Lamongan Regency Research Articles

Innovation, Capabilities and Networking: An Approach to SMEs Marketing Performance

This research describes innovation capabilities, networking and marketing performance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Lamongan district. The research was conducted on food and beverage SMEs in Lamongan Regency because one of the development priorities in the 2005-2025 Regional long-term development plan (RPJPD) of Lamongan Regency is to develop and increase the competitiveness of SMEs as drivers of the local economic life of Lamongan Regency residents. This research is survey research using structured questions, and then all answers are obtained, recorded, processed and analyzed. The research population was 182 SMEs food and beverage actors in Lamongan Regency in 27 sub-districts. Meanwhile, the sample for this research was 182 SMEs. The research results show that the ability of SMEs to innovate is determined by product, process, and marketing innovation. The most significant contribution from SMEs is in product innovation, with the resulting products being attractive, with unique packaging and safety. Relationship expertise, relationship skills, network characteristics, and network orientation determine the networking of SME actors. The most significant contribution of SME players is in the formation of networking with network characteristics, such as SMEs supporting each other's success with partners and carrying out initial evaluations of potential partners to build profitable relationships. Furthermore, the marketing performance of SMEs is determined by sales growth, customer growth, and market share growth. It creates marketing performance by selling products that align with sales targets so that sales growth increases yearly. The contribution of this research can provide input for the Lamongan Regency Cooperatives and Micro Enterprises department as a consideration for making strategies to improve performance marketing and input for me about the importance of improving marketing performance through innovation and networking capabilities.

Strategi Brand Image Pada Rumah Makan Ayam Geprek Sai di Kabupaten Lamongan Prespektif Studi Kelayakan Bisnis Islam

This study focuses on the strategic brand image of Ayam Geprek Sai Lamongan Branch in the context of Islamic business. This research aims to understand the influence of Islam on consumer perceptions of a company's brand image and its impact on business success, financial performance and reputation. This study uses qualitative and descriptive research methods to analyze the brand image of Ayam Geprek Sai Lamongan Branch. This research focuses on studying the Islamic business environment in Lamongan Regency, especially Rumah Makan Geprek Sai. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods to collect data from restaurants and data sources collected through observations. This study contributes to the understanding of Islamic business feasibility studies and the potential that can contribute to company success.

Optimization of Biopori and Construction of Absorption Wells in Blawi Village to Overcome Annual Flood Disasters

This activity was carried out in Blawi Village - Lamongan Regency. Floods often hit this village due to overflowing rivers and waterways due to high rainfall. In practice, infiltration wells for rainwater have never been implemented in Blawi Village, while biopores were only added at several points because this activity continued the previous year's activities. This community service activity made several rainwater infiltration wells and added biopores to accommodate the surface runoff water component from rainfall. This Student Organization Capacity Strengthening Program (PPK ORMAWA) activity was carried out by the Civil Student Association (HMS) of Lamongan Islamic University in collaboration with Blawi Village officials and residents for conservation-based waterlogging mitigation. Infiltration wells and biopores use a method that is very easy to implement, this activity is also useful for maintaining groundwater and utilizing biopore leaves for compost. This program can reduce the problem of inundation in Blawi Village during the rainy season.

Empowering Women by Strengthening the Economic Sector and Digital Marketing Through a Women's School in Tambakmenjangan Village

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on various sectors, including tourism, trade and industry, particularly impacting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. According to Adistianingsih and Panjaitan (2022), Indonesia ranks 109th out of 144 countries in terms of women's participation in the economy and entrepreneurial opportunities. This reflects the limited opportunities for women in the world of work and entrepreneurship in Indonesia. Patriarchal culture and negative stigma surrounding the role of women in rural areas exacerbate this problem. This program aims to overcome the low economic participation of women in Tambakmenjangan Village, Lamongan Regency. The problem is the low level of women's empowerment, which has an impact on low levels of education, societal stigma and early marriage. This program utilizes non-formal education and skills training programs for women which are carried out in collaboration with the Lamongan Islamic University student organization. The activity design includes a six-month culinary, fashion and make-up training program for women in Tambakmenjangan Village. The findings show that this program has succeeded in empowering women by increasing their skills and knowledge in various fields. The program also involves partnerships with government agencies, local businesses, and educational institutions. Monitoring and evaluation were carried out to ensure program effectiveness, and workshops were held to disseminate and publicize the results. The implications of this research are very significant because they contribute to the empowerment of women in rural areas and address the gender gap in economic participation.

ANALYSIS OF RICE PRICE FORMATION AND INCREASE AT THE FARMER LEVEL

<p>This study aims to determine and analyze the condition of farmers, increasing and determining rice prices at the farmer level in German Village, Sugio District, Lamongan Regency. This study used a qualitative approach with data collection methods by conducting interviews. The results of this study show that German Village is a village with high agricultural sector potential due to rainfed areas. In addition, irrigation facilities and agricultural equipment in German Village are very adequate. Furthermore, the average German Village farmer has a land area above 5,000 m2 with a harvest period of 4 months and can harvest 3 times a year. Next, in rice pricing, the role of middlemen is very large. Meanwhile, there are four ways to increase rice prices, including: selling crops through social media, price monopoly by farmers, agricultural socialization, and scheduling harvest and planting seasons.</p>

ORDINARY LEAST SQUARE ANALYSIS IN ESTIMATING THE PRODUCTION FACTORS OF MILKFISH (Chanos chanos) NURSERY CULTIVATION IN TURI DISTRICT, LAMONGAN

Milkfish is one of the freshwater fish commodities highly favored by the community, as evidenced by the increasing market demand annually. The demand for milkfish nursery continuously rises in line with the expansion of milkfish enlargement efforts for bait and consumption sizes. Therefore, intensive engineering of milkfish nursery production technology is necessary to fulfill the nursery demand both in quantity and quality. This research aims to understand milkfish cultivation practices with the nursery production system in Turi District, Lamongan Regency, and analyze the production factors influencing milkfish cultivation with the aforementioned system. This study employs a quantitative descriptive method. Data collected include both primary and secondary data, gathered through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation techniques. The research findings indicate that factors positively affecting the income of milkfish farmers with the nursery production system include seed costs, fertilizer costs, and land area. This implies that the higher the utilization of these variables, the greater the income. On the other hand, labor costs and feed costs do not positively influence the income of milkfish farmers with the nursery production system.

Analisis Kelayakan Usahatani Selada Hidroponik Di Desa Kelorarum Kecamatan Tikung Kabupaten Lamongan

This research explains the feasibility level of hydroponic lettuce farming in Kelorarum Village, Tikung District, Lamongan Regency. This business is engaged in the production of hydroponic lettuce. This research used a descriptive analysis method which used 6 informants from hydroponic lettuce farming owners as research subjects. Data collected through interviews aims to analyze fixed costs, total costs, variable costs, demand and profits.The feasibility of the business carried out is by using R/C Ratio (Revenue Cost Ratio), B/C Ratio (Benefit Cost Ratio), BEP (Break Even Point) calculations in order to find out whether the business is feasible or not. The results of this research can provide education for business actors regarding the continuation of hydroponic lettuce farming in Kelorarum Village, Tikung District, Lamongan Regency.

Analisis Kelayakan Usaha Peternakan Ayam Petelur di Kecamatan Mantup Kabupaten Lamongan

The purpose of this study is to examine the profitability, income, and viability of laying hen farms in Lamongan Regency's Mantup District. Lamongan Regency's Mantup District. There were six informants who owned laying hen farms for this research. In this study, total costs, revenues, income, and business viability were the data analysis types used. The average total cost from six informants of IDR 755,812,161/Production Period is the result of this study. IDR 1,581,968,000 is the average revenue received per production period. During the production period, the average income obtained was IDR 826,155,833. Six laying hen breeder informants in Mantup District, Lamongan Regency, had their three business feasibility metrics calculated. The average R/C ratio value was 2.07, the average B/C ratio was 1.07, and the average ROI value was 92.50%. Therefore, it is viable to operate and grow the laying chicken farming company in Mantup District, Lamongan Regency, according to the calculation results.

Pancasila Village as a Role Model of Local Wisdom-Based Religious Moderation in Lamongan Regency

Balun Village in Turi sub-district, Lamongan Regency, known as a Pancasila Village, is one example of religious abstinence based on local wisdom. The aims of study are to:(1) identify the implementation of Pancasila Village as a demonstrate for devout control, (2) get it the points of view and parts of devout and community pioneers related to Pancasila Village, and (3) create the village as a demonstrate for devout control. This study was conducted in Baran Village employing a subjective approach. Information collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, documentation, and perception with key witnesses, and youth pioneers. The discoveries demonstrate that: 1) The implementation of Pancasila Village in Lamongan has succeeded through mutual tolerance and not the imposition of religious beliefs. 2) Religious and community leaders in Baran Village effectively communicate and prioritize common interface. 3) An interesting finding is the existence of a multi-religious grave digging team in the village.

Pengembangan “Desa Wisata Kampung Koi” Latukan sebagai Upaya Penguatan BUMDesa melalui Pengembangan Kelompok Pembudidaya dan BUMDesa Latukan, Kabupaten Lamongan

Latukan Village is one of the villages in Lamongan Regency with Independent Village status in the 2020 Building Village Index (IDM). Independent Village has the highest status in the IDM assessment scale published by the Ministry of Villages. Through the Empowered Village Program, Latukan Village seeks to build a village icon by constructing the Latukan “Koi Village”. However, the complete design concept regarding the development of Latukan Village as a Kampung Koi Tourism Village has not yet been formed optimally. Therefore, it is essential to prepare strategic development steps, which include elements of Koi Fish Cultivation, Post-harvest Management, Transportation, Marketing Management, the establishment of recreational and educational parks, as well as human resource development, in this case, the Koi Fish Cultivator Group and the Harvest Management Group. The solution is to create a development design for the Kampung Koi Tourism Village as part of the BUM Desa business unit. For this reason, the Brawijaya University Community Service team designed an activity to build a stronger and more sustainable Latukan Village Icon. Service activities consist of identifying the status of the problem and planning solutions, forming a koi fish cultivator group and making portable spawning ponds, strengthening the role of BUMDesa, village government, and cultivators through focus group discussions and comparative studies, and koi fish cultivation and breeding training. All activities have been conducted and compiled in scientific publications and mass media. In its implementation, this activity involved five students concentrating on fisheries cultivation and fishery product technology.

PENDAMPINGAN ALTERNATIF METODE PENJUALAN DAN REKOMENDASI PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH TEMBAKAU

The aim of this assistance is to provide insight and knowledge about alternative ways of selling tobacco and recommend tobacco waste management to the younger generation in Banggle Village, Sukorame District, Lamongan Regency. The reason for determining the location and focus on mentoring the younger generation is to maintain the regeneration of tobacco farmers as a form of improving the quality of the agricultural sector in the future and at the same time the majority of farmers in Banggle Village are tobacco farmers. . Assistance is carried out in stages starting with basic observations in the field regarding the management and sales system of tobacco plants. The results of this assistance concluded that there were three sales methods, namely the direct sales system, the sales system through the enumeration stage using sugar additives and not using sugar additives. The most recommended sales method in this assistance is the sales system through the chopping stage using sugar additives, followed by the sales method through the chopping stage without using sugar additives and finally the alternative direct sales method. The results of the assistance recommended that the most appropriate management of tobacco waste is to use organic fertilizer. The evaluation results show a lack of resources that understand detailed calculations regarding tobacco sales methods.

Candisari Site: Cultural Heritage of the Lamongan Community

This research examined Candisari in Pandanan hamlet, Sugio village, Sugio District as one of the cultural heritages of Lamongan Regency with the aim of (1) describing the narrative structure and (2) the cultural value of Candisari. This research was descriptive qualitative research with data collection techniques carried out by (1) observation, (2) interviews, (3) recording, (4) note-taking, (5) transcripts, and (6) translation. Data analysis used Miles and Huberman’s qualitative data analysis with stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research results were (1) analysis of Ala Maranda’s narrative structure with terem and functions to produce storyline, characterization, and good and bad functions. There were six characterizations, there were ten functions, namely six good functions and four bad functions, and (2) cultural values produced (b) the value of human trust in God, (b) the value of humans and humans, and (c) the value of humans and nature, there were two sources research data. Keywords: Candisari, narrative structure, cultural values

Perancangan Rebranding Logo Pantai Joko Mursodo

Joko Mursodo Beach, as a tourist destination in Lamongan Regency, has great potential but is constrained by weaknesses in visual identity that are not yet strong and consistent. The lack of coordinated branding planning as well as the lack of implementation of a clear visual identity in various media are major obstacles. The lack of information conveyed to tourists through social media is also a problem, resulting in low public and tourist awareness of the potential of the beach. In this design, qualitative methods are implemented by conducting interviews, observations, and distributing questionnaires to the community. The data was then analyzed using a descriptive approach as well as the TOWS model. Therefore, the rebranding of Joko Mursodo Beach is needed to create a strong and attractive image. This will be achieved through the development of structured designs, improvement of promotional media, and delivery of more complete and interesting information. These steps aim to increase public awareness and the attractiveness of Joko Mursodo Beach as an attractive tourist destination.

LEGAL CULTURE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE BUSINESS PERFORMERS

Purpose: Research on Jamu (traditional herbal medicine and herbs) in the protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is important for several reasons: First, traditional knowledge in the form of herbal medicine and traditional medicine has economic value and needs to receive legal protection. Second, the local community's lack of understanding regarding intellectual property means they are not interested in taking economic benefits from traditional knowledge. Method: The theoretical framework used is legal culture theory, while the research method used is research methods socio-legal Results and Conclusion: The research conclusions obtained: First, the protection of intellectual property for traditional knowledge of herbal medicine as traditional medicine shows a strong legal culture concept. Second, the process of resolving disputes that occur between traditional herbal medicine business actors in Lamongan Regency shows a process of moving away from court mechanisms. Implications of research: Research on the legal culture of intellectual property rights protection of traditional medicine business performers has important implications in several aspects, including law, culture and business. The following are several implications that may arise from the research. one of them is Better Legal Protection.

Description of Knowledge, School Snack Consumption Behavior and Nutritional Status of Elementary School Latukan, Lamongan Regency

The growth and development of elementary school-aged children require adequate nutrition. A preliminary study conducted on 10 students of Latukan Elementary School revealed that 20% of them were overweight, 60% had good nutritional status, and 20% were underweight. However, this preliminary study failed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, snack consumption behavior, and nutritional status of students at Latukan Public Elementary School in Lamongan Regency. To address this gap, a descriptive study was conducted to determine the knowledge, consumption behavior of school snacks, and nutritional status of elementary school students in Latukan, Lamongan Regency. The study population comprised 66 students, with a sample size of 40 students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and food frequency questionnaires. The findings revealed that 55% of the students had good knowledge, 55% exhibited moderate behavior, 57.5% consumed school snacks frequently, and 62.5% had good nutritional status. Moreover, 22.5% of the students were categorized as having more nutritional needs. This research aims to raise awareness among the community regarding the importance of nutritional knowledge and healthy snack consumption habits among school-aged children.

Energy, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate Intakes in Children with Wasting Syndrome at SDN 2 Tlanak Kedungpring, Lamongan District

In school-age children, the body will later need energy and macronutrients for growth, physical activity and other skills. The purpose of this study was to describe the energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate intakes in children with wasting syndrome at SDN 2 Tlanak Kedungpring, Lamongan Regency. The research design used is descriptive observational. The sample consisted of 30 respondents. The technique used was 2 x 24-hour food recall interviews. The research time starts from October 2022-March 2023. The analysis technique used is univariate or descriptive. The results of this study showed that 20 respondents (66.6%) had energy consumption levels in the severe deficit category, 28 respondents (93.3%) had carbohydrate consumption levels in the severe deficit category, 13 respondents (43.4%) had protein consumption in the category of weight deficit and as many as 13 respondents (43.4%) had a level of fat consumption in the normal category. The conclusion of the study was that most children with wasting syndrome had normal levels of energy, carbohydrate and protein intake, deficits in weight and fat. The hope of this study is to provide an impetus for parents and the school to pay attention to children's food so that nutritional needs can be met.

The difference of fungal growth Rhizopus sp. in SDA and PDA Media from toe nail samples of construction workers

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection caused by dermatophyta and non-dermatophyte groups which infect the toenails or fingernails. Onychomycosis infection can lead to the damage of the nails which causes the nail thickness, brittle, and easily destroyed. Rhizopus sp. is considered to be one of the fungal species in the non-dermatophyte fungal infection group in the disease Onychomycosis. This study aims to determine the differences in the growth of non-dermatophyte fungi that cause onychomycosis infections on SDA and PDA media in samples of toenails from construction workers in Lamongan Regency. The research method used is descriptive, and the sampling technique used is random sampling. The sample size examined was 15 construction workers in duplicate, 15 planted in PDA media and 15 planted in SDA media. The material for this examination is scrapings from the toenails of construction workers which are planted directly on SDA and PDA media, then followed by macroscopic and microscopic examination. Based on macroscopsic examination, it was found that the colonies were white to grayish white, had a cotton-like surface and were spreading. Based on microscopic examination using the addition of 1 drop of LCB dye reagent, fungal elements were obtained which indicated the non-dermatophyte fungus Rhizopus sp. namely there are stolon, rhizoid, sporangiospore, sporangium and apoplysis. From the results of this research it can be concluded that there is growth of the fungus Rhizopus sp. non-dermatophyte group on PDA media and SDA media, there was no difference in the growth of non-dermatophyte fungi that cause onychomycosis in the toenails of construction workers in Lamongan Regency on PDA media and SDA media and there was a difference in the growth of the fungus Rhizopus sp. Non-dermatophyte groups causing onychomycosis based on age.

Student Leadership on Community Empowerment: Study on Zero Waste Program in Lamongan Regency, East Java

<p class="TableParagraph"><strong>This article is about the role of college students as leaders in activities relating to public interests and problems, particularly on issues of community empowerment in Indonesia, and especially in an activity called the Desa Mandiri Sampah in Kediren Village Lamongan Regency East Java Province. This article aims to examine the role of college students as leaders through several aspects, namely personality, abilities, behavior, relationships with the people they lead, and processes. This article uses qualitative research methods, involving interviews and non-participatory observation of a group of students involved in community empowerment activities. Personality can be seen in students' friendliness to the village community and their attention to the existing challenges and opportunities. Such attention can also be seen as ability. Ability is also seen in the application of their skill to organize project and of their knowledge about waste problems. Such knowledge can also be seen as the power that leaders use to bring changes, as well as relating to the aspect namely relationship between the leader and the people they lead. Behavior can be seen in increasing understanding and motivation, providing facilities for the village community, activating existing resources in the village, as well as implementing cooperation and coordination. The transformational process of leadership can be seen in this series of activities, that these college students, as initiators and implementers, have raised citizen awareness, shared knowledge and carried out solution activities, as well as embraced members of village community to take part actively.</strong></p><p class="TableParagraph"><strong> </strong></p><p class="TableParagraph"> </p>

Psychological Condition of Nurses in the Aftermath of COVID-19 - Indonesian Nurses’ Perspective

Background: COVID-19 is a global pandemic that strikes various groups, including nurses. Nurses are the health workers who are most exposed to COVID-19. Besides causing physical symptoms, COVID-19 also brings psychological symptoms, which need to be studied more deeply. The purpose of this study was to investigate post-covid psychological impact on nurses from the perspective of Indonesian nurses. Methods: This study was conducted using a descriptive approach on 187 nurses working in health services in Lamongan Regency who were exposed to COVID-19 and selected by purposive sampling. Psychological conditions studied included depression, which was measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9); anxiety, measured by general anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7); and insomnia, measured by the Sleep Condition Indicator (SCI). The data was collected from June to July 2022 using a Google form and analyzed descriptively.Results: The results showed that 55.1% of nurses were female, 87.7% were aged 22-45 years, 73.8% worked in hospitals, 87.2% worked in health services for more than 20 years, 81.8% smoked, and 18.2% were hospitalized when exposed to COVID-19. The results showed that 31.6% of nurses experienced mild to severe anxiety, 32.1% experienced mild to severe depression, and 9.1% experienced insomnia.Conclusion: Psychological symptoms experienced by nurses after being exposed to COVID-19 included anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Psychosocial stress factors and or pathophysiology of viral infections may trigger psychological disorders. Future researchers are recommended to examine further the factors contributing to psychological disorders in nurses and how long nurses experience post-covid psychological disorders.

Analysis of Profitability and Profit Margins of Rice-Fish Farming (Integrated Rice-Fish System) in Karangbinangun District, Lamongan Regency, East Java

In its development, rice and fish cultivators (pond rice fields) in Karangbinangun District find it difficult to determine whether the production yields they will receive result a profit or a loss. Because remember that there are many problems by cultivators such as the difficulty of getting fertilizer, the high cost of fertilizer, fish seeds are not always available, labor is hard to find, while the majority of cultivators in Karangbinangun District are small scale, so the capital they have is also small. Therefore, there is a need for research on 1) analysis of the costs incurred by pond rice fields cultivators for one year, 2) profit analysis, and 3) Profitability analysis. The analytical method used in this research is business financial analysis which consists of cost analysis, profit analysis and profitability analysis. The result of the research is average total costs incurred by rice-fish cultivation businesses (pond rice fields) are IDR 69,041,732.03/Ha/Year and the revenue is IDR 153,560,000/Ha/Year so that the profit received is IDR 84,518,267.97/Ha/Year. The R/C Ratio value is 2.22 and the net profit ratio (Net Profit Margin) is 55.04%, which means that the rice-fish cultivation business (pond rice fields) is efficient and the farmer's decision to undertake rice-fish cultivation (pond rice fields) it's still very much worth continuing