Central Semarang Research Articles

Water sensitive urban design approach for flood prone area (Study case: Kauman Riverfront Area, Semarang)

Kauman Semarang Riverfront Area is the center of the trade and services area in Semarang, especially for traditional trade. This area is located between three ethnic villages and is adjacent to Kali Semarang, a river that has an important meaning and historical value for the city’s development. Kauman Area is located in Central Semarang District, Semarang City, and is within a 1 km radius of the Semarang Old Town, a tourist attraction in the cultural heritage field, which is known as the priority of socio-cultural development on the city and province scale. However, with this type of potential, Kauman Riverfront Area has a medium-high flooding threat. In 2021, the number of flood incidents was the highest within five years (88 incidents). This study aims to examine the WSUD approach for the study area that focuses on the urban water system to decrease flooding risk and its correlation with urban design elements. The chosen method for this research is a fragmental method that consists of four steps, which begin with collecting data until producing the WSUD component approach, which is likely to be implied. The results show that the WSUD components and water system for Kauman Riverfront Area to increase the stormwater infiltration and storage.

Pengaruh Work Life Balance dan Kesejahteraan Psikologis terhadap Keterlibatan Kerja Pegawai Kelurahan dan Kecamatan Semarang Tengah

The purpose of the study is to analyze and explain (1) the effect of work-life balance on the work involvement of employees of Kelurahan and Kecamatan Semarang Tengah (2) the effect of psychological well-being on the work involvement of employees of Kelurahan and Kecamatan Semarang Tengah. This research is a type of explanatory research. The research sample was 100 employees of the village office and sub-district of Central Semarang, Semarang City. Data collection using the google form application is sent to all respondents. Respondents who fill out a complete questionnaire become data that can be analyzed. For the purposes of data analysis, instrument tests, model tests and hypothesis tests (t tests) are carried out. The research findings are (1) Work-life balance has a positive effect on the work involvement of employees of the Kelurahan and Central Semarang sub-districts. (2) Psychological well-being has a positive effect on the work involvement of employees of Kelurahan and Central Semarang District. Based on research findings that show that work involvement is influenced by work-life balance and psychological well-being, therefore, sub-districts and sub-districts in making policies related to human resource management need to provide space for employees to build work-life balance and the formation of psychological well-being of employees.

Self-Esteem and Peer Social Support: How Do They Contribute to High School Students' Academic Hardiness?

Several factors, including internal and external factors, often cause academic hardiness in students. This research aims to analyze the influence of student self-esteem as a student's internal factor and peer social support as a student's external factor on students' level of academic hardiness. This research uses a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. This research was conducted on 350 public high school students in Central Semarang District who were taken using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique. The instruments used in this research were the self-esteem scale (29 valid items α = .926), the peer social support scale (27 valid items α = .895), and the academic hardiness scale (24 valid items α = .845). The data was analyzed using multiple regression tests and met the classical test. The results show p-value = .000 (p <0.05). The coefficient of determination value shows that self-esteem and social support from peers influence academic hardiness by 44,6%. Meanwhile, some of it is influenced by other variables outside the research. This research impacts guidance and counseling teachers and counselors so they can provide services to increase self-esteem, peer social support, and student academic hardiness.

The Relationship between The Amount and Frequency of Milk Consumption with The Incidence of Stunting in Semarang City

Semarang has reduced the stunting rate by 8,6% in 2021. The district with the highest prevalence in Semarang City is Central Semarang with a stunting rate of 7,25%. Efforts to reduce the prevalence of stunting need to be carried out further to reuduce the stunting prevalence in Semarang. Lack of milk consumption is one of the factors that causes stunting.
 This study used a case-control design by examining nutritional status height/age (stunting) as the dependent variable, amounts, and frequency of milk consumption as independent variables, as well as mother's knowledge, father's education, mother's education, father's occupation, mother's occupation, family income, history Exclusive breastfeeding, and infectious diseases as confounding variables. The research subjects were 24 mothers of stunted toddlers and 24 mothers of toddlers who were not stunted. Bivariate data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square or Fisher test as an alternative. The bivariate analysis results were selected to be continued in multivariate analysis using the logistic regression test.
 After controlling for confounding variables, the most dominant variable with the incidence of stunting is milk consumption, with an OR value of 12,5. Toddlers with milk consumption ≤38 g/day will have a 12,5 times higher risk of experiencing stunting.

