Nusa Tenggara Barat Province Research Articles

The Effect of Work Motivation, Work Culture, Leadership and Work Experience on Employee Performance at Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia

The Effect of Work Motivation, Work Culture, Leadership and Work Experience on Employee Performance at Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia

First report of Fusarium solani causing pink root disease on garlic (Allium sativum L.) in Lombok, Indonesia

Abstract Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the important agricultural commodities in Indonesia, with Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Province among the main producing regions. Several incidences of pink root disease symptoms have been reported in garlic plantations in the Sembalun highlands of Eastern Lombok District, NTB Province, Indonesia. This study aimed to isolate and identify the fungal pathogen responsible for pink root disease in garlic plants in this region. Fungal pathogens isolated from diseased garlic plants were morphologically investigated under a microscope and molecularly identified which includes DNA isolation, PCR, sequencing, processing of sequencing data, and NCBI blasts. The symptoms of the diseased plants in the fields were leaf wilting, stunted growth, and shortened roots which first turn light pink, then darken through red and purple, later turn black, and die. The mycelial colour of the pathogen on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) media was growth white. Observation of the pathogen under a microscope indicated that the pathogen produced oval micro-conidia and crescent-shaped macro-conidia. Based on the BLAST results which are based on the NCBI database, it can be concluded that the species of Fusarium solani was responsible for invading the garlic plant. This is the first report of pink root disease on Lombok Island in Indonesia.

Analysis of the Effect of Zakat, Infaq and Shadakah (ZIS) Funds, GRDP and Regional Expenditure on Poverty in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province 2019-2022

Poverty is a significant issue in developing countries, including Indonesia. Nusa Tenggara Barat is among the ten provinces with the highest number of impoverished people. This study aims to analyze the effects of ZIS Funds (Zakat, Infaq, Shadakah), GRDP, and Regional Expenditure on poverty in the regencies and cities of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province from 2019 to 2022. The research employs a quantitative approach and utilizes secondary data in the form of panel data, which consists of both time series data and cross-sectional data from 2019 to 2022. Data for this research is obtained through documentation methods, specifically the archival method, which involves sourcing information from books, agencies, institutions, and relevant sources related to the research. The secondary data is sourced from the BPS web, Baznas Statistics, and DJPB Kemenkeu. Panel data regression analysis, using the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) estimation method, is applied to analyze the data, with the assistance of the Eviews 10 program. The results indicate that, partially, the distribution of ZIS Funds has a positive but insignificant effect on poverty. The GRDP at constant prices (ADHK) has a negative and significant effect on poverty, while Regional Expenditure has a positive but insignificant effect on poverty in the regencies and cities of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province from 2019 to 2022. Simultaneously, the distribution of ZIS Funds, ADHK GRDP, and Regional Expenditure has a significant effect on poverty in the regencies and cities of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province from 2019 to 2022.

Effect of Total Assets, Capital Expenditure, Leverage, And GRDP to the Ratio of Regional Financial Independence in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province in 2018-2022

This study examines the effect of total assets, capital expenditure, leverage and PDRB on the ratio of district financial independence in NTB province in 2018-2022. Fiscal decentralization encourages to implement regional autonomy policies, namely giving authority to local governments to regulate finances in their respective regions. Tests were conducted on all districts in NTB province during 2018-2022. The results of this study indicate that total assets, capital expenditure and leverage have no significant effect on the financial independence of districts in NTB province. While PPDRB has a significant effect on the financial independence of districts in NTB province. The research findings indicate that the many or few assets owned by a region will not always affect regional financial independence, the allocation of inappropriate capital expenditures causes regional financial independence to decrease, and the use of capital expenditures to increase regional financial independence. total debt to equity ratio not used wisely, causing the level of regional financial independence to be low. The implications of this research provide warning signals to local governments to be more productive in managing regional wealth assets, allocating capital expenditures in accordance with the budget and on target, and more wisely in using capital expenditures debt to equity ratio local governments in order to increase regional financial independence.

Analysis of Factors Affecting the Poverty Rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province for the Period 2018-2022

This study aims to analyse the factors that influence the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province in 2018-2022. This research uses a quantitative method with an associative approach. The type of data used is secondary data. Data sources were obtained from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. The research location is in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province with 10 districts / cities. The data analysis used is panel data regression analysis. The results showed that (1), partially population has a negative and significant effect on the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. (2), partially education has a negative and insignificant effect on the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. (3) Partially, minimum wage has a negative and insignificant effect on the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. (4) Partially, unemployment has a negative and insignificant effect on the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. (5) Simultaneously, the variables of population, education, minimum wage, and unemployment together have a significant effect on the poverty rate in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Economic Growth in Lombok Barat Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province for the Period 2012 - 2022

