North Central Timor District 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.

The Pattern of Dependence of the Aruk – Biawak Border Communities in the Middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic A global pandemic

Aruk is located on the direct border between Indonesia and Malaysia. The national border in Aruk is classified as one of the seven Integrated Border Crossing Posts. The one located in Indonesia. The following locations are integrated: Others in Entikong, Sanggau Regency, West Kalimantan; Motaain in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara; Badau in Kapuas Hulu District; Motamasin in Malacca District; Wini in North Central Timor District; and Skouw in Jayapura. President Jokowi has officially inaugurated the seven borders, which are collectively known as the Seven Indonesian Borders. Aruk facilitates cross-border activities, particularly with Malaysia, thereby enhancing regional economic prospects. Conversely, the presence of this advantageous location might also result in reliance on the inhabitants of Kab. Sambas, particularly in Aruk and other regions along the Malaysian border.

The Impact of The Presence of the University of Timor on the Economy of Local Communities in North Central Timor District

In the last decade, the North Central Timor Regency in East Nusa Tenggara Province has become a new center of economic growth. This is due to the presence of a higher education institution known as the University of Timor. The presence of this university has a positive impact on small and medium businesses due to the significant flow of educational migration. Therefore, this research aims to identify the partial or simultaneous influence of three main variables, namely social and cultural patterns, educational accessibility, and community thought patterns and attitudes, on the welfare of people involved in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). ). The analytical method used is multiple linear regression, involving a sample of 100 respondents from a total of 693 MSME actors. Sampling was carried out randomly using the Simple Random Sampling technique based on the Slovin formula. The research results show that these three variables have a significant positive effect on the welfare of MSMEs in the North Central Timor Regency.

Factors Influencing the Use of Long-Term Contraceptive Methods at the Noemuti Health Center, North Central Timor District

Examining the factors that influence the utilization of Long-Term Contraceptive Methods (MKJP) at the Noemuti Health Center in the North Central Timor District is the purpose of this research. The principal issue is the inadequate utilization of MKJP, one of the safest and most effective contraceptives.This research employed a quantitative methodology and a cross-sectional design. In 2021, the entire active family planning acceptor population at the Noemuti Health Center in North Central Timor Regency comprised the study population of 1,899 individuals. As indicated by the results, the proportion of the low education variable that utilized MHJP was 36.8%, whereas the high education variable accounted for 33.3%. In relation to the use of MHJP, the employment variable revealed that 43.9% of acceptors who were employed utilized MHJP, whereas the employment variable of those who were unemployed utilized MHJP. The statistical analysis indicated that age, occupation, and level of education did not have a statistically significant impact on the utilization of MHJP. Nevertheless, the hypothesis was validated as the statistical data revealed that mothers with a higher level of education exhibited a greater utilization of contraceptives. This research offers valuable insights that can be utilized to bolster the family planning initiative and promote greater utilization of MHJP in Puskesmas Noemuti, North Central Timor District.

Data-Based Educational Planning Through Utilization Of Educational Reports At The Education Office Of North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara

Based on Government Regulation Number 57 of 2001 concerning National Education Standards & Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Regulation Number 09 of 2022 concerning Evaluation of the Education System by Regional Governments for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education, an Educational Report Platform has emerged to help staff education and those responsible for education in improving the quality of education. Starting from the issue of the quality of Indonesian education, according to the Central Statistics Agency, Sakernas data (2018) recorded that the population of North Central Timor aged 15 years and over who worked was mostly elementary school graduates or below at 65.78%. Meanwhile, Diploma graduates or above only amounted to 11.10%. Apart from that, the School Participation Rate in 2018 for the population aged 7-12 years (SD) was 99.48% who attended school while the rest did not, the population aged 13-15 years (SMP) attended school 92.75% while the rest did not, the population aged 16-18 years old (SMA) who attend school are 64.97% while the rest are not. So, data-based educational planning is needed through education reports. This research was conducted at the North Central Timor Regency Education Service, East Nusa Tenggara using a qualitative approach, and the research objects were the Head of the Education Service and service operators. The results of the research illustrate data-based educational planning that contains holistic student learning outcomes from both cognitive and non-cognitive (character) aspects and encourages educational units and education offices to make improvements through preparing achievement improvement activities based on the results of identification and reflection on achievements. Educational report cards that are appropriate to the field conditions of educational units by carrying out three stages of the Data Based Planning (PBD) process, namely Identification, Reflection, and Improvement (IRB).