Pengembangan WBTB (Warisan Budaya Tak Benda) di Kota Semarang

The development of an inclusive city in Semarang City can be supported by the development of tourism based on Intangible Cultural Heritage. Therefore, this study aims to find out what intangible cultural heritages that exist in the city of Semarang. Which of them have the potential to be developed, and analyze the prioritized development strategies. This research method is quantitative with the stages of identification of the intangible cultural heritages, determining the priority of intangible cultural heritage 1 and intangible cultural heritage 2, and determining the strategy for the development of them. The results of the study showed that the largest percentage of types of intangible cultural heritages was traditional knowledge with a value of 42%. The types of intangible cultural heritages with the smallest percentage are manuscripts, customs, and traditional sports with a value of 1%, respectively. After going through twice prioritization of the intangible cultural heritages, three of it were selected with the greatest potential for development: Warak Ngendog in Central Semarang District, Wayang Orang Ngesti Pandowo in Candisari District, and Haul KRT Sumodiningrat in South Semarang District. The SWOT strategy analysis shows that the three selected intangible cultural heritages need to be developed by improving the quality of their cultural tourism by empowering the community, providing outreach to the community to maintain cultural tourism supporting facilities and infrastructure, building tourism supporting infrastructure, and increasing stakeholder cooperation. The results of this research can contribute to help Semarang City become an inclusive city supported by Intangible Cultural Heritage-based tourism development.

The effect of taxpayer awareness on personal tax compliance with the willingness to pay tax as a mediation variable

The goal of this study is to examine how personal tax compliance, as mediated by willingness to pay taxes, is affected by taxpayer awareness. 10,661 individual taxpayers who were enrolled with the Central Semarang Two Primary Tax Office made up the study's population. This approach to research is quantitative. The sample for this study, calculated using the Slovin formula, consisted of 100 respondents. Partial Least Square (PLS) data analysis revealed a positive relationship between taxpayer awareness and willingness to pay tax, willingness to pay tax has a positive relationship with taxpayer compliance, and individual taxpayer compliance is positively impacted by taxpayer awareness. Additionally, the impact of individual taxpayer compliance on taxpayer awareness is impacted by willingness to pay taxes.

The Effect of City Development on Temperature in The City of Semarang

Semarang City is one of the most densely populated cities in Central Java Province, which has experienced land conversion due to increased development. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship and influence of urban development on temperature in the urban area of Semarang from 1980 to 2020. Population data, land use changes, temperature change data from 1980 to 2020, and remote sensing images were used.The influence of city development and temperature used inferential statistics, which is a method related to data analysis for forecasting or drawing conclusions about the overall data. Regression analysis is one part of inferential statistics that is widely used in the decision-making process. Semarang is experiencing development, both in terms of physical appearance and population growth. The population continues to increase until it almost doubles over a period of 40 years, which is directly proportional to the increase in temperature in the city of Semarang. The results of the analysis show that the development of the city seen from changes in population and changes in built-up land has an effect on temperature changes in the city of Semarang by up to 69.9%. The spatial distribution of temperature changes shows the direction of the center of Semarang City activities in the Districts of Central Semarang, North Semarang, East Semarang, South Semarang, and Gajah Mungkur, which is also in accordance with the condition of the area, which is also a residential area and the city center.

Teacher's Perception of the Synectic Model and Problem-Based Learning on Poetry Writing Skills in Class IV Elementary School

Indonesian language lessons are often underestimated as difficult, but in reality, many students do not understand Indonesian language learning, one of which is writing poetry. Writing poetry cannot be done through conventional methods because writing poetry requires a very high imagination. One of the innovations that can be done in poetry writing is the synectic model and the problem-based learning model. The purpose of this research is an exploratory study of synectic models and problem-based learning on poetry writing skills for class IV. The method used in this research is an exploratory qualitative conducted in elementary schools in the Kanjengan Cluster, Central Semarang. The results of the analysis show that teachers need innovation in learning to increase students' imagination which will later be poured into the form of poetry. One of the innovations that can be applied is to use synectic models and problem-based learning in the process of learning to write poetry.

