Central Timor Research Articles

Implementation of Community Empowerment Policy (Study on the Customary Institution of Haumeniana Village, Bikomi Nilulat Subdistrict, North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

Village customary institutions were formed with the hope of creating an understanding in building villages according to local values, but this goal cannot be realized according to the character of the local community and tends to exist traditional institutions only to fulfill the village government structure formally but do not have a role in the community empowerment planning process. The research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach with information determined purposively with a total of 23 people, then the researcher will carry out the stages of data collection according to Creswell (2016:254-255) as qualitative observation, qualitative interview, search for qualitative documents) and qualitative audio and visual materials. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using data analysis techniques from Creswell (2016). The results of the study found that the implementation of community empowerment policies by the indigenous institutions of Haumeniana Village based on the policy implementation model from Donald Van Meter and Carl E. Van Horn (1975) found that; (1) policy standards have been flawed so that they tend to be bad policies that have been bad since the beginning, (2) human resources, incentives and infrastructure facilities are insufficient, (3) communication between organizations and strengthening activities are still ineffective, (4) the characteristics of implementing agents are constrained at the vertical level, (5) economic conditions in jurisdictions or implementing organizations are not enough to support policy implementation, (6) The disposition of the implementer is always ready to support the village government as a partner in empowering the community.

Community Participation and Utilization of Local Wisdom in Development Planning in the Border Area of North Central Timor Regency

Community Participation and Utilization of Local Wisdom in Development Planning in the Border Area of North Central Timor Regency

Implementation of Manonob Culture (Mutual Cooperation) as a Local Wisdom of Religious Moderation in South Central Timor District

This research will look at the Implementation of Manonob Culture (mutual cooperation) as a Local Wisdom of Religious Moderation in South Central Timor District. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to explain the Implementation of Manonob Culture (mutual cooperation) as a Local Wisdom of Religious Moderation in South Central Timor District. Commitment to nationality, tolerant life, non-violent life, and acceptance of tradition are the indicators used to measure the tolerance of the TTS community. Manonob culture (mutual cooperation) has been applied in various aspects of the life of the people of South Central Timor, including in religious moderation. In the context of religious moderation, Manonob (mutual cooperation) culture becomes an institution to mobilize community solidarity and create harmonious relationships in society and reduce polarization between religious communities. This concept encourages people to help and support each other, and respect the differences that exist between them. Thus ethnicity, religion and race do not become obstacles in instilling Manonob culture (mutual cooperation) such as building houses, cleaning gardens, harvesting garden produce and burying the dead. From the implementation of manonob culture (mutual cooperation) there are values contained therein such as the value of kinship, togetherness, brotherhood, supporting each other, helping each other, sharing each other and which is the main value of got culture.

Determinants of Stunting in Toddlers in the Tetaf Health Center Working Area, Kuatnana District, South Central Timor Regency (TTs)

Determinants of Stunting in Toddlers in the Tetaf Health Center Working Area, Kuatnana District, South Central Timor Regency (TTs)

Qualitative Study of the Role of Fathers in Stunting Incidence in South Central Timor Regency

Stunting is a condition of chronic malnutrition accompanied by disease complications, which has negative impacts, both short and long term. In the short term, children will be at risk and susceptible to infectious diseases, while in the long term, in adulthood they will be at risk of suffering from chronic diseases. Low income affects household nutrition. The incidence of stunting cannot be separated from habits, cultural beliefs, knowledge and perceptions of local communities regarding fulfilling family nutrition. These beliefs have an influence on child care. The aim of this research is to identify the role of fathers in the incidence of stunting in South Central Timor Regency. This type of qualitative research uses focus group discussion (FGD) methods and in-depth interviews. The respondents involved for the qualitative approach were government figures (village heads and sub-district heads), religious leaders, traditional leaders, health services, community health centers and fathers with toddlers totaling 7 people from each village. The results obtained on average are that fathers know the direct causes of stunting, not because of their knowledge but because fathers are less aware of their child's parenting patterns. Parenting patterns regarding monitoring children's meal times, personal hygiene and providing diverse and nutritious food are lacking. On average, a father is busy earning a living, many even work outside the city so their children are entrusted to their grandparents, there is a lack of control in the family so there are many early marriages under the age of 20, the family economy is weak so people have less purchasing power to earn money. nutritious food ingredients. The conclusion from this research is that the role of fathers is one of the causes of stunting in South Central Timor Regency.

Implementation of Christian Religious Education Mission through Religious Moderation House in Oinlasi Village, South Amanatun District, South Central Timor Regency

Implementation of Christian Religious Education Mission through Religious Moderation House in Oinlasi Village, South Amanatun District, South Central Timor Regency

Women's empowerment and gender equality programs to support stunting elimination in South Central Timor Regency

Introduction: Stunting remains a significant public health concern in Indonesia, particularly in East Nusa Tenggara Province, where it is the most prevalent among all Indonesian provinces at about 42.6 per cent. Empowerment initiatives represent a crucial approach to addressing this issue. Women's empowerment holds profound significance as it governs and nurtures human resources within the household, especially children, who represent the nation's future generation. This community service aims to implement a women's empowerment program by establishing a group of Women Providing Health Information (Perempuan Pemberi Informasi Kesehatan) and enhancing women's access to national health services. Methods: We conducted an experimental quantitative study involving mothers with children aged 12 to 59 months. Inclusion criteria included mothers with children aged 12 to 59 months residing in Kesetnana Village. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The mothers' classes aimed to enhance mothers' knowledge regarding the first 1000 days of life and the nutritional requirements during this period. The study included 35 participants, with the questionnaire on stunting knowledge serving as the primary instrument. Results: The findings revealed a notable increase in participant knowledge in the post-test compared to the pre-test, with a mean rank of 88.00 and a p-value of 0.000. Conclusions: The results underscore the continued need for a gender- and culture-based approach to health promotion to mitigate the incidence of stunting. Effective health education on stunting reduction requires collaborative efforts between health workers and local communities, with mutual support being essential.

Mathematical Concepts and Cultural Values in Sonaf Tamkesi: Ethnomathematics Study in a Traditional Village on Timor Island

Mathematics is a universal science, and it is crucial for everyone to master it, both in terms of its applications and its cognitive patterns. The purpose of this research is to explore the concepts of mathematics and cultural values found in the artifacts of Sonaf Tamkesi Manufui. The study was conducted in the traditional village of Tamkesi, south Biboki District, North Central Timor Regency, in July 2023. The subjects of this study were three community leaders. The type of data collected for this research was primary data obtained through documentation and interviews between the researcher and the respondents. Data analysis was conducted through stages of domain analysis, taxonomy, componential analysis, and cultural themes. The research findings indicate that there are concepts of plane geometry in the artifacts such as trapeziums, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, triangles, circles, cylinders, hexagons, and cubes. Meanwhile, the cultural values of the artifacts in Sonaf Tamkesi are the roof symbolizes harmony, the door symbolizes greatness and respect for ancestors, the pillars symbolize vertical relations with ancestors, the betel-nut container symbolizes service, the clay pot symbolizes a gift from ancestors to the living, the hearth symbolizes balance, and harmony in achieving goals.

Empowerment of Women Farmer Groups on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in Fatusene Village, North Central Timor Regency

Empowerment of Women Farmer Groups on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation in Fatusene Village, North Central Timor Regency

ANALYSIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM IN PKH PROGRAM AT NTT PROVINCE USING RETROSPECTIVE APPROACH

The government in efforts to eradicate poverty, always seek concrete step’s to maximize welfare especially for poor household communities (RTM). One of the efforts being implemented is The Family Hope Program (PKH). However in implementation of this program, it often face substansial problem in implementing activities like in implementation of PKH program in Humusu Village, Insana District, North Central Timor regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This research trying to restructure the PKH work program by tracing the composition of the problem using problem tree analysis and then finding out the potential that can be use as a renewal step in implementation the PKH program with using a potential analysis with problem that have been previously justified using a retrospective approach and problem tree analysis. Total respondent in this research is 355 which consisted the RTM community including non-RTM community group who had information about implementation the PKH program in Humusu village. The result show that the concrete problem in implementating the PKH program in Humusu Village is lies in the less of distribution information via online media such a social media or similiar devices the PKH program. It’s have the implications for RTM community’s to ignorance the procedures to participate in this program and this is a concrete factor in the lack of interest to participating in this program. The result also show that there is an oportunity for the government to intensifying use the social media to massively distribute information about the realization of the PKH program in Humusu Village so that increase the significant level of effectiveness of work program and the effectiveness of objectives can be well realized in this village.

COMMUNICATION OF JAMINAN KESEHATAN NASIONAL POLICY (JKN) BY BADAN PENYELENGGARA JAMINAN SOSIAL IN KOTA KEFAMENANU DISTRICT NORTH CENTRAL TIMOR DISTRICT

<p><em>Communication is very important in a policy. When communication in a policy does not work well, it is difficult to implement the policy. This research method is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that clarity of purpose, completeness, conciseness and concise content, feedback, empathy, changing messages according to audience needs, various communication channels, and effective use of informal communication channels. As a result of the research, it can be concluded that the communication of the National Health Insurance Policy (JKN) by the Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) for Health in the City District, North Central Timor Regency (TTU) has been going well but is not yet optimal. This occurs as a result of the first, clarity of objectives where The message conveyed by the organizers was not clear, which made the public unable to differentiate between the JKN and BPJS Health programs. Second, is completeness, where the message conveyed by the organizers is incomplete, which causes the public to not understand the JKN program. Third, brevity where you don't know the main indicators that you need to know about the JKN program. Fourth, feedback where the community will provide feedback when they experience problems or difficulties when wanting to use the BPJS Health card, not during the communication or socialization process for the JKN program. Fifth, sharing communication channels where the organizers have prepared communication channels to disseminate information about the JKN program but the public prefers to go directly to the BPJS Health office to get services or submit complaints.</em></p>

Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi dan Numerasi di SDK Maubesi II Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara

This community service activity aims to improve literacy and numeracy skills for students at Maubesi 2 Catholic Elementary School, Insana Fafinesu District, North Central Timor Regency. This community service is carried out in several stages, namely coordinating/communicating with the TTU Regency Education and Culture Office and the target school, conducting initial observations, designing a work program and discussing it with the school, implementing the work program and evaluating the implementation of the work program. The community service methods used are communication, observation and implementation of work programs and evaluation. Based on the results of the community service carried out, it was found that there was an increase in literacy and numeracy skills as demonstrated by the increase in reading, writing and arithmetic skills of students at Maubesi 2 Catholic Elementary School. This was realized through the availability of learning media that was able to arouse students' interest in learning, mentoring. and structuring the classroom and library environment so that it influences enthusiasm for learning and participating in learning.

Effect of temperature and storage time on the amount of bacteria content and physical quality of se'i pork in Kefamenanu City, North Central Timor Regency

Pork se'i meat is a special product from East Nusa, which is processed by smoking it using wood. However, temperature conditions and storage time can affect the quality of pork se'i meat. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and storage time on the bacterial content and the physical quality of pork se'i. The research sample was taken from the Se'i Babi production depot in Kefamenanu City. This study used a factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The temperature factor was 3 treatments, namely 27°C, 32°C, and 37°C, while the storage time factor was 3 treatments, namely 1 day, 2 days, and 3 days. Observation of bacterial content with the Total Plate Count (TPC) test, and observation of the physical quality of the se'i with the organoleptic test. Data analysis is descriptive and quantitative. The results showed that temperature and storage time affected the amount of bacterial content and physical quality of pork se'i, where a good temperature for storing pork se'i was 32°C. The lowest average bacterial growth was 146.6 cfu/g, 120 cfu/g, and 156.6 cfu/g, and the lowest average organoleptic value is at 32°C, and the highest is at 27°C. For making pork se'i so that in the future we can pay more attention to processing methods because in the future pork se'i will increasingly become a favorite food in society.

Utilizing System Dynamics for Border Area Development in Napan Village, North Bikomi, East Nusa Tenggara

Napan Village, North Bikomi District - North Central Timor Regency - East Nusa Tenggara is some of the areas that border Indonesia on land with neighboring countries. Napan Village shares a land border with Timor Leste. Various issues regarding security, prosperity and the environment in development often arise. This research was conducted to develop models dynamically in three development scenarios using these three approaches. The research sample was obtained using a questionnaire distributed to 78 respondents consisting of village soldiers and police, Napan village officials, the North Bikomi sub-district head, and border officers in Napan village. From the results of the questionnaire, descriptive analysis and multiple regression analysis were carried out to obtain a regression model of the influence of security, prosperity, and environmental approach variables on border area development. Next, the analysis results are used to develop a system dynamics model with three simulation scenarios. The reference used in this simulation is the average data value for each variable minus and adding one standard deviation and the equation resulting from multiple regression analysis. The simulation results show that the target for achieving development in border areas will reach 73% within 5 years if input from security, prosperity, and environmental factors is increased from the current condition of 8% for security, 6% for prosperity, and 9% for the environment. Furthermore, it is recommended to increase development on factors in security, prosperity, and environmental approaches according to these results so that in the next five years significant progress can be achieved, which reaches almost double the current conditions.

Analysis of Regional Planning and Budgeting Consistency in North Central Timor Regency

The budget planning and implementation process in North Central Timor Regency (TTU) is faced with significant challenges due to the high level of inconsistency in the budgeting system at each stage. This research aims to explore the relationship between several variables in the North Central Timor Regency. First, an analysis is carried out on the influence of Human Resource capacity (X1) on Good Governance (Y1). Second, the influence of planning quality (X2) on Good Governance (Y1) was examined. Third, audit the impact of Human Resources capacity (X1) on Budgeting Consistency (Y2). Fourth, the impact of planning quality (X2) on Budgeting Consistency (Y2) is analyzed. Fifth, the influence of Human Resource capacity (X1) on Budgeting Consistency (Y2) which is mediated by the Good Governance variable (Y1) is explored. And sixth, we studied the influence of planning quality (X2) on Budgeting Consistency (Y2) with the mediation variable Good Governance (Y1). The research uses quantitative Path Analysis. Samples were taken using a purposive random sampling method, with the criteria being employees in the financial administration field at each regional organization. The research results show that in the first structural equation, HR capacity and planning quality have a direct effect on Good Governance. In the second structural equation, HR capacity, planning quality, and Good Governance influence Budgeting Consistency. However, HR capacity and planning quality cannot be mediated by Good Governance on Budgeting Consistency.

Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Ekonomi (PDRB), Pendapatan Asli Daerah, Dana Alokasi Umum Dan Dana Alokasi Khusus Terhadap Belanja Daerah Di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan

This study was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of Economic Growth (GRDP), Regional Original Revenue, General Allocation Fund and Special Allocation Fund on Regional Expenditure in South Central Timor Regency. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that partially the economic growth variable has a positive and significant effect on regional expenditure, the regional own-source revenue variable has a positive and significant effect on regional expenditure, the general allocation fund variable has a positive and significant effect on regional expenditure and the special allocation fund variable has a positive and significant effect on regional expenditure in South Central Timor Regency. Simultaneously or together, the variables of economic growth, local revenue, general allocation funds and special allocation funds have a significant effect on regional expenditure in South Timor Tengah Regency.

Ethnoscience Study for Science Education Through The Process of Making Sopi Timor from Gewang Sap (Corypha utan Lamk.)

The Gewang plant (Corypha utan Lamk) is an endemic plant that grows in the dominant vegetation of Timor Tengah Selatan (South Central Timor Regency). Nira is obtained from the gewang tree (Corypha utan Lamk) by inserting the what flower stems and then stored in a container for further fermentation with a mixture of red oak (Saccharum officinarum Linn), the hanging roots of the chickpeas (Ficus benjamina), the stems of the schleichera (Schleichera oleosa), the stem of the beetle (Ziziphus mauritiana L.), and the forest stems. (Piper aduncum L.). This study aims to study and describe the process of making sopi timor and analyze the scientific concepts that exist in the process. Based on the results of the study of the production of this sopi timor, public knowledge of fermentation and separation of solutions can be used as one of the materials to teach science content in the classroom with a local cultural approach. In the relationship between ESD and a Merdeka curriculum, there is a similar pattern of teachers taking a role in studying science in a contextual way that can be sourced from local cultures. It is intended for students to engage in meaningful learning processes because the context of their learning is related to their daily lives. The results of this research can be used as recommendations in context-based chemistry, biology, and physics learning in accordance with the culture in the South Central Timor Regency.

PERAN PENYULUH PERTANIAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI TANAMAN SAYURAN PADA KELOMPOK TANI NEKMESE DI DESA KESETNANA KECAMATAN MOLLO SELATAN KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN

This study aims to determine the role of agricultural extension agents in increasing vegetable crop production. The next objective is to determine the efforts made by extension agents to increase vegetable crop production and the production problems faced by farmers. The research was conducted in Kesetnana Village, South Mollo District, South Central Timor District. Measurements use an ordinal scale and are quantified with a Likert scale. Analysis of the role of extension agents used quantitative descriptive analysis by comparing the percentage value of achieving the maximum score of the average score with a reference table. Meanwhile, to find out the efforts made by extension workers to increase vegetable crop production and production problems faced by farmers with qualitative descriptive analysis. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that the average score of the agricultural instructor's role as a facilitator in increasing the production of vegetable farming in the Nekmese Farmer Group averaged 2.31 (77.08%). The average score of the role of agricultural extension as a motivator is 2.52. (84.02%) and the average score of the role of extension workers as educators is 2.48 (82.64%). This shows that the role of agricultural extension workers as motivators and educators in improving vegetable farming in the Nekmese farmer group is classified as "playing a role". While the role of the extension worker as a facilitator is classified as "enough role". Efforts made by extension workers are advocating the use of modern technology, use of fertilizers, introducing farmers to the symptoms of various diseases or pests and what actions should be taken. The problem that is often found in the Nekmese farmer group is the lack of assistance with facilities and infrastructure, the lack of subsidies for fertilizers and also medicines for farmers.

Tanggung Jawab Pemerintah Desa dalam Mendorong Kinerja Badan Usaha Milik Desa di Desa Kualin dan Desa Oni Kecamatan Kualin, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan Ditinjau dari Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 Tentang Desa

The purpose of this research is to analyze the responsibilities of the village government in encouraging the performance of Village-Owned Enterprises in Kualin Village and Oni Village, Kualin Sub-district, South Central Timor District in terms of Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages. The method used in this research is empirical legal research, namely examining the responsibilities of the Village Government according to Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages implemented in Kualin District, South Central Timor Regency by seeing how the law is applied in community life both through interviews and observations. The research locations are Kualin village and Oni village. The type of data used in this research consists of primary and secondary data. Based on the research results obtained that the responsibility of the Village Government in encouraging the performance of Village-Owned Enterprises in Kualin village and Oni village, namely responsibility is in the form of village government services (a). Village Service Standards such as general public services. (b) BUMDes management. Factors that hinder the responsibility of the village government in Kualin Village and Oni Village in Kualin Sub-district, South Central Timor Regency are Human Resources such as lack of awareness of the importance of education. Facilities and infrastructure.

Exploring SRL Differences: Science vs. Social Science Students in Soe, NTT

This study examines the differences in Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) skills between 3rd-grade science and social studies students at SMA X Soe City, South Central Timor Regency. The total population for this study was 386 students, with a sample of 196 students from SMA X Kota Soe, South Central Timor Regency, determined using the Slovin formula. The sample was further divided into 94 science class students and 104 social studies class students. The Self-Regulated Learning questionnaire comprises 39 question items that have undergone validity testing and have been deemed valid. The questionnaire has a high reliability coefficient of 0.955. Science students exhibit a mean value of 116.4255 for Self-Regulated Learning skills, which is higher than the mean value of social studies students, which is only 107.9510. The data analysis technique employed was Independent Sample T-Test. The results per aspect of Self-Regulated Learning (Motivation, Metacognition, Behavior) suggest that science students outperformed social studies students, indicating a difference in Self-Regulated Learning between the two classes. It can be concluded that the level of Self-Regulated Learning is higher in the science class than in the social studies class.