Distribution of Garlic Marketing Margin in Miomafo Barat Sub-District, North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara

Garlic farming is the livelihood of the community in Fatuneno village, North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, to meet the needs of children's life and education. The income of garlic farmers is the marketing margin obtained by garlic postharvest actors. The purpose of this study is to find out 1). How much is the marketing margin receipt of postharvest actors? 2). Is there a marketing margin distribution gap between garlic postharvest actors? This research method is a survey, and data collected randomly stratified; respondents consist of 46 farmers, eight collecting traders and three intermediary traders. Analysis tools used:1). To determine the marketing margin received by postharvest actors, the Marketing Margin equation is used. 2) For marketing margin distribution, use Gini Coefficient. There are three postharvest actors in garlic marketing distribution: producer farmers, collecting traders, and intermediary traders. In all three garlic marketing channel models, a short marketing channel benefits all three garlic postharvest actors. The distribution of marketing margins in the first and second marketing channels is at moderate evenness, and the third marketing channel is at high evenness.

Analysis of the Role of Communities in Social Community Development in Kefamenanu City, Timor Tengah Utara District

This research aims to explain the role of the community in social community development in Kefamenanu City, North Central Timor District. The method in the research uses descriptive qualitative to explain the phenomena that occur. Data collection techniques through primary data in-depth interviews and secondary data by referring to journals, books, and online media. Data analysis techniques used in the research through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. This finding shows that Karang Taruna is a youth organization that plays a role in various social activities and development programs in Indonesia. Karang Taruna is involved in several community development projects based on invitations from local governments at both the sub-district and village levels, such as tourism development, social activities during the past COVID-19 pandemic, and social conflict resolution. Nevertheless, the role of Youth Organizations in Kefamenanu City still needs more resources as initiators or initiators of the movement, so the role of Karang Taruna has yet to be seen as the spearhead of superior generational change.

Processing and Application of Tarum Leaves into Indigo Powder for Yarn Dyeing in Amol Village, North Central Timor District

Processing and application of tarum leaves into indigo powder for woven threads dyeing has been carried out in the Weaver Women's Group of Amol Village, North Central Timor District. The less knowledge in producing indigo-colored woven fabrics and unavailable source of Indigo leaves during the dry season are the main reasons to conduct this program. This program was carried out in 4 main stages, namely socialization, demonstration of Indigo leaves processing into indigo powder, application in yarn dyeing and evaluation. This activity was able to increase the knowledge and skills of the Weaver group in processing Indigo leaves which are abundant in the rainy season into indigo powder which can be stored for use in the dry season. The resulted powder has been applied in the coloring of the woven yarn to produce an indigo blue color.

Sistem Informasi Geografis Pemetaan Wedding Vendor Berbasis Website (Studi Kasus : Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara)

The growth of information technology (IT) and science in the era of globalization has collaborated with many other fields of science and entered all fields. This resulted in the use of information technology is needed to achieve certain goals of an organization. In the business world, advances in information technology can make it easier for entrepreneurs to run their businesses, which were initially managed manually, now can be managed with a geographic information system. Marriage is a form of human relationship carried out by two people who formalize a sacred promise bond. In the process of getting married, it takes a mature preparation. Photography, decorations, invitations, sound systems, gold shops (wedding rings) and bridal make up are the six main things that are often used in weddings. The process of searching for these six things is still very manual, such as the bride and groom must first come to the photo studio, decoration rental, invitation printer, sound system renter, gold (wedding ring) shop and bridal make up to find out what is offered and in detail. so we need a geographic information system that can map wedding vendors in North Central Timor District.

Ethnobotany of natural dyes of futus woven fabrics used by Dawan Tribe in North Central Timor Regency

Futus is a term used by the Dawan people to refer to woven fabrics produced by the ikat technique which is applied in the yarn dyeing process. This woven cloth is one of the local pearls of wisdom passed down from generation to generation in the Dawan Tribe, North Central Timor District. The dyeing process is an important stage in the processing of woven fabrics that use plants as dyes. This study aims to reveal the types of natural coloring plants for woven fabrics, the plant organs used, and how they are processed. The semi-structured interview method was used in focus group discussions with 38 respondents who are weavers. This study revealed that there are 17 species from 12 plant families that are used as dyes for woven fabrics of the Dawan tribe in the North Central Timor District. Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is the most widely used plant. The part of the plant most used as a dye is the leaves, followed by rhizomes, roots, bark, fruit, and seeds. The processing of plants into dyes for woven fabrics consists of two ways, namely boiling and without boiling, each of which produces a different color with a different fixative mixture.

Study of eban local garlic yield potential using sustainable cultivation technology in the North Central Timor District

This study aims to determine the effect of the best types of mulch and organic fertilizer on the growth and yield of local Eban garlic. This research was conducted from May to October 2022 on the land of the Melati Women Farmer Group (WFG), Salu Village, West Miomaffo District, North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, and the Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Timor. The experimental design used was a spit-plot design with three replications. The treatment consists of two factors: The first factor is the use of mulch, which consists of three levels, namely: TO = without mulch; T1 = organic mulch (rice straw mulch); and T2 = inorganic mulch (plastic mulch). The second factor was the use of cow manure, consisting of four levels, namely: P0 = no fertilizer (without treatment), P1 = cow manure (20 t/ha) + rice husk biochar, P2 = cow manure (20 t/ha) + biochar compost, and P3 = cow manure (20 t/ha) + biochar compost tea. The treatment combinations were T0P0, T0P1, T0P2, T0P3, T1P0, T1P1, T1P2, T1P3, T2P0, T2P1, T2P2, and T2P3 with 3 replications, so that 36 units were obtained. The results of the study showed that the combination treatment of straw mulch and cow manure (20 t/ha) plus rice husk biochar gave the best results on the local garlic yield index parameter eban (9.92).

Determinants of performance improvement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the border market of North Timor Central District – Timor Leste

This study examines the impact of financial literacy, technological innovation, government support, and subjective norms on the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the North Central Timor District (TTU)-Timor Leste Border Market. Furthermore, it seeks to identify appropriate strategies for enhancing MSME performance in this region. Both multiple linear regression analysis and descriptive analysis were employed as research methods. The study population included all MSMEs in the TTU District, totaling 693 entities. The researchers employed a purposive sampling technique based on the Slovin formula, selecting 80 respondents as research samples. The findings indicated that technological innovation, government support, and subjective norms significantly affect MSME performance in the TTU-Timor Leste Border Market. To improve the performance of MSMEs, various strategies can be implemented. These encompass the enhancement of financial literacy through training and mentoring programs, adopting e-commerce within the digital economy, and improving human resource quality and product standards. Other strategies include fostering partnerships among institutions, cultivating an investment-friendly bureaucracy, implementing product labeling, establishing legal business associations, and promoting motivation and self-confidence.

Vegetative and Generative Growth Responses of Eban Local Cultivar Shallots Treated with Gibberellins (GA3) and P Fertilizers

One strategy to increase shallot productivity is to use fertilizers and growth regulators. The aim of the study was to determine the response of vegetative and generative growth of shallots to local Eban cultivars through the application of gibberellins and P fertilizers in the middle plains of North Central Timor District. This study used a factorial randomized block design (RBD). The first factor was the application of gibberellins (GA3), consisting of three treatments, namely without application of GA3 (control), application of 100 ppm GA3 and application of 200 ppm of GA3. The second factor was P fertilizer treatment which consisted of three treatments, namely without P fertilizer (P0), P fertilizer 50 kg/ha (P1) and P fertilizer 100 kg/ha (P2). The results showed that the 200 ppm gibberellin treatment had an effect on plant height. Treatment of 100 ppm gibberellins affected tuber diameter, tuber fresh weight and tuber dry weight. Treatment of P 200 kg/ha had an effect on plant height and number of leaves, treatment of P 100 kg/ha had an effect on the number of tillers. Generative growth did not occur in all the treatments tried, this was due to the influence of environmental factors such as high temperatures during the study

Komunitas Plankton Sungai Noemuti, Kecamatan Bikomi Selatan, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara

Noemuti River is a river located in North Central Timor District. The river is used by local people for daily needs such as washing motorbikes and clothes. In addition, at some point it is also used to mine sand. Seeing this phenomenon, it is estimated that there has been a change in the plankton community in the river, so it is necessary to conduct research on the plankton community in the river. This research was conducted by purposive random sampling to take existing plankton samples to see their abundance, diversity, dominance and evenness using index calculations. Based on research that has been done, the Noemuti River has an abundance of plankton 11400, 8716 and 7241 cells/L. The diversity index is 2.362; 2,627; and 2,880. Dominance index 0.173; 0.121 and 0.071 and the evenness index is 0.753; 0.838 and 0.918 this shows that the Noemuti River has a moderate and relatively even distribution of plankton diversity. So it can be concluded, that activities around the Noemuti river do not really affect the existing plankton community.

EVALUATION OF MANDIRI CINTA FARMERS (SARI TANI) VILLAGE PROGRAM IN NAEKAKE "A" VILLAGE, MUTIS SUB-DISTRICT NORTH CENTRAL TIMOR DISTRICT

This research is motivated by several problem groups where there is a lack of public understanding of the Sari Tani program, lack of socialization related to the Sari Tani program, assistance that is not optimal, and Sari Tani assistance has not been utilized properly so that the Sari Tani program has not been fully implemented. The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the evaluation of the Independent Village Love Farmer Program (Sari Tani) in Naekake "A" Village, Mutis District, North Central Timor District. The type of research used in this research is descriptive qualitative research with the research focus on Input Indicators, Process Indicators, Output Indicators, Outcome Indicators. Data sources are informants and documents. Data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification/conclusion. The results of this study are the first on input indicators, namely by providing financial assistance in the form of loans worth Rp. 5,000,000.00 as a source of supporting funds and basic materials for program implementation; secondly on process indicators is the implementation of socialization to increase the understanding of beneficiary groups; thirdly, on output indicators, namely that the provision of assistance in the form of loan funds was realized and it was also found that there had never been a joint evaluation with the community; and fourth, namely the impact indicator is the increase in people's welfare in the economic field. Keywords: Evaluation, Program, Sari Tani.

Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Kandungan Fe dan Zn pada Beras dari Kultivar Padi Ladang di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara

Field rice (paddy field) is one of the important crops/commodities and is an integral part of the dry land farming system in North Central Timor district. The content of rice is to meet the needs of carbohydrates in the body. The materials used are harvested grain from the local North Central Timor rice cultivar which has been carried out for the 2022 planting season. A total of 6 field rice in North Central Timor district were to be tested for Fe and Zn content. Grain samples were taken from crops grown in the same season and location, namely in the dry season of 2022. This study aims to identify local Timorese rice varieties that have high and stable Fe and Zn contents. The study was conducted in the Field Laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Timor with a non-factorial Randomized Block Design consisting of 6 cultivar treatments V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 and V6 and the XRF Laboratory, BB Padi Sukamandi. Test the content of Fe and Zn using an XRF machine with an x-ray based performance system. A total of 6 types of field rice were tested for the content of Fe and Zn in brown and polished rice and repeated in duplicate. The content of Fe and Zn is expressed in units of ppm. Data processing was carried out using Excel and SAS 9 software. The results showed that there were differences in the growth and production components between the local Timor and East Timor upland rice cultivars. Cultivars with cultivar V2 (muit fua naek) productivity as seen from the t/ha yield of 3.20 tons per ha were significantly higher than the other cultivars. The results of the analysis of Fe and Zn content showed that cultivar V6 (Aen Mael) had the highest Fe content of 15.1 among the other cultivars, and the lowest was cultivar V4 (Aen Ek ELo) which had an Fe content of 13.0. The highest Zn content was in cultivar V5 (Aen Muit Fua Ana) with a Zn content of 27.9 while the lowest was in cultivar V2 (Muit Fua Naek) with a Zn content of 20.4.

Maintaining the Relationship between Local Communities and Environment through Tfua Ton Ritual at North Central Timor towards Sustainable Ecological in Industry 4.0 Era

This paper aims to explain how the local community in North Central Timor maintains and preserves local culture by maintaining relations with the surrounding natural environment through Tfua Ton towards sustainable ecological in the industry 4.0 era. This was done considering the geographical and climatic conditions in the North Central Timor district in general; it is a dry area due to low rainfall, especially in the dry season. This research method uses qualitative especially phenomenological approach and literature study. The results of this study found that the cultural preservation efforts carried out by the people of North Central Timor continue to carry out Tfua Ton in each dry season important for humans in the local community to protect their life and environment. The results of the research show that the cultural rituals of Tfua Ton have been proven to have been successfully preserved by the local community by maintaining the relationship between humans and God, nature, and also their ancestors to create an environmental balance where the local community lives in the industry 4.0 era. This cultural preservation has been carried out consistently by local communities in North Central Timor for centuries, now and in the future, in line with the industrial revolution 4.0.

Kesalahan Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia dalam Naskah Dinas di Kantor-Kantor Desa Wilayah Perbatasan

Reality reveals that official script writing in government institutions in various regions, including border areas, still deviates from the Indonesian spelling. If left unchecked, this will affect the pattern of language habits in the future. Hence, this study aims at describing the forms of misspellings and the factors that influence the occurrence of misspellings in official document. Sources of data were procured from official documents and staff at the village offices of East Miomafo District, North Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara Province as the border region between Indonesia and Timor Leste. The techniques applied in data collection were documentation and interviews, then the data were analyzed by employing a flow model. The outcome of the research figured out that the forms of spelling errors comprised errors in the use of letters (capitals and bold letters), errors in word writing (affixes, bound forms, combinations of words, prepositions, abbreviations, numbers and numbers, as well as errors in the use of punctuation marks (colons, commas, dashes, and slashes). Factors causing spelling errors in official document were the writer's lack of understanding of Indonesian spelling and following examples of existing fallacious manuscripts. Based on these findings, official script writers in every government agency should be able to minimize factors that cause errors spelling by studying and understanding Indonesian spelling so that it no longer follows the example of an erroneous official document.

Impact of Rice Production, Rice Supply And Rice Prices on Food Security in North Timor District

This research was conducted in North Central Timor District, with the aim of analyzing food security by making the variables of rice production, rice supply, and rice prices as indicators that have an impact on food security. The analytical approach used is quantitative analysis with the ordinary least square. The results of the research analysis show that rice production has a positive and significant effect on food security. The availability of rice affects food security. Meanwhile, the price of rice has no effect on food security. Rice is a basic need so that when there is a price change it does not affect food security in the community. From the results of this study, it is hoped that the local government will carry out an extensification and diversification program for agricultural land so that there will be more and more variety in preparing food security for the people as well as adding knowledge and references for writers related to food security for the people of North Central Timor. Keywords: rice production, rice availability, rice prices, food security

Soil Characterization In Ex-Manganese Mining Land In North-Central Timor District, East Nusa Tenggara

Manganese (Mn) mining in North Central Timor results in open land conditions that can change soil qualities. The aim of this study was to determine physical characteristics and chemical properties of the soil in the ex-manganese mining areas. The study was performed from June – September 2021. Soil characterization was carried out at selected locations where manganese mining was carried out both traditionally and using technology. The soil characteristics measured were texture, water content, bulk density, mass density, porosity, organic matter content, pH, cation exchange capacity (CEC), organic C, total nitrogen (N), total phosphorus (P), total potassium (K), and total Mn. The results showed that the physical characteristics of the soil on ex-Mn mining land from 5 villages in TTU, NTT are dominated by sand texture which results in low water content (3.39 - 9.46 %), soil porosity (14.96 - 59.31 %), and high bulk density (1.18 - 1.49 g cm-3). Characteristics of soil chemical properties showed low pH (< 7), organic matter (0.06 – 0.81%), organic C (0.03 – 0.22 %), total N contents (0.05 – 0.22%), and high total P (14.77 – 61.44 me 100 g-), K (66.66 – 71.18 me 100 g-), and Mn (18.802 – 24.055 ppm) contents. Land must be reclaimed Reclamation can be done by land management, top soil conservation, planting pioneer crops or cover crops.