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Ibu dalam Melaksanakan Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap pada Anak di Puskesmas Miroto Kota Semarang

ABSTRACTBackground: Complete basic immunization coverage in Indonesia in the last five years has not reached the target set in the Ministry of Health's Strategic Plan. Public health center as the operator of immunization operations must be supported by the implementation of a good health management function. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of facilitating factors, enabling factors, reinforcing factors and factorsthat influence mothers in carrying out complete basic immunization for children in relation to UCI achievement at Miroto Public Health Center, Central Semarang District, Semarang City.Methods: This study is analitic observational research with cross-sectional study design. The population of this research is mothers who have a minimum age of 1 under five who reside at Miroto Health Center. The research sample was 50 mothers with simple random sampling technique. Processing and data analysis with quantitative methods with univariate and bivariate analysis using the Chi Square test. Results: The results showed that there was an effect of mother's education level, mother's level of knowledge about completeness of basic immunization for infants, mother's employment status, number of children, family support, and effect on completeness of immunization.Meanwhile, family income does not affect the completeness of immunization.Conclusion: The achievement of UCI in the Public health center area of the Miroto Health Center is only 62% so that the follow-up reaches the target set at 95%.Variables that affect mothers in carrying out complete immunization are mother's education level, mother's level of knowledge, mother's employment status, number of children, family support, and what does not affect is family income.

Konsep Hidden Layer pada Perancangan Taman Brumbungan Kota Semarang

Hidden layers concept in the design of the Semarang City Brumbungan Park. Brumbungan Park is an open space located on Jalan Pringgading, Central Semarang District, Semarang City. The Location of Brumbungan Park in the previous condition was a vehicle parking area for culinary stalls in the vicinity. In 2016 there was a discourse to restore this park according to its function as a city park and green open space. The Central Java Environmental and Building Arrangement Work Unit in collaboration with the Central Java Regional Indonesian Architects Association held a green open space design competition to produce designs that could be implemented in the park. The Brumbungan park design that is offered tries to answer the problems and issues that occur around the park, as well as being able to accommodate various functions and activities in the park. The methodology used in this study are qualitative method by data inventory, analysis and synthesis then design concept determination and development. The result of the planning is the Hidden Layer of Semarang design concept, which means that even on a small scale, this new garden design is expected to contribute to green open spaces in Semarang, set a precedent, open new discourses, and become a catalyst for the development of parks and open spaces. Physical implementation of the concept, this park will be hidden and surrounded by vegetation (hidden layer) so that the facilities will be enjoyed while in the park.

Employee Performance Improvement through Employee Empowerment and Employee Organization Learning in Semarang Tengah District, Semarang City

<p>Optimal public service activities that will be carried out by local government organizations such as sub-districts require qualified state civil servants. This study aims to analyze the effect of employee empowerment and organizational learning on employee performance. The population of this research is employees in Central Semarang District as many as 158 people, the number of samples is 123 people who are selected by using proportional random sampling. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression with SPSS Version 22. The results show that employee empowerment and organizational learning have a significant effect on employee performance.</p>

POTENTIALS OF GREEN OPEN SPACES IN AIR QUALITY CONTROL OF SEMARANG CITY, INDONESIA

The development of Semarang City has an impact on reducing Green Open Space (GOS), decreasing air quality, only having 70 days which is categorized as quite good. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the distribution of GOS and determine the potential need for GOS for air quality control. The method applied is image interpretation to identify the area of GOS, measure air quality conditions at 5 locations in the city of Semarang, calculate the potential of GOS and analyze the need for green open space to reduce air pollution. The area GOS of Semarang City (covering 5 sub-districts) is only 21.6% or 1,109.8 hectares. Central Semarang District has the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption capacity: only 12% GOS or 14,705 kg/day equivalent to CO2 emitted by 15,318 people (20.65% of the population). As a result, GOS in Central Semarang supplied the smallest amount of oxygen (O2), approximately 18,381.6 kg/day which could be inhaled as many as 14,705 people (19.83% of the population in Central Semarang District). Overall, the city of Semarang is only able to produce O2 of 375,067.2 kg/day. Increasing the plant area in the GOS to 30%, the amount of CO2 absorbed will increase to 59.4% and O2 can be available for 57.02% of the total population in the coastal area of Semarang City.

