Natuna Regency Research Articles

Accelerating SIREKAP Digital Transformation in the 2020 Natuna Regency Election

The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of digital transformation in the use of Sirekap in Pilkada 2020 district of Natuna. This type of research is qualitative, using a single case study research strategy, which involves an individual in one company or office, namely the Natuna Regency KPU office. The research design used is qualitative research. The acceleration of digital transformation is essential in the operational process of acquisition and as a support tool while minimizing risks from the early stages of the elections, the election day, and the post-election period. (post-election). The over-implementation of the Sirekap in the election of the head of the Bupati district and the Deputy Bupati District of Natuna district in 2022 increases transparency and accountability to increase public confidence in the results of the election calculations. The Sirekap application makes the working time of the KPU more effective than manual calculations. The KPU, with the presence of the Sireap application, also makes the information disseminated to the public no less rapidly than the survey agency because the region can monitor the data entered in the place of direct voting. The Sirekap application also has a high level of rigor and minimizes the error rate of voting calculation

Evaluasi Program Sentra Kelautan Dan Perikanan Terpadu Di Koperasi Nelayan Kecamatan Bunguran Timur Kabupaten Natuna

Natuna Regency is one of the areas that has abundant marine potential and is one of the people's livelihoods. The backwardness of Natuna Regency as a lagging 3T region, foremost, and outermost is one of the obstacles that make Natuna Regency untouched from various assistance programs from the central government in providing assistance to the people in Natuna Regency. The Integrated Marine and Fisheries Center (SKPT) is one of the programs of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in the development of small islands and spatial-based borders and the marine and fisheries sector as the main driver. The main objective of this SKPT program is to utilize the marine and fisheries potential of Indonesia's outer islands to increase the capacity of the main actors in marine and fisheries and improve the welfare of the main actors in the marine and fisheries sector in a sustainable manner. The research method used descriptive qualitative with the number of informants 3 people. The results of this study are known that: (1) the effectiveness of the integrated marine and fisheries center program in the fishing cooperative of East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency is administratively effective, because the purpose of this program is clear, which is given to cooperatives and distributed to fishermen, (2) aid ships cannot be used because capital is needed and kapa cannot be used in the Natuna Sea, (3) that the adequacy of the integrated marine and fisheries center program in the fishing cooperative of East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency is not sufficient, (4) the assistance vessels provided have been distributed equally to the KUB in East Bunguran District, (5) the community responded positively and very enthusiastic with the assistance of the ship, (6) assistance was distributed appropriately, namely to fishermen in East Bunguran District. The conclusion of the evaluation of the integrated marine and fisheries center program in the East Bunguran District Fisherman Cooperative has not been successful because the assistance vessels provided cannot be used by fishermen with specifications that are not in accordance with the wishes of the community and the conditions of the Natuna Sea.

PENGUATAN KETERAMPILAN BERBAHASA INGGRIS TNI AU SATRAD 212 RANAI KABUPATEN NATUNA

This community service program aims to facilitate the improvement of English skills for military personnel of Radar Unit 212, Indonesian Air Force, in Natuna Regency. This area is in close proximity to the South China Sea, which is still subject to territorial disputes among several Southeast Asian countries. As an international language, English plays a crucial role as a communication bridge for Air Force personnel. By implementing Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), a teaching method focusing on actual interaction such as conversation and discussion, the Air Force personnel can benefit from this English skills improvement program.

Etnobotani Tumbuhan Obat oleh Masyarakat Desa Sungai Ulu Kabupaten Natuna

Sungai Ulu Village, East Bunguran District, Natuna Regency is a village where the people use plants as traditional medicine. It is necessary to document medicinal plants in order to increase awareness to preserve medicinal plants. The aim of this research is to conduct an ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants to determine the use of medicinal plants by the people of Sungai Ulu Village. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods, with samples taken using snowball sampling techniques. The data collection technique uses triangulation, namely a combination of interviews, observation and documentation. The research results showed that there were 76 types of medicinal plants used by local communities, consisting of 45 families that could treat 41 types of diseases. The part of the plant that is most widely used is the leaves, while the habitus that is most commonly found is herbs with the most locations in home gardens, with the most processing and use method being boiled and then drunk.