Each region has different growth drivers depending on the region's ability to produce goods and services. This study aims to analyse the effect of population, government expenditure, foreign investment, and domestic investment partially and simultaneously on economic growth in Lombok Barat Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province in 2012-2022. This study uses time series data on population, government expenditure, foreign investment, and domestic investment for 11 years. In addition, this study uses multiple linear regression analysis method as the analytical tool used. The results of this study indicate that the variables of population, foreign investment, and domestic investment partially have a negative and insignificant effect on economic growth in Lombok Barat Regency. While the Government Expenditure variable partially shows that the variable has a positive and insignificant effect on economic growth in Lombok Barat Regency. Simultaneously, the influence of population, government expenditure, foreign investment, and domestic investment variables has an insignificant effect on economic growth in Lombok Barat Regency.

The Influence of Regional Original Income, Capital Expenditures and Labor Force Participation Levels on Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in Districts/Cities of West Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) in 2018-2022

This research analyzes the influence of Regional Original Income (PAD), Capital Expenditures, and Labor Force Participation Level (TPAK) on the Growth of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) in the Districts/Cities of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province (NTB). Data was collected from October 2023 to January 2024 and analyzed using a quantitative approach and panel data regression. The results show that PAD has a positive and significant influence on GRDP, while Capital Expenditure and TPAK are not significant. The implication is that regional governments need to optimize policies and use of capital expenditure to support GRDP growth. In addition, efforts are needed to increase labor force participation in order to make a more significant contribution to regional economic growth. This research provides insight for policy makers and stakeholders regarding the factors that influence economic growth in NTB.

Analysis of the Effect of Poverty Level, Unemployment and Economic Growth on the Human Development Index in West Nusa Tenggara Province in 2017-2022

This research aims to analyze the influence of poverty levels, unemployment and economic growth on the human development index in Nusa Tenggara Barat province in 2017-2022. The type of research used is quantitative research. The data used comes from the Central Statistics Agency of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, totaling 10 Regencies/Cities. The data was processed using the Eviws 10 application with the panel data regression analysis method with the Fixed Effect Model approach. The results of this study show that partially the value of prob. The poverty level variable of 0.00 is smaller than the significance level (α) of 0.05, which means that the poverty level has a negative and significant effect on the human development index, while the prob. The unemployment variable of 0.84 is greater than the significance level (α) of 0.05, which means that unemployment has a negative but not significant effect and the prob. The economic growth variable of 0.20 is greater than the significance level (α) of 0.05, which means that economic growth has a positive but not significant effect on the human development index in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province. Meanwhile, the results of simultaneous testing (F test) of the three variables of poverty, unemployment and economic growth have a joint effect on the human development index. The implications of this research can be a guide for policy makers in efforts to improve human development in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province.

Application of silicon foliar spray to increase growth and yield of shallot (Allium ascalonicum L.) under sprinkler and furrow irrigation system

Silicon foliar application can help mitigate the negative effects of drought stress and is an important component of climate-smart agriculture. This study aimed to assess the effect of various concentrations of silicon foliar spray (SFS) on shallot growth and yield under two irrigation systems. On-farm experiment was arranged in the randomized block with split-plot design in dryland of East Lombok District of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Province during dry season of 2018. The main plot was furrow and sprinkler irrigation system, and the sub-plot was four concentrations of SFS (0, 15, 30, and 45 ml) with five replications. In general, plant height, leaf number, bulb number, and fresh biomass of shallot were increased following the increase of SFS concentration, with the optimal dosage being 15 ml/lt for the experiment site. Shallot fresh yield was significantly higher under sprinkler irrigation (3.72 kg/m2) compared to furrow irrigation (2.70 kg/m2). The significant interaction effects were found on plant height (20 and 40 days after planting) and weight loss (after sun-dried and after 90 days of storage to produce bulb seeds). All in all, the sun-dried shallot yield was significantly higher from 14.76% (30 ml) to 28.40% (15 ml) compared to the control.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REHABILITATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR POST-EARTHQUAKE COMMUNITY HOUSES IN NORTH LOMBOK REGENCY IN 2018

Data published by the Government of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province in 2021, the progress of earthquake-resistant house construction in Lombok Utara Regency until July 9th, 2022, has completed 41,750 heavily damaged houses, 1,029 moderately damaged houses and 298 lightly damaged. From the data, there are still 9,040 houses whose physical progress is still in the implementation stage. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of rehabilitating and reconstructing the community houses post-Lombok Earthquake in 2018. The research method used in this research is a descriptive quantitative method with a purposive sampling technique. The research variables were taken from Perka BNPB No. 11 Tahun 2008 and adjusted with existing research objectives. The variables were Program Readiness, Program Planning, Program Implementation, and Program Monitoring and Evaluation. The sample in this research was 100 respondents from the earthquake-affected Lombok 2018 community who received earthquake-resistant house assistance and facilitators who assisted in the housing construction. Data collection in this research was conducted in Lombok Utara Regency through questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The data analysis used in this research was using the Likert scale. The research results show that the Post Disaster Community House Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program in Lombok Utara Regency 2018 has run quite effectively. The average analysis of effectiveness using the Likert scale yields 66.83% for program readiness, 71.60% for program planning, 71.4% for program implementation, and 69.53% for program monitoring and evaluation. The average effectiveness rate produced in this research was 69.84%.