Development of an Android-Based Application for Family Planning Education and Consultation (SIDUTA KB)

In suppressing the rate of population growth, the government seeks to optimize the Family Planning (KB) program. Miroto Public Health Center is a health center in the Central Semarang District which experienced a decrease of 13.4% of new family planning memberships. The decline was caused by the increase in the number of births, the delay in contraceptive services and the soaring unmet need during the pandemic. To support the role of cadres in providing socialization easily without having to meet during this pandemic, a Family Planning Education and Consultation System (SIDUTA KB) was created. Methods: This study uses Research and Development (RnD) which refers to the Sugiyono model with limited trials. The research data analysis technique is descriptive analysis and the data collected consists of qualitative and quantitative. Results: In this study, design validation was carried out through media expert tests with a percentage score of 83.55% (5 experts), material experts at 81.11% (3 experts), and users by 86.72% (73 users). Conclusion: SIDUTA KB makes it easy for users to find educational content about family planning programs, conduct consultations, and choose Miroto Health Center facilities or services related to the family planning program.

Kebijakan Pemerintah Sebagai Solusi Meningkatkan Pengembangan UMKM di Masa Pandemi

This study aims to analyze the effect of providing social assistance, tax incentives, and expansion of working capital on the development of MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research was conducted at UMKM West Semarang and Central Semarang. The population in this study were MSME actors who had taken advantage of tax incentives and received social assistance in West and Central Semarang 2. Purposive sampling was used to obtain a sample of 269 MSMEs. The research data were obtained as many as 56 observations carried out on a weekly basis from April to October 2020 using the documentary method. The analysis technique uses multiple linear regression to test the research hypothesis. The results showed that the provision of social assistance, tax incentives, and expansion of working capital affected the development of MSMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is based on testing through industrial attractiveness theory approach. The results of this study can provide additional information for the government in preparing a large scheme for economic protection and recovery programs for MSMEs affected by Covid-19 as well as evaluating the MSME business strategy towards a modern UMKM business model while maintaining health protocols.

Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Dan Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Koran Jawa Pos

This study aims to analyze the effect of product quality and promotion on purchasing decisions. The data used in this study are primary data obtained from questionnaires. The number of samples is 100 consumers of Jawa Pos newspaper in business agents in the old city area of Central Semarang. The analysis technique used is multiple regression methods and hypothesis testing using the F test and t test. The results showed that the product quality variable had a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Promotion variables have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. And the variable that has the most dominant influence on purchasing decisions is the variable of product quality. From this research, the R2 value of 0.779 is obtained, which means that 77.9% of the purchasing decision variable can be explained by the product quality and promotion variables, the remaining 22.1% is explained by other variables outside the study.

Developing Learning Model of Basic Throw In Physical and Health Education Through Games for Second Grade Students In Central Semarang District

This study aims to produce a model of basic throw through games which is useful for teachers in giving lessons to primary school students. This development model is a procedural development, because it is in accordance with the problem to be solved and the objectives to be achieved. The procedure used includes five main stages, namely: 1) conducting an analysis of the product you want to develop, 2) making an initial product of a model of basic throw through games for primary students, 3) expert validation, 4) field testing, and 5) product revision. The data are qualitative and quantitative data, while the instruments are list question and observations. Data analysis uses percentages to analyze and subject ratings to assess the feasibility, quality and acceptability of the product. The research study in a model of basic throw through games for primary students along with the development of infrastructure, regulations, and playing techniques. The model for developing basic throw through this game is proven to be feasible, of quality, then acceptable for developing the concept skills of game motion and increasing the physical fitness of primary school students, because respondents when playing ball show that the average category is quite good, meaning that this development model is average - can be demonstrated.