The Effect of Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction With Discipline as an Intervening Variable on the Performance of Government Employees

This study aims to examine the effect of work motivation and job satisfaction on employee performance with work discipline as mediation. The sample used was employees of the Natuna Regency Public Works and Spatial Planning Office, totaling 60 people. The analysis method used is Partial Least Square (PLS) which shows work motivation has a positive and significant effect on work discipline, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee work discipline, job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on employee work discipline, work motivation has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance, job satisfaction has a positive and insignificant effect on employee performance, and work discipline has a positive and significant effect on employee performance,meanwhile, the indirect influence of work discipline is able to mediate the influence of work motivation on employee performance, and work discipline is able to mediate job satisfaction on employee performance

Peran Pemerintah Desa Dalam Pengendalian Pengambilan Pasir Pantai Secara Ilegal Oleh masyarakat di Desa Air Kumpai, Kecamatan Suak Midai

Controlling illegal sand needs to be carried out in the hope of reducing the impact of damage to the environment and biological resources. This research aims to find out the role of the village. This research was conducted in Air Kumpai Village, Suak Midai District, Natuna Regency. The method used in this research is a qualitative method approach. Primary data collection was carried out by interviews with sources and respondents. Secondary data was obtained through literature study and documentation. The results of the research show that the Village government has attempted to control sand extraction in Air Kumpai Village. Efforts made by the government include conducting outreach and installing boards prohibiting sand extraction. Apart from that, there are still people who violate regulations and steal sand and do not understand the impact of damage to the environment or the necessities of life that encourage people to dare to steal sand. The village government and law enforcement officers are still less firm in taking action by criminal provisions regulated in statutory regulations.

Pelaksanaan Tanggung Jawab Nakhoda Kapal atas Kerusakan Kapal dalam Pengangkutan Penumpang Antar Wilayah Kabupaten Natuna di Pelabuhan Rakyat Midai

Purpose: There is a problem that occurred in Natuna Regency where a ship experienced engine damage, causing the ship to come to a halt in the middle of the sea and leaving passengers stranded at sea for an extended period. This situation can be hazardous and poses a risk to maritime safety. During disasters such as ship sinking, grounding, or fires, the risk to passenger safety increases. The high demand for facilities and infrastructure in passenger transportation should be a top priority. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the captain's responsibility for passenger safety to prevent any negligence on the part of the skipper. Methodology/approach: The Normative-Empirical Law research method involves understanding law in terms of norms (rules) and the application of legal rules in actual behavior resulting from the enforcement of legal norms. The captain is required to adhere to all applicable rules and regu lations to ensure the ship's navigability, safety of the vessel, passenger safety, and cargo. The skipper is not permitted to embark on a journey unless the ship is adequately equipped and prepared, as referred to in Article 343 of the Criminal Code. Results/findings: Regarding the implementation of the captain's responsibility for ship damage during passenger transportation within the Natuna Regency area, the captain pays more attention to the operational conditions of the ship to avoid issues related to ship damage. Additionally, the sub-district head of Midai is advised to be more selective in transferring responsibility to the skipper of the KM Fisabilillah 1 ship.

Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan Dana Desa pada Kecamatan Bunguran Tengah Kabupaten Natuna

The Village Fund policy is intended for villages to finance the implementation of village governance. For more than three years, the priority use of the Village Fund has been directed towards stunting prevention. However, it was identified that stunting prevention in three villages in Bunguran Tengah sub-district is still high. The assumption is that with the management of the Village Fund for stunting prevention in the three villages, it will decrease, if this continues, it will risk decreasing the level of productivity in the three villages. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of the Village Fund Management Policy in Bunguran Tengah Sub-district, Natuna Regency, including an analysis of the factors that influence policy implementation, factors that hinder policy implementation, and efforts to overcome factors that hinder policy implementation. The theory used as a basis for examining the focus of research, namely Policy Implementation Theory using the Donald P. Warwick Model, includes Enabling Factors consisting of Organizational Commitment, Organizational Capability, Information Quality, and Potential. The inhibiting factors consist of the number of actors involved in policy implementation, low commitment or dual loyalty, the inherent complexity of the policy (instrinsic complexity), too long decision-making levels, time and leadership changes. This research was conducted using qualitative methods. The determination of informants in this study was carried out by purposive sampling, including the Head of Service, Sub-District Head, Village Head, Community Empowerment Expert, Village Facilitator, Community Development Cadre (KPM), Community Leaders. Data analysis will be carried out with descriptive analysis using the stages of data analysis according to Miles and Huberman. The results of this study indicate that the Village Fund Management Policy Implementation Process in Bunguran Tengah District, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province is running quite well, but not yet optimal. Influenced by factors of organizational commitment, organizational capability, quality of information, potential. Factors that hinder implementation include the low ability of human resources, Standard Operating Procedures in stunting prevention efforts in three villages have not been compiled as guidelines for the flow of work procedures, low commitment that occurs in leaders and implementers, decision-making levels that are too long, changes in leadership mean there is also the possibility of policy changes and the unavailability of supporting equipment, this results in less effective management of the Village Fund.

Development and national security: Indonesia’s Natuna Island and the South China Sea issue

This article analyses the demands and interests of the Natuna Regency of Indonesia and interprets the disputes in the South China Sea from the perspective of local factors. Based on an analysis of numerous documents and reports, as well as field research trips to Natuna and online interviews with local government leaders, members of nongovernmental organisations and businesspeople, the study concludes that the securitisation of Natuna Regency, with its rich resources and special strategic position, has attracted great attention. The local government has no authority over the waters around Natuna, and while it can share a small portion of the profits made from local resources, it cannot promote local economic development or protect the rights of fisheries. The local government can only promote the policies of the central government in economic development and cooperate with the military to ensure the safety of the surrounding waters and local fishing vessels. The local government continues to actively petition the central government to designate Natuna-Anambas a special province to gain more management rights. The development demands of resource-rich areas drive local leaders to seek cooperation with the military and the international community, increasing the uncertainty of the situation in the South China Sea.

THE EFFECT OF SEA TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTIVITY AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON THE PEOPLE'S ECONOMY

This research was carried out with the aim of knowing and analyzing the effect of sea transportation, connectivity and government policies on the people's economy. The research method uses a mix method approach. The research population is the community around the outermost areas of Natuna Regency, Bunguran Island. The number of samples was determined based on the Slovin formula (Riduwan 2015) of 100 respondents. The method of determining the sampling using Non-Probability Sampling. The data analysis method used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) approach using Smart PLS (Partial Least Square) 3.0. The results of the study show that sea transportation, connectivity and government policies have a significant effect on the people's economy on Bunguran Island, Natuna Regency

The development of Natuna Regency as a fishery industrial zone in the Indonesian border area

The implementation of infrastructure development in the marine and fisheries sector is faced with the challenge of realizing the integration between national policies through the potential, problems, or needs in the regions as outlined in society-based plans. The interest of the Indonesian government to develop Natuna Regency as a fishery industrial zone is related to potential resources that can still be optimized and has a strategic water as a border area, making it prone to illegal fishing cases by neighboring countries. Based on that, the purpose of this study is to examine the development of Natuna Regency as a fishery industrial zone. The analysis was carried out qualitatively with a case study approach and discussed descriptively. The parameters used to measure the readiness of Natuna Regency as a fishery industrial zone are: 1) government policy and governance; 2) fish resources utilization and spatial planning; 3) infrastructure; 4) community empowerment and business; 5) institutional; 6) technology. The result showed: 1) aspects of the development pillars that have been assessed as supporting Natuna Regency to become a fishery industrial zone; 2) the impact of fishery industrial development policies can increase economic activity in Natuna Regency; 3) the Natuna’s Regency appointment as a fishery industrial zone by the Indonesian government is the right policy.

Community Empowerment in Outermost Small Islands in Maintaining Territorial Integrity and Realizing Indonesian Maritime Defense

Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI) is an archipelagic country. Indonesia's struggle to gain world recognition as an archipelagic country was first obtained through the Archipelagic State Concept in the Djuanda Declaration on December 13, 1957. Indonesia's maritime territory is an area rich in resources that are beneficial for the welfare of society. So far the development of the outer islands has not shown good results. This is caused by many factors, among others, geographically the location of the outermost islands is difficult to reach, there are limited business scales, methods of exploiting marine resources that are not yet effective, limited facilities and infrastructure, limited ability to manage available natural wealth. This research aims toanalyze community empowerment activities living on these islands as one of the efforts to maintain territorial integrity and realize Indonesia's maritime defense. This research is a qualitative research. The research design is descriptive analysis. The results of this study arecommunity empowerment in the outermost small islands in maintaining territorial integrity and realizing Indonesia's maritime defense through the Service of the Indonesian Navy, Development of Regional Resilience and Social Communication and the Government of Natuna Regency providing various types of assistance, such as socialization of fish farming and fishing gear.The empowerment cooperation carried out by Lantamal IV Batam with the Regional Government of Natuna Regency has not gone well, the actors involved in implementing the empowerment cooperation have not worked together optimally and there are still obstacles faced, namely uniting community empowerment activity programs between Lantamal IV Batam and Natuna Regency.

Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants from the Malay People in Tanjung Village, Bunguran District, Northeastern District of Natuna Regency

The use of plants in traditional medicine has been used out by people in the Kepulauan Riau. However, knowledge about the use of plants in traditional medicine by the Malay people in Tanjung Village, Northeast Bunguran District, Natuna Regency, has never been documented. The aim of this study is to identify the species of plants and plant parts that are used, to learn how to prepare and use medicinal plants, and to evaluate the importance of citation frequency and informant agreement elements in Tanjung village’s traditional medicine. The research was carried out by conducting semi-structured interviews, and continued with a discussion of 13 respondents who were determined by snowball sampling. The data collected includes: the plant species and families, the component used, the processing method, the usage method, and useg. Also, the informant agreement factor and the frequency of citations/mentions of each medicinal plant (%) were determined. The results showed that the people in Tanjung Village used 72 species of plants in traditional medicine. Fabaceae and Zingiberaceae are the dominant plant families reported by respondents as medicinal plants. Generally, the people in Tanjung Village use more of the leaves (46.67%) for use as medicine, the processing method is by boiling (33.3%) and the method of use is by drinking it (58.2%).

Analysis of distribution and characteristics of mangrove forest in Serasan District, Natuna Regency

Mangrove forest habitat has its characteristics, generally growing in intertidal areas with muddy, loamy, or sandy substrates. This study aims to determine the characteristic and distribution the mangrove forests at the coastal of Serasan District, Natuna Regency. This study uses a mix method with a spatial approach. The distribution of mangrove forest was analyzed by LANDSAT ETM-7 while the characteristics of mangrove forests were observed through image interpretation and field observations. Based on the data analize can conclude that (1) Distribution of mangrove forests in the sub-district of Saran, especially in the bay area in the southern part of Serasan Island, with a thickness that varies greatly from 30 m to more than 1000 m. (2) The mangrove vegetation in Serasan District is dominated by Rhizophora stylosa and Bruguiera gymnorrhyza with different densities. The people of Serasan District have not used and managed mangrove forests in their area.

KELOMPOK SIMPAN PINJAM PEREMPUAN DI DESA BATU BELANAK KECAMATAN SUAK MIDAI KABUPATEN NATUNA

The Women's Savings and Loans activity is an activity that provides loans for business capital for women in poor households. However, many members did not use these funds for business or in the use of funds that were not in accordance with the proposals made, so that made researchers interested in examining the problems that exist in women's savings and loan activities in Batu Belanak Village, Suak Midai District, Natuna Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the behavior of the use of funds by the Women's Savings and Loans group in Batu Belanak Village, Suak Midai District, Natuna Regency. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The technique in determining the informants used purposive sampling technique with a total of 11 informants obtained from the main informant, namely members of the SPP group. This research uses the theory of Rational Choice by James S Coleman The findings from this study are that the behavior of utilizing funds for women's savings and loan activities in Batu Belanak Village is 1). The Women's Savings and Loans Fund which is supposed to be for business capital but is used for consumptive things, to help increase the husband's business capital and there is also to help with the facilities and needs of the husband's work. 2) There are some members who also use women's savings and loan funds to be used for business 3). Funds used by men using a woman's name or using a woman's name. In conclusion, women's savings and loan activities in Batu Belanak Village are still ineffective because there are still many community members who use the funds not in accordance with the contents of the proposal they made or are not used properly. The Management Unit is expected to be more selective and it is hoped that there will be monitoring and supervision in the field so that the program is right on target considerations.

Edukasi dengan Media Booklet terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktik Ibu Hamil dalam Pencegahan Berat Badan Lahir Rendah

This study aims to analyze the effect of education using booklet media on preventing low birth weight on increasing knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women in preventing low birth weight in the work area of the Batubi Health Center, Natuna Regency. The method used is a quasy experiment with a non-randomized pre-post-test control group design. The results showed that the statistical test obtained a p-value of 0.000. In conclusion, there is an increase in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women towards preventing low birth weight after being given education using booklet media.
 
 Keywords: Low Birth Weight, Booklet, Pregnant Women

PENGARUH HASIL PAJAK DAERAH TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI KABUPATEN NATUNA

This study aims to analyze the effect of regional tax revenues on economic growth in Natuna Regency using secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics and Bank Indonesia. Data analysis used a simple linear regression method. The results showed that local taxes had a weak relationship of only 0.299 and had a positive and significant effect of 8.9 percent on economic growth in Natuna Regency, while 91.1 percent were influenced by variables outside the study. This study contributes to the government of Natuna Regency in understanding the effect of regional tax revenues on economic growth.

Plasma brain derived neurotrophic factor level as a modifying factor for trans fat intake and hypertension

Long-term consumption of trans-fat has been linked with its incorporation in brain neural membrane that could lead into alteration of signalling pathways, including Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). As an ubiquitous neurotrophin, BDNF is believed to play a role in the regulation of blood pressure yet prior studies shown conflicting results to its effect. Moreover, direct effect of trans fat intake to hypertension has not yet been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the role of BDNF and its association between trans-fat intake and hypertension. We conducted a population study in Natuna Regency which once reportedly has the highest prevalence of hypertension from Indonesian National Health Survey. Subjects with hypertension and those without hypertension were recruited for the study. Demographic data, physical examination, and food recall were collected. The level of BDNF from all subjects were obtained through analysis of blood samples. A total of 181 participants were included in this study, comprising 134 (74%) hypertensive subjects and 47 (26%) normotensive subjects. Median of daily trans-fat intake of hypertensive subjects was higher compared to normotensive subjects (0,013 [0,0003-0,07] vs 0,010 [0,0006-0,06] % of total energy/day, p=0,021). Interaction analysis showed significant results for plasma BDNF level in relationship of trans-fat intake and hypertension (p=0,011). Trans-fat intake association to hypertension in overall subjects showed odds ratio (OR) of 1,85 95%CI 1,05-3,26 (p=0,034), while in those with low-middle tercile BDNF level the OR was 3,35 95%CI 1,46-7,68 (p=0,004). Plasma BDNF level has a modifying effect in the association between trans-fat intake and hypertension. Subjects with high trans-fat intake, while having low BDNF level, have the highest probability for hypertension.

Early Marriage in Natuna Regency, Riau Archipelago Province in the Perspective of Legal Sociology

This research study aims to analyze the reasons for the increasing number of cases of early marriage in Natuna using social control theory, the impact that will arise as a result of early marriage and the efforts that can be made to control early marriage in Natuna. The research method used in this study is a literature study which is carried out by examining sources obtained from books, journals, as well as sources generated from internet news or using secondary data. It was found that the high rate of early marriage in Natuna was caused by a lack of parental control over children so that children carried out negative behaviors, namely getting pregnant out of wedlock. In the case of early marriages in Natuna, socialization has been carried out in schools but there is still an increase in early marriages in Natuna due to arranged marriages by parents, economy and socio-culture. Then the research obstacle was due to the method of writing a literature study, it was very difficult to add interviews and more recent information from local residents.

Analysis of Political Education and Democracy Theory: Pattern of Political Recruitment in the Leadership Council of the Partai Keadilan Sejahtera at the Natuna Regency Level

Political parties based on statutory arrangements, namely Law No. 2 of 2011 concerning Political Parties, regulates the functions of political parties, one of which is political recruitment. Of course, this arrangement is governed by the cadre section, without cadre formation it means nothing, political parties need a renewal of generations to renew their capacity to run political parties. The position in Indonesia's political development, especially in Natuna Regency, Riau Archipelago, must display quality leaders to manage the survival of the party. For example, the Prosperous Justice Party or in short PKS has pretty good electability in Natuna Regency. The PKS political recruitment process is regulated in statutes and bylaws intended for Indonesian citizens to regenerate party members. This study aims to determine the process of political recruitment of the Regional Leadership Council of the Prosperous Justice Party of Natuna Regency in selecting cadres for political positions and party positions and to find out what factors are the basis for determining political recruitment. The research used by the author is a qualitative research with descriptive method through an inductive approach. The author uses primary data and secondary data to obtain research data. Primary data comes from interviews conducted with informants while secondary data comes from KPU Regulation Number 20 of 2018 concerning PKS AD/ART, requirements for prospective legislative candidates, Management Structure of the Prosperous Justice Party Regional Leadership Council in Natuna Regency. Collecting data using interview techniques, qualitative observation and documentation. Results/Findings: The results of the study show that the recruitment system created by the Prosperous Justice Party in Natuna Regency is open recruitment by providing opportunities for all citizens to compete in the selection process. Then the determining factors in the political recruitment of the Regional Leadership Council of the Prosperous Justice Party in Natuna Regency were personality, party ideology and finances. Everyone who fulfills the requirements has the same opportunity to compete in both political and administrative positions. So, every candidate for the Prosperous Justice Party public office is decided by the Prosperous Justice Party DPD in Natuna Regency. According to Rush and Althoff, the pattern of PKS recruitment in determining legislative candidates for elections is closed.