Sekolah Perjumpaan (Social School) as a Model of Molding Social Character and Humanity Values for Teenagers

This research aims to explore how Sekolah Perjumpaan (social school) in Midang Village, West Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province shapes the social character of local teenagers. The research method used was a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used observations and in-depth interviews with mentors, religious leaders, governmental representatives, and members of the Midang Village community to discern social activities at Sekolah Perjumpaan. Data was then analyzed by categorizing similarities and differences in themes, previously managed through data reduction, data display, and data verification to yield findings. The findings showed that Sekolah Perjumpaan maintained social harmony, which was built upon the foundations of social norms as the ethical basis for strengthening intrapersonal relationships and a life guide adopted by teenagers. Social characters and human values were implemented at Sekolah Perjumpaan, which resulted in reciprocal shares and mutual respects that mirror the attitudes, such as proper self-positioning, good attitudes, and responsibility. Additionally, Sekolah Perjumpaan had existed to teach patience, sincerity, consciousness, or commitment to doing good.

Option Value, Existence Value, and Bequest Value of Mangrove in Jerowaru District, Lombok Timur Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat

The value of mangroves is not only in the form of wood products, but can also be in the form of non-timber forest products (HHBK) and environmental services. Information is needed regarding the value of the importance of using mangroves in the future, the value of conserving their biodiversity, and the value of community appreciation for their existence. The research was conducted around of mangrove area in Jerowaru District, Lombok Timur Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province from February – July 2022. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach through the provision of option values, existence values, and bequest values to mangroves which are determined based on estimates using WTP (willingness to pay), whose values are based on the contingent valuation approach. Based on the results of the assessment of the options benefit, the existence benefit, and the inheritance benefits, of mangroves in Jerowaru District, Lombok Timur Regency, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, it is known that the value of the optional benefit related to biodiversity conservation for the benefit of utilization in the future is ± IDR 224,885.25/ha/year. The value of the existence benefit related to habitat continuity for user species ± IDR 84,953.96/ha/year and the value of the bequest benefit related to community appreciation of the ownership of resources ± IDR 1,066,667/ha/year

Government Regional Strategies in Tourism Development in the Nusa Tenggara Barat Province Post-Pandemic

This research aims to explain the regional government strategies in developing tourism in the Province of Nusa Tenggara Barat post-Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on tourism potential and flagship tourism destinations, identification of tourism problems, and regional government strategies to achieve successful post-Covid-19 pandemic tourism development. The research used descriptive analysis method. Data were collected through literature study. Data were obtained from secondary data through previous research, digital footprints based on the website of the Government of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province and other related agencies. The research concluded that the Province of Nusa Tenggara Barat is able to achieve successful tourism development through several strategies including the determination of flagship tourism destinations by building new tourism attractions and increasing the capacity of human resources to enhance the quality of tourism services such as access to information for improved tourism marketing. The impact is that tourists have increased and the economy of the people of NTB has grown. Furthermore, the research also revealed that the strategies implemented by the Regional Government of NTB post-Covid-19 pandemic are effective and successful in rebuilding tourism in the Province of Nusa Tenggara Barat.

The Effect of Servant Leadership, Organizational Trust, Leader Trust on Organizational Commitment of Member BASARNAS in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province

The Effect of Servant Leadership, Organizational Trust, Leader Trust on Organizational Commitment of Member BASARNAS in Nusa Tenggara Barat Province

Utilization and Management of Pelagic Fisheries in West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province

Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat (KSB), Nusa Tenggara Barat Province has potential fishery resources. Based on Permen KP No.18 of 2014 concerning the Republic of Indonesia State Fisheries Management Area (WPPNRI), KSB marine is included in WPPNRI 573. The purpose of this study was to determine the sustainable potential of pelagic fisheries and their level of utilization. This research was conducted in KSB from January to November 2022. The research method used was a field survey method and a descriptive method. The results of the study showed that the relationship between effort and CPUE for large pelagic fish obtained a linear equation y = 12.067x + 277.6 with R2 = 0.1785. This equation explains the positive relationship between production and effort, meaning that fishing gear affects the production of large pelagic fish. the optimum effort value is 1674.90 trips per year and the maximum sustainable catch is 232,459.1 kg per year. Effort relationship with CPUE of small pelagