North Central Timor Regency Research Articles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diversity of orchid types in the Oeluan Tourism Forest, Bijeli Village, Noemuti District, North Central Timor Regency

Indonesia as a mega biodiversity country has a variety of fauna and flora. One of the floras that is often found in Indonesia is orchids. Orchids have high economic value and are able to balance the ecosystem in their habitat. This study was aimed at determining the diversity of orchid species in the Oeluan tourism forest. The current study employed a quantitative descriptive study by using the transect and the purposive sampling method. The research was conducted in February at the Oeluan Tourism Forest. The results of this study indicated that there were four terrestrial orchid genera and three epiphytic orchid genera. The analysis of the diversity index of orchid species in the Oeluan tourism forest resulted in the diversity index of (H’) 1.0438 in the medium category. The measured environmental factors at the study site were an average soil pH of 7, an average humidity of 76.33% and an average air temperature of 27.400C. The diversity of orchid species in the Oeluan tourism forest, bijeli village, Noemuti district, North Central Timor regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, was included in the medium category.

POTENSI SPESIES DI SEKITAR MATA AIR BENA SEBAGAI INDIKATOR KETERSEDIAAN AIR DI DESA NIBAAF KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH UTARA

Nibaaf Village is one of the areas in Noemuti District, North Central Timor Regency. This village has a spring called Bena spring. Bena Spring is one of the natural springs located in the production forest area of ​​Nibaaf Village, North Central Timor Regency. This research aims to determine the type of vegetation, species that have potential as indicators of water availability, and the influence of vegetation on water availability, as well as to determine the efforts made by the Nibaaf Village community to protect and preserve Bena springs as a production forest area. This research was carried out from December 2023 to February 2024 at the Bena springs in Nibaaf Village, Noemuti District, North Central Timor Regency. The method used in this research is the quadratic plot method which is carried out by making 7 plots measuring 20 m x 20 m. The research results showed that there were 19 types of species distributed in tree growth forms, poles, saplings and seedlings. Consisting of 97 individuals for growth from trees, 70 individuals for growth from poles, 144 individuals for growth from saplings, and 430 individuals for growth from seedlings. The results of the highest INP data analysis for growth from trees were Eucaliptus alba with an INP of 181.27%. The highest INP for growth from poles is Swietenia mahagoni with an INP of 158.51%. The highest INP for growth from saplings is Syzgium aqueum with an INP of 242.08%. The highest INP for growth from seedlings was Sweitenia mahagoni with an INP of 64.17%. The Shannon Winner Diversity Index is in the medium category, the Evennes/Evenness Index is in the high category, and the Dominance Index is in the medium category. Types of plants that have potential as indicators of water availability around the Bena spring are Swietenia mahagoni, Syzygium aqueum, and Ficus benjamina. The existence of vegetation around the Bena spring has a big influence on water availability because it can conserve water. Therefore, this vegetation needs to be maintained and preserved or reforested in order to maintain the stability of water discharge during the dry season. Efforts made by the Nibaaf Village community to protect and preserve the Bena spring as a production forest area include: not cutting down trees carelessly, not throwing away rubbish, and carrying out reforestation to maintain soil fertility so that the spring does not dry out.

Upaya Kepala Sekolah Dalam Mengembangkan Keterampilan Siswa Melalui Tenun Ikat Pada Sma Kristen Loli Kecamatan Polen Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan

The purpose of this article is to discuss the Principal's Efforts in Developing Student Skills Through Ikat Weaving at Loli Christian High School, Polen District, North Central Timor Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The subjects in this research were school principals with teacher respondents and craftsmen students. Data collection techniques are interviews, documentation. The results show that the efforts of the school principal in developing student creativity through woven ikat have been carried out in accordance with the function and role of the school principal so that the handicrafts owned by the students can be developed properly.

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.

Community Empowerment Through Selling Price Determination Training At The Border Market Of Humusu C Village, Insana District, North Central Timor Regency

This service will be carried out at the border market of Humusu C Village, Insana District, North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. The problems experienced by the village are composed in two types of problems, namely accounting problems, and financial management problems with the following details: Accounting problems faced by Humusu C Village include:lack of understanding in financial records so that they are unable to get out of poverty, inadequate knowledge of business concepts, so they are unable to set goals for economic activities carried out. Furthermore, the financial management problem faced by Humusu C Village is a lack of understanding in determining the price of goods sold, resulting in prices that are too low on the products sold and very minimal profits.1) Lack of understanding in financial records; 2) Knowledge of weak business concepts; 3) Inability to set targets and evaluate the business. Financial management problems faced by Humusu C Village include: 1) Putting prices too low and always reducing profits. Solutions offered to overcome these problems include socialization to communities directly involved in international transactions at the border market of Humusu C Village, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with sellers in the Humusu C Village environment to ensure the determination of selling prices in the border market, and assistance of each team member with the seller group. With the solutions offered for the above problems, it is hoped that international transactions that occur in the border market of Humusu C Village can run according to the policies and rules set by the Government.

Mother and Child Health Services in North Central Timor District Through the Mother and Child Love Movement Program (Border Area Studies Republik Indonesia-Republica Democratica De Timor Leste)

The maternal, infant and toddler mortality rates in North Central Timor Regency as the Indonesia-Timor Leste border area have fluctuated in the last 5 years (2013-2017). The Mother and Child Love Movement program has not been able to reduce the maternal, infant and toddler mortality rates so that the level of health mothers and children at TTU do not yet comply with national health standards. The elements analyzed include elements of structure/input, environment, process and output. specialists, general practitioners, nurse midwives and other health workers, the quality and quantity of health facilities and equipment, limited health budgets and the culture of the TTU community which is contrary to medical regulations. So that maternal and child health services in TTU Regency through the Mother and Child Love Movement program can be To reduce the mortality rate of mothers, babies and toddlers, the efforts that must be made by the government are the addition of specialist doctors at the Kefamenanu Regional Hospital, there must be a permanent doctor at every community health center in TTU, the addition of permanent midwives at the Regional Hospital and Community Health Centers, increasing the number and quality of health facilities and equipment such as community health centers, pustu, polindes, laboratories and pharmacies, health budget allocation according to community needs, improving the quality of antenatal, delivery and neonatal/postpartum care, slowly eliminating the culture/tradition of se'i, tattoos and slow decision making in referring patients to community health centers and hospital. The recommended model for maternal and child health services at TTU is the model of empowering women through safe motherhood (family planning, antenatal care, clean delivery and obstetrical services) and empowering posyandu, poskesdes, posbindu and standby villages as community-based health efforts by community health centers

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.

Reproductive Organ Profile of Pullet Phase Kampung Chicken After L-Isoleucine Supplementation in Feed

The aim of this research was to determine the effect of supplementation of L-isoleucine in feed on the reproductive organ profile of Native chickens at the pullet phase. This research was carried out from April to July 2023 at Sasi Village, Kota Kefamenanu Sub-District, North Central Timor Regency. A total of 100 Native chickens aged 6 weeks with an average weight of 400 g were used in this study. The research method used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments and 5 replications. Each replication consisted of 4 Native chickens. The treatments given were T0 (feed without L-isoleucine), T1 (T0 + 0.05% L-isoleucine), T2 (T0 + 0.15% L-isoleucine), T3 (T0 + 0.25% L-isoleucine), and T4 (T0 + 0.35% L-isoleucine). The variables observed were the weight of the ovaries, the distance between the 2 pubic bones, the distance between the pubic bone and the sternum, testicular weight and testicular volume. The data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance and Duncan's test. The results showed that the ovarian weight for T0, T1, T2, and T3 and T4 were 1.14 ± 0.18; 1.43±0.12; 2.26±0.53; 1.76 ± 0.34 and 1.33 ± 0.27 g/head, respectively. The distance between the 2 pubic bones were 21.04 ± 0.49; 22.70±0.61; 25.40±0.82; 23.90 ± 0.46 and 22.08 ± 0.63 mm/head, respectively. The distance between the pubic bone and the sternum were 31.82 ± 1.93; 33.60±1.10; 37.04±2.36; 33.76 ± 1.27 and 31.56 ± 0.93 mm/head, respectively. Testicular weight were 5.56 ± 0.42; 6.15±1.48; 7.58±0.47; 6.80 ± 0.43 and 6.16 ± 0.40 g/head, respectively. Testicular volume were 5.04 ± 0.55; 5.82±0.41; 7.14 ± 0.50; 6.58 ± 0.47 and 6.06 ± 0.28 mL/head, respectively. Statistical analysis showed that treatment had a significant effect on ovary weight, the distance between the 2 pubic bones, the distance between the pubic bone and the sternum, testicular weight and testicular volume in Kampung chickens (P<0.05). It was concluded that the use of 0.15% L-isoleucine in feed gave the best results on ovary weight, distance between 2 pubic bones, distance between pubic bone and breast bone, testicular weight and testicular volume in pullet phase Native chickens.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TIMOR REGENT INSTRUCTION NUMBER: DPMD 413.4/208/VI/2019 AS A STUNTING MANAGEMENT EFFORT IN THE BORDER AREA OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA - DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR LESTE (RI-RDTL)

<span lang="EN-US">Basic Health Research Results In 2018 show the prevalence of stunting in a national toddler by 30.8 percent including high if referring to WHO data that prevalence must be less than 20 percent. The highest stunting is found in East Nusa Tenggara Province by 42.6 percent. The North Central Timor Regency which is a border district found a prevalence of stunting data by 51.8% in 2018 where this figure is the highest in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Looking at this problem the regional government issued a Regent's instructions Number: DPMD 413.4 / 208 / VI / 2019 concerning the budgeting of village funds and village funds for the prevention and decrease of stunting in the village in 2019. The results showed that the regent's instructions were quite effective in pressing the number of stunting where there was a decline significantly where in February 2021 the prevalence rate gradually declined to reach 26.1%. However, the stunting figure in North Insana Subdistrict and Bikomi Nilulat Subdistrict, which is the border sub-district of its prevalence figure is still below 20% of 31%. The problem found is the mechanism of implementation is still hit by the attitude of the apathetic society and the condition of Covid 19 decisions 31%.</span>

Arsitektur Vernakular yang Mendukung Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Kampung Adat Tamkesi Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara

Title: Vernacular Architecture that Supports Sustainable Development in the Tamkesi Traditional Village, North Central Timor Regency
 Indonesia has a wealth of diverse vernacular architecture. Still, in this era of openness to information and outside cultures, it seems the uniqueness of this architecture has become neglected and threatened with loss. Amid the external-internal influences that cause changes in the archipelago's vernacular buildings, the Atoni tribe in the Tamkesi traditional village responds otherwise. This paper examines how the indigenous Atoni people maintain the authenticity and sustainability of the Tamkesi traditional village, its architecture, and their involvement in sustainable development. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods, while analysis techniques are carried out by coordinating data collection techniques through books, journals, articles, and an understanding of the theory of vernacular architecture and sustainable development. Based on the results of the analysis show that the Tamkesi traditional village is one of the oldest villages on the island of Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, which is still sustainable today and has developed from generation to generation based on the concept of local cultural wisdom and harmonization with nature.

The Effects of Information Systems and the Utilization of Information Technology on the Quality of Financial Reports with Internal Control as Moderation

This research aims to analyze and obtain empirical evidence of the influence of information systems, utilization of information technology, and internal controls on the quality of financial reports. This study is quantitative in nature. The population in this research are all employees of the Regional Revenue Office (BAPENDA) of North Central Timor Regency who perform accounting or financial administration functions. In this study, the purposive sampling method is used for sample selection. The total number of samples in this study was 56 respondents who met the research criteria. The data collection technique used is a questionnaire. The results of the research reveal that the accounting information system does not affect internal control and the quality of financial reports. The utilization of information technology affects internal control and the quality of financial reports. Internal control does not affect the quality of financial reports.