Gowa District Research Articles

Communicative Practices and Cultural Challenges in Kurikulum Merdeka: The District Teachers’ Voice

Kurikulum Merdeka, implemented across schools in Indonesia, emphasizes the development of students' communicative competence through a more flexible and contextual approach. However, its implementation faces significant challenges, particularly due to cultural differences across regions. This study aims to explore the cultural challenges faced by district teachers and to what extend fostering students' communicative practices in line with the new curriculum demands. It includes 50 English teachers from the Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) Bahasa Inggris kabupaten Gowa, or English Teachers Assembly of Gowa District, representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. Data collection included surveys (n=50) using a Likert scale questionnaire and semi-structured interviews (n=6) constructed according to Han (2022) and Lei & Medwell (2022). The study reveals communicative practices show moderate implementation with meaningful communicative practices (mean=3.37), humanistic values and learner autonomy (mean=3.66), and cooperative learning (mean=3.48). The highest approval is in adopting a task-based approach (mean=4.00). Cultural challenges in contextual alignment is strongly emphasized (mean=4.18), highlighting the importance of aligning educational practices with local contexts. Recommendations include targeted professional development, promoting collaborative learning, establishing clear assessment frameworks, leveraging technology for resource sharing, and strengthening local community partnerships.

Human Resource Development Strategy At The Batangkaluku Agricultural Training Center In Gowa District

Human resource development (HRD) in public organizations, including the Batangkaluku Agricultural Training Center, is crucial for achieving success and effectiveness. Technology, government policies, and other external dynamics are factors that influence HRD strategies. This research aims to identify alternative HRD strategies that are suitable for the organization's needs and potential. Through SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis and QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix), this research presents an overview of the organization's internal and external conditions as well as alternative strategies that can be adopted. The findings of this research contribute to the HRD literature and provide practical guidance for public organizations to formulate focused and relevant strategies. The conclusion of this research outlines the results of IFAS and EFAS, which yield several alternative strategies, such as developing the competence and excellence of the BBPP in agricultural workforce training, being responsive to the needs of the agricultural sector with training programs, actively promoting training programs and expanding partnership networks, and establishing a monitoring and evaluation system, with the third strategy showing the highest score in QSPM.

Improving Resilience in Water Distribution Systems: An Application of the House of Risk Method at PDAM Gowa Unit Tompobulu

PDAM Gowa, a local government-owned company, plays a vital role in supplying clean water to the Tompobulu community in Gowa District. However, ensuring efficient and reliable water distribution poses challenges at the local and regional levels. This research focuses on enhancing the resilience of the water distribution system to mitigate various risks. The study utilizes the House of Risk (HOR) method for effective risk management and developing suitable mitigation strategies within PDAM's framework. The research identifies 10 risk events and 17 risk factors that affect water distribution in PDAM. Key risks include pipe leakage and supply disruptions. To mitigate these risks, the study proposes nine actionable recommendations for PDAM Gowa Unit Tompobulu. These recommendations involve regular maintenance of distribution infrastructure and equipment to ensure system quality and reliability. Additionally, improving pipe network condition monitoring, implementing leakage control policies, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to address water supply disruptions are crucial mitigation measures. This research significantly contributes to understanding the risk management associated with water distribution in PDAM. By implementing the recommended mitigation strategies, PDAM Gowa Unit Tompobulu can reduce water distribution risks, enhance system efficiency, and provide improved clean water services to consumers. Moreover, the study has the potential to drive scientific progress and promote the development of best practices and technologies in the drinking water industry.