The Effectiveness of Local Wisdom-Based Integrative Thematic English Education Games in 2013 Curriculum

The 2013 curriculum at the elementary level emphasizes the competence of students focused on character education. However, this curriculum does not include English as a means of mastering global knowledge. Based on this, the purposes of this research are to fulfill the absence of English subject which has not been integrated thematically in 2013 curriculum and to examine the effectiveness of English learning model using local wisdom-based thematic integrative education games for the 1st grade of elementary school students as well as to maintain local wisdom as a strategy to construct the character of youth nation. Data collection methods are interview, observation, questionnaire, and literature study. The other method is the pre-test and post-test experimental design. Respondents of this study are 148 students of the 1st grade elementary school in 17 elementary schools in Central Semarang. The results of both tests show that this model has proven to be effective in increasing the English competence of those students. This learning media is considered appropriate because this media is very interesting and fun so that it can encourage students to learn English and make students enthusiastic in learning so that it gives good results.

Consumption behavior and the lack of financial literacy among teens

Purpose – The main purpose of this study is to examine role of financial literacy, peer conformity, and hedonic lifestyle towards teenagers’ consumption behavior.Method - Consumer behavior explains the desire to have excessive consumption. The population in this study were all adolescents high school and university in the region of Central Semarang, amounting to 26 583 students, with a sample of 100 adolescents. This study uses a quantitative approach to data collection methods in the form of a questionnaire. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis.Result - Peer conformity, hedonistic lifestyle, and financial literacy simultaneously influence consumer behavior adolescent high school and university in the Middle Semarang with a contribution of 37%. Partially significance value 0769 for peer conformity and 0. 992 for financial literacy while lifestyle 0:00 hedonic significance value. In this study, only hedonic factors that influence consumer behavior of teenagers.Implication - This study can be used to understand behavior in teenager, especially in terms of purchase and consumption behavior.Originaility - This research examine financial literacy in teenager phase.

Pengaruh Moral Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi terhadap Persepsi atas Tax Evasion dengan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak sebagai Variabel Mediasi

The purpose of this study is to be able to analyze the effect of moral on perception of tax evasion mediated by taxpayer compliance. Calculation of the number of research samples using Slovin formula, the sample in the study was as many as 100 questionnaires distributed directly in Central Semarang Two Primary Tax Office with the permission of the official in charge of the Tax Office. Data analysis uses the WarpPLS 4.0 program with Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The Results of previois studies as follows moral has a positive effect on the compliance. Compliance has a negative effect on perception of tax evasion. Moral has a negative effect on perception of tax evasion. Compliance mediates the effect of moral on perception of tax evasion.

The Development of Serial Assertive Comics about Reproduction Organs: Prevention Toward Early Child Sexual Abuse

The prevalence of sexual abuse increases annually. The injuries have various impacts, both physical and psychological, for children. There is a need for effort to prevent and to prepare children to avoid sexual abuse. One of them is related to assertive comics with reproduction organs. This research uses the research and development approach done in two years. The first year was done in Central Semarang with subjects involving 28 teachers of preschool to fill the questionnaires, 30 teachers were asked to be in FGD process, and interview for 200 students to find out their initial understanding about sexual abuse, and testing the prototype in a limited trial run using 20 students of kindergarten. The technique of collecting data uses purposive sampling. Based on the findings from 200 students, 39 students have a great understanding of sexual abuse, 130 students with common knowledge, and 31 with deep understanding. Kindergarten students have the best experience in aspects of a safe location to play but have lower perceptions about parts of not to touch the body. Based on FGD results and questionnaires toward the teachers, it is gained result that teachers try to prevent sexual abuse, but from the side of media is still low and less variety. Based on the data, a prototype of assertive serial comics about reproduction organs are arranged as prevention toward early childhood sexual abuse. The suggestion, students with a lower understanding of sexual abuse, need active teachers' involvement in early childhood sexual abuse prevention programs using various media.