolonged exposure in the workplaces e.g. in smelter industries. The risk can be minimized by implementing Respiratory Protection Program (RPP). This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of RPP at one smelter industries in Bangka Belitung Province. This is a evaluation study that qualitatively evaluate the implementation of RPP. eigth RPP elements from National safety Council (NSC) Australia was used as guideline. The secondary data from Occupational Health and Safety inspection and monitoring report at one of tin smelter from Department of Manpower (Disnaker), Banga Belitung Island province. It was found that several RPP elements have not been fully implemented, which were (1) compliance with respirator standards, (2) no selection of respirators procedure, (3) no protective clothing, (4) no fit testing execution, (5) improper management of cleaning and inspections, and (6) no evaluation of respirator usage. Moreover, specific work process that need Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) has not been anticipated, and improvement in the training materials, periodic training schedule and evaluation of the Respiratory Protection Program were emphasized. There were 3 informants in this study consisting of company managers, safety officers, and labor inspector. The implementation of RPP at PT X. Tin needs to be enhanced. Continuous coaching, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation related to the Respiratory Protection Program must be carried out more intensively both internally and externally from the government.

Pola Pertumbuhan Ikan Kerapu Sunu (Plectropomus Leopardus) Di Pelabuhan Perikanan Pantai Kurau Kabupaten Bangka Tengah

Sunu grouper fish belongs to the Seranidae family whose pattern of reproduction is anti hermaphrodite protogyny, which is the gonad as an organ that changes the transition from the female to male phase. The aims of this research is to study the growth pattern of Sunu grouper fish and find out the total of female Sunu grouper or male Sunu grouper that caught a lot. This research was conducted at the Port of Kurau Coastal Fisheries, Central Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Province from February to March 2020 using a survey method. The results showed that the catch of tiger grouper fish reached 399,94 kg, consist of 283,44 kg or 581 female fish species and 116,50 kg or 69 fish according to male sex. The total number of fish caught during the study was 650 fish with the growth pattern is allometric positif. The results also showed a coefficient of determination (R2) of female groupers 0.938 and a value of determination (R2) of 0.701 in male groupers. Based on the results of research that has been done can conclude the growth pattern of female Sunu grouper is allometric positif with value 3,09 and the growth pattern of male Sunu grouper is allometric positif with value 3,87. The total of Sunu grouper fish catch along research is about 650 fish consist of 581 female grouper fish and 69 male grouper fish

The Study of Tidal Currents as Renewable Energy in Kelabat Bay, Bangka Belitung

The rapid economic and population growth triggers a high demand for energy in Indonesia. This condition urges us to innovate in renewable energy which sustainable and environmentally friendly. One promising renewable energy is the tidal current energy which very potential in the island regions, such as Bangka Belitung Province. Kelabat Bay, which located in northern part of Bangka Island is a semi-closed waters and has a shallow and narrow gap in its center which separate Teluk Kelabat Luar (TKL) and Teluk Kelabat Dalam (TKD) region, which become the focus region in this research. This geographical condition allows potential energy amplification when the tides occur. Thus, this research aims to assess the potential energy of tidal currents as renewable energy in Kelabat Bay, especially at its narrow gap. The method used in this study was the numerical modelling using MIKE21 software and direct measurement to obtain tides and currents both in toward high tide and low tide condition. The current profile in Kelabat Bay is very influenced by the tidal which flow from TKL to TKD when toward high tide and vice versa toward low tide. The highest speed is measured at 15 meter depth on point 1 with speed up to 1.43 m/s. By this speed, it could be estimated 1494 watt of tidal current energy will be generated. This huge energy potential of tidal current at Kelabat Bay could be exploited to produce electricity in future works.

Measurement of sustainable development in Bangka Belitung Islands Province

In this paper, the authors present a review about sustainable development in the Bangka Belitung Islands Province in 2016-2018. In sustainable development research is described as a balance of economic, social, and environmental development. The data used is the Times Series data from year 2009 to year 2018 in Bangka Belitung province which is in the form of GDRP for constant price of 2010, Human Development Index, and environmental quality index. The results of the research showed that the development of several indicators of development has not been the construction of economic, social, and environmental development in Bangka Belitung Islands province. More development shows improvements from the economic side, while that for the social side has already shown a good figure. What needs to be a concern is the quality of the environment in the Bangka Belitung Islands province that shows that sustainable development in this province indicates the presence of pressure on the environment.

Mini production suction dredge for small scale tin mining in Bangka Belitung Island Indonesia

Mini Production Suction Dredge (MPSD) has been made for the people of Bangka Belitung Province Indonesia which is known as a cheap, safe and straightforward technology ship to mine tin sand from surface land under the sea level. This MPSD creates more safe production operation since the previous ships by using a traditional small boat for catching the fish. The main reason why this MPSD was created because there is no diving activity for an operator to drive the suction pipe flexibly under the sea which in some cases make the divers have problems and get injured seriously or fatality. The MPSD is a welded construction of 4 x 10 meters ship which is equipped with the suction unit, 24 HP diesel engines to drive two suction pumps, the tin separation jig and the steering winch. The basic construction of the dredge consists of 2 sides of 0.8-meter diameters x 10 metersof the steel pontoon. It operates on the sea waves which take the sand up to 15 meters deep from the mean sea level and allows no diving activity in 1 mile away from the coastline. Through its operation, the MPSD operated more stable and safer than the previous operation.

POLICY OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN BANGKA BELITUNG: A STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this article was to categorize and identify the role of stakeholders in the development of SEZs policy. Furthermore, the researchers set limits on the development of SEZs policy in Tanjung Gunung and Sungailiat. Methodology: This article used qualitative research with approach Participatory Action Research (PAR). The data were obtained through in-depth interviews, observation, and a literature study about the focus of research. The researchers also conducted focus group discussions with related agencies or institutions within the Bangka Belitung Province Government, Bangka Regency, and Central Bangka Regency. Main Findings: The results indicate that many stakeholders are involved in the SEZs policy from within both the central government and local governments. In addition, there are additional key stakeholders namely central government as represented by National Council . The primary stakeholders are local governments, and the secondary stakeholders are the mining entrepreneurs and the wider community. Application of this study: The importance of stakeholder analysis is to resolve any that arise in the development of SEZ policies in Bangka Belitung. Moreover, stakeholder analysis can help to limit the issues that can be solved in ways that are technically applicable and politically appropriate by prioritizing the common interests and greater good. Novelty/Originality: No specific research discussing the SEZ policy in Bangka Belitung, especially stakeholder analysis, has been conducted before. Stakeholder analysis identifies policy actors to realize the development of SEZs policy in Bangka Belitung which environmental friendly.

Coral Reef Degradation Due to ‘Ship Grounding’ in Indonesia: Case Study of Ship Aground in Bangka-Belitung Waters by Mother Vessel MV Lyric Poet

HighlightDamage to coral reefs by ship aground is twice the area of a football fieldFound four zones of damage including runoff, dune, blow and dispersalMortality of live coral and other benthic biota ranges from 75-100% in the affected locationThe form of damaged live coral growth is predominantly slow growing.Eight hard coral species were found on the IUCN-Redlist list with a vulnerable status.AbstractShip grounding on coral reefs often results in physical and biological damage, including dislodging and removal of corals from reefs, destruction of coral skeletons, erosion and removal of sediment deposits, and loss of three-dimensional complexity. Indonesia, as an archipelagic country, is very vulnerable to various pressures; for example, the case of ship grounding is a great concern of scientists, managers, divers, and sailors themselves. Most of the damage is very severe. The purpose of the research conducted is to identify the condition of the live coral cover, mapping the type and extent of coral reef damage, affected coral species, their conservation status, and to quantify the extent of the area of coral reef damage. Measuring the extent of damage to coral reef ecosystems using the fishbone method, while the level of damage and its impact was measured using the Underwater Photo Transect (UPT) and belt transect method. The event of the grounding of the MV Lyric Poet on the Bangka Waters, Bangka-Belitung Province, has caused damage to the coral reef ecosystem. There are four damage zones identified, i.e., trajectory, mound, propeller, and dispersion zone. Corals are damaged with a total area of 13.540m2; equivalent to twice that of an international football field. Diversity of hard coral found as many as 49 species included in the CITES-Appendix II. A total of eight protected species are included in the IUCN Red List with extinction-prone status.