Factors In The Aspect Of Regional Financial Management Regarding The Budget Over Remains (Silpa) At The Gowa District Education Service

This type of research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, which aims to determine the factors in the Regional Financial Management Aspect of the Surplus Budget Calculation (SILPA) at the Gowa Regency Education Office. This research was carried out at the Gowa Regency Education Office which took place from 30 April 2024 to 30 May 2024. This sample was taken from the Gowa Regency Education Office. The types of data used in this research are secondary data and primary data. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews and documentation. In this research, the data sources used in data collection include subject data, physical data, documentary data. The research instruments used in this research used survey, observation and literature review methods. Based on the research results, data was obtained through in-depth interviews, observations and documentation, where all the informants who conducted in-depth interviews were the head of the Gowa Regency Education Office, Head of the General and Personnel Subdivision, Head of the Financial Accounting Subdivision and Secretary of the Gowa Regency Education Office regarding factors. Factors in the Regional Financial Management Aspect of Over Remaining Budget Calculations (SILPA) at the Gowa Regency Education Service which was discussed previously, the author draws the conclusion that with careful planning, structured administrative records, and increasing human resource competency, the Gowa Regency Education Office has made efforts to reduce the occurrence of SILPA.

Da'wah Management of the Friday Worship Program in Gowa Regency

The success of a program in an agency or organization is inseparable from the good management function implemented in the agency or organization. Likewise, the implementation of Friday worship in Gowa district lasted for decades and felt many benefits by the community inseparable from the implementation of good da'wah management. This type of research is classified as qualitative using a da'wah science approach. The data sources of this research are the Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council of Gowa Regency, the Head of the Social Service of Gowa Regency, the Committee for Friday Worship activities of Gowa Regency, the Coordinator of Friday Worship activities of Gowa Regency, the Dai of Friday Worship activities of Gowa Regency, the Head of Pallangga Sub-District, the Head of Villages and Villages in Pallangga Sub-District, Village Imams and Mad'u of Friday Worship activities of Gowa Regency consisting of civil servants, members of the Taklim Assembly, entrepreneurs, day laborers and the people of Gowa in general. Furthermore, the data collection methods used are observation, interview, and documentation. The results of this study show that: 1) The process of Jum'at Ibadah activities begins with planning, namely planning da'wah material, da'wah fields, preachers, and mad'u. The implementation of Friday Worship activities in Gowa Regency begins with the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur'an chanted by the Imam of the Great Mosque of Sheikh Yusuf Gowa Regency, and continues with remarks by the government, then this activity is continued with da'wah or lectures then closed with dhikr and prayer. Evaluation of Friday Worship activities is to discuss the problem of da'wah material, da'wah fields, preachers and mad'u. Friday worship activities in Gowa district by implementing good, structured and professional da'wah management, and directly supervised by the Gowa district government in this case the Regent.

Prevention Risk Behavior of HIV/AIDS in Senior High School Student

World Health Organization (WHO) data are 680.000 people died by HIV in 2020. Based on data, 99.000 are chidren under 15 years ages and 580.000 are adults over 15 years. The number of HIV case in Gowa district from years 2021 to on November 2023 grow up. In years 2021 number of HIV cases are 55 peoples. In years 2022 number os HIV cases are 72 peoples. Number of HIV cases in years 2023 until on November is found the number is 136 peoples. The aim of this research is to analyze the prevention of HIV/AIDS risk behavior among students at SMA Senior 1 Gowa.. Quantitative research. The number of sample are 194 respondents by purposive sampling. Data source from sekunder data in 2024. The results of analysis described gender toward risky behavior (p value 0.290). economy status toward risky behavior (p value 0.316). attitude toward risky behavior (p value 0.092). cultural toward risky behavior (p value 0.081). media toward risky behavior (p value 0.000). obedience religious toward risky behavior (p value 0.000). knowledge towar risky behavior (p value 0.000). Conclussion, on no effectedon gender, economy status, attitude, and culture. Nonetheless, effected on media, obedience religious and knowledge.

PERILAKU PEZIARAH PADA MAKAM SYEKH YUSUF DI KABUPATEN GOWA

This study aims to (i) analyse more deeply the causes of the motivation of pilgrims to visit the Sepulchre of Sheikh Yusuf and (ii) analyse and explain further the shape and behavior of Pilgrims of the Sepulation of Shah Yusuf in Gowa district. The type of research is descriptive by using qualitative approaches with methods of phenomenological analysis, as well as using primary and secondary data. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, conclusion withdrawal and verification. The results of this study show that: (i) Pilgrims may see a visit to the tomb of Sheikh Joseph as an opportunity to purify the soul, improve the quality of life, and spiritual growth. The concept of a baraka or blessing of a sanctuary, as well as love and seeking spiritual enlightenment and obtaining bliss from religious figures. Visiting the Sepulchre of Sheikh Yusuf is also part of the religious identity of individuals and groups. The interaction with the symbols, rituals, and experiences in the tombs reinforces the religious identity of the pilgrims. (ii) The diversity of the forms of pilgrimage performed by pilgrims, as well as reflecting the complexity of relations between religious and cultural values in their religious practice, giving offerings, or following certain ceremonies, as an expression of spiritual need and adherence to religious teachings or social traditions. Emphasis on Peter L. Berger's Theory of Social Construction The ritual of pilgrimage to the tombs of Sheikh Yusuf as a form of externalization, plays a role in preserving and communicating the meaning of religion, as well as building and strengthening the religious identity of individuals and groups.

Analysis of Village Fund Financial Ratios in Implementing Development Programs in Mata Allo Village, Bontomarannu District, Gowa Regency

This research aims to find out how the financial ratio of village funds is in implementing development programs in Mata Allo village, Bontomarannu sub-district, Gowa district. This research uses descriptive quantitative analysis. By focusing on financial ratios of funds in implementing development programs. The types and sources of data used are primary data and secondary data obtained from observation, documentation and financial reports. The results of this research show that the activity ratio of Mata Allo Village has decreased every year from the 2021 to 2023 fiscal year. Because the activity ratio prioritizes larger village funds in routine operational expenditure, this results in a reduction in the share of capital expenditure so that funds from routine operational expenditure will be earmarked for providing facilities and infrastructure for the local community as village investment. The effectiveness ratio of Mata Allo Village can be categorized using effective criteria. This is shown by the average realization of revenue for 2021-2023 of 99.97%, which means that almost 100% of the targets to be achieved will be achieved. The efficiency ratio of the Mata Allo Village government is categorized as inefficient because the average amount obtained each year is 100 .13% of the achievements obtained indicate that the performance of the village government in managing PAD is inefficient as indicated by the results of the ratio calculation being above 100%. Allo Village Funds can be seen from the financial ratio of village funds which decreases every year.

The Influence of Product Diversity and Sevice Quality on Consumer Satisfaction at the Citra Cosmetic Store in Gowa Regency

This is a type of quantitative research aimed at identifying and analyzing the “The Influence of Product Diversity and Sevice Quality on Consumer Satisfaction at the Citra Cosmetic Store in Gowa Regency”. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data obtained from the shared questionnaire and related to the problem studied. In this study, the data sources used in data collection include primary data and secondary data. The research instrument used in this study uses the Likert Scale method. Based on the results of the study using statistical calculations through the application Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 29 on the impact of product diversity and quality of service on consumer satisfaction in the Cosmetic Image Shop in Gowa district, the results were obtained that the diversity of product has a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction proved with a Sig. value 0.001 < 0.05 and a thitung value 26.581 > ttables 1.986. Quality of service also had a positive influence and significant impact on the satisfaction of consumers proved with the Sig. rating 0.001 < 0.05, and the thitung value 4.065 > ttabels 1.986, so it can be concluded that the hypothesis in this study is acceptable.

The Influence of Attitudes and Work Abilities on Service Quality at the Legal Metrology UPTD of the Trade and Industry Service of Gowa Regency

This research is a type of quantitative research with the aim of knowing and analyzing "The Influence of Attitudes and Work Abilities on Service Quality at the Legal Metrology UPTD of the Gowa Regency Trade and Industry Service". The population in this study is the owners of UTTP equipment (measuring, measuring, weighing, and equipment) who are required to re-calibrate. The total population was 635 UTTP equipment owners using the Slovin formula to determine the sample size, namely 86 respondents. The type of data used in this research is quantitative data obtained from published questionnaires and is related to the problem being studied. Data collection was carried out by observation and distribution of questionnaires. In this research, the data sources used in data collection include primary data and secondary data. The research instrument used in this research was the Likert Scale method. Based on the results of research using statistical calculations through the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 27 application regarding the influence of attitudes and work abilities on service quality at the legal metrology uptd of the Gowa district trade and industry service, it can be stated that attitude has a positive but not significant effect on the quality of service at the Legal Metrology UPTD of the Trade and Industry Service of Gowa Regency with a Tcount<Ttable value of 1.351<1.989 so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is rejected. Meanwhile, the ability has a positive and significant effect on the quality of service at the Legal Metrology UPTD of the Trade and Industry Service of Gowa Regency with a Tcount>Ttable value of 9.338>1.989 so it can be concluded that the hypothesis is accepted.

GAMBARAN RHEMATOID FACTOR (RF) PADA PETANI USIA 50-60 TAHUN

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease, in which a person's immune system can be damaged and disrupted leading to the destruction of joint organs and layers on the sinoval, especially in the joints of the hands, legs, and knees. The most influential factors for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are age, genetics, gender, immunity and lifestyle. One of the autoimmune diseases is rheumatoid arthritis with a presence of 49%. (RF). The study aims to find out the picture of Rheumatoid Factor in farmers aged 50-60 years in Pallangga district, Gowa district. The sample collection method in this study is accidental sampling. While the test method in this study is using the qualitative test of latex agglutination. The sample number in this research is 10 samples of serum with results showing that 1 positive sample occurred agglutinization, while 9 negative samples did not occur agglutination. Thus, it can be concluded that the results of the Rheumatoid Factor examination are mostly negative for rheumatic arthritis.

Pengaruh Partisipasi Anggaran dan Akuntabilitas Publik Terhadap Kinerja Aparatur

This study aims to test and analyze the effect of budget participation and public accountability on the performance of the apparatus in the Gowa District Financial and Asset Management Agency. Data collection used primary data obtained from filling out questionnaires using saturated sample techniques (census). The population in this study was the entire State Civil Apparatus (ASN) working at the Gowa Regency Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency which amounted to 34 people, while the sample taken by the number of observations was 34 people. The data obtained were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that budget participation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of the apparatus, public accountability has a positive and significant effect on the performance of the apparatus

Political Behavior of Beginner Voters in the 2020 Gowa District Regional Election in Paccinongang Village, Somba Opu District

This study aims to determine the political behavior of beginner voters in the 2020 Gowa Regency regional election in Kel. Paccinongang Kec. Somba Opu. The subjects in this study were beginner voters including: (1) novice voters, namely adolescents aged 18 years and participating in the 2020 regional elections for the beginner, (2) reports of agencies related to this study. This study selects informants purposively. By using descriptive qualitative analysis. The results showed that: 1. the behavior of beginner voters is very dominant using sociological approaches in making their choices. Beginner voters choose candidates for the regional head, namely the regent and deputy regent of Gowa Regency by emphasizing demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The psychological approach is very minimal because this approach depends on the performance of political parties, and how to attract beginner voters. In addition to these two approaches, the rational choice approach places beginner voters making their choices with the tendency to choose candidates for Regent and Vice Regent by looking at their personal needs, namely the needs of their own families, it can be seen that they choose because they are based on the vision and mission of the candidate to help their lives. 2. Supporting factors are encouragement from parents, certain figures, and peers. In addition, the vision and mission of the candidates can encourage the interest of beginner voters. Inhibiting factors: it is the number of hoax news such as defamation and pitting both parties that makes beginner voters end to be very difficult to make their choice.
 Keywords: political behavior, beginner voters

Determinants of Impaired Lung Function Capacity in Furniture Workers in Gowa District, South Sulawesi

Determinants of Impaired Lung Function Capacity in Furniture Workers in Gowa District, South Sulawesi

Growth and Production of Several Corn Varieties at Various NPK Fertilizer Dosages

Increasing corn production in Indonesia is one of the government's concerns to ensure the strengthening of food towards self-sufficiency. Improvement of fertilization methods and the use of superior varieties are parts of the intensifications to increase crop productivity. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of NPK fertilizer doses, types of varieties, and their interactions on the growth and production of corn. This study was conducted from July to October 2022 at Bajeng Cereal Research Center (KP) Experimental Garden, Bajeng Sub-district, Gowa District, South Sulawesi at 27.2 m asl, specifically 5 o 18'21.5” S, 119 o 28' 38.6” E. The study used a split-plot design with fertilizer doses N:P: K as the main plot (P), namely N:P: K 60% = 120:90:60, N:P: K 80% = 160:120:80, N:P: K 100% = 200:150:100, N:P: K 120% = 240:180:120, and N:P: K 140% = ‎‎280:210:140. The varieties were used as subplots (V), namely Sinhas 1 (V1), Jakarin 1 (V2), Nasa 29 (V3), JH 36 (V4), ‎ Bisi 18 (V5), ADV (V6), and Pioner ( V7). The results of the study showed that the combination of the fertilizer doses of N:P:K 100% = ‎‎200:150:100 with Pioner variety (P3V7) obtained the highest average yield of ‎11.81 t. ha -1 among other combinations of N:P: K fertilizer doses with varieties

The relationship of health literacy and adolescent HIV-AIDS prevention behavior: a case study of vocational school adolescents in Gowa Regency

Adolescents are the group most at risk of HIV-AIDS transmission because adolescence is the period when there is the highest social mobility and will open opportunities for them to be exposed to various physical and psychological changes. As a result, these adolescents have a high vulnerability to the transmission of multiple types of diseases, including HIV-AIDS. The results of interviews with several adolescents who are students at the high school level in Gowa Regency obtained information that adolescents view and evaluate people who have HIV-AIDS. Adolescents answer that they tend to avoid and hate them. According to the explanations of several youths, this was all due to the lack of information obtained, and the school had not yet provided a curriculum on HIV-AIDS in schools. Then, the results of interviews with several high school teachers revealed that no research had been conducted related to HIV-AIDS prevention behavior. On the other hand, the incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases is closely related to a person's health literacy. The condition of the world of health, which is increasingly more complex than various diseases, certainly requires a skill in health literacy owned by every individual, including adolescents. Based on this, a study was conducted which aimed to reveal and find out 1) the description of health literacy and HIV-AIDS prevention behavior in high school youth in Gowa District, 2) the relationship between health literacy and HIV-AIDS prevention behavior in high school youth in Gowa District. The data collection technique uses a Likert scale questionnaire, and the data analysis technique uses chis square analysis. The results of the study showed that 1) the health literacy of SMK youth in Gowa Regency was generally low, 2) the HIV-AIDS prevention behavior of VOCATIONAL SCHOOL youth in Gowa Regency was generally low, 3) there was a relationship between health literacy and HIV-AIDS prevention behavior in SMK adolescents in Gowa Regency.

Institutional Farmer/Livestock Group in the Cattle Corporation Village Program in Gowa District, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

The cattle village corporation program is a program as an effort to increase the population and productivity of cattle in the context of meat self-sufficiency to achieve national food security. This research aims to determine the institutionalization of farmer/livestock groups in the cattle village corporation program in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The study was conducted in January 2023 in Bontonompo District, Gowa Regency. Data comes from primary data and secondary data. The results of the research show that there are 5 groups of farmer/livestock groups in the cattle village corporation program, while the beef cattle marketing channels of the cattle village corporation program consist of 3 (three) marketing channels.

AGRICULTURAL LAND AND FORESTRY ZONATION AS DISASTER MITIGATION EFFORTS TO DAS KAONISIK DISTRICT, DISTRICT TINGGIMONCONG GOWA

Determination of land for the development of agricultural and forestry crops important to know as mitigation in the watershed Kaonisik Tinggimoncong Gowa district in South Sulawesi. Based on land suitability and productivity data supporting the use of land for agriculture and forestry crops on some land units. Land suitability classes determined by laboratory and field test results on a number of land characteristics that are matched to the criteria of the guidelines to grow plants with CSR/FAO staff (1983). Land mapping unit is the smallest unit that is used as the evaluation unit, obtained through remote sensing interpretation, analysis, topographical maps, geological maps, soil maps, land use, slope and soil, passed penampalan (overlay) to acquire land units map. The results showed that: 1) land suitability classes for agricultural crops; corresponding marginal (S3) 12 land units: 1450 ha (38.5%), does not match the current (N1) 1 unit area: 80.5 ha (2.2%), and not suitable permanent (N2) 11 land units: 2094 ha (59.3%). The limiting factor is the dominant medium roots (r), nutrients available (n), and terrain (s), while for forest plants: as marginal (S3) 8 units of land: 952 ha (24.9%), it is not appropriate at this time (N1) 6 unit of land: 644 ha (17.7%), not suitable permanent (N2) 10 land units: 2029 ha (57.4%). The limiting factor is the dominant medium roots (r). 2) Agihan sub-class of land suitability potential (S3rns) for the coffee plant in the village of Jonjo, Baliti, Majannang, Borong Bulo, Laloasa, Bangkitonro, Bontopanno, Gallang, with an area of 1450.5 ha Pattiro (38.5%), according to the plant sengon marginal (S3ns) Majannang village, Borong Bulo, Jonjo, Laloasa, Tonrokombang, and Manimbahoi with an area 952 ha (24.9%).

Bedah Rumah Untuk Kesejahteraan Dan Kesehatan Masyarakat Tidak Mampu Di Gowa Kota Makassar

Poverty causes families to be unable to meet the needs of adequate housing for themselves and their families. Not everyone is able to meet their housing needs for economic reasons. One of the basic human needs is a house in the context of decentralized housing provision. Currently, there is no housing provision system in the regions that is responsive to developing needs. This is due to the lack of developed understanding that housing is also a public matter apart from being an individual matter. The aim of implementing the House Renovation Program is targeting poor people who have uninhabitable houses. The house renovation program has had an impact on poverty alleviation in Gowa District, Makassar. Community Service Activities (PKM) by the Indonesian Teachers and Lecturers Association in collaboration with IKAT Japan South Sulawesi as a form of improving the problem of poverty for our underprivileged brothers and sisters with a house renovation program. Apart from alleviating the problem of poverty through this house renovation program, it is hoped that those who receive Mr. Ridwan's assistance will be helped by comfortable accessibility with their families.

Accountability of Building Approval Services in Gowa District

This research aims to find out 1) the accountability of building approval administration services and 2) the determinant factors in the accountability of building approval services. The research used a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Data sources used primary data through observation and interview instruments and secondary data through reviewing various documents. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model: data collection, condensation, data presentation, and verification/conclusion. The results of this study show 1) Public service accountability for Building Approval in the one-stop integrated investment and service office in Gowa Regency is considered not to have gone well because there are still employees who do not follow procedures in providing PBG management services to applicants and there is no clarity of information and costs displayed on the SIMPG website page or contained in each DPMPTSP agency and the Gowa PUPR Office, and 2) Determinant factors in Building Approval services in Gowa Regency are considered less acute due to the presence of employee resource factors in quantity and quality that have not yet marked and communication factors that do not run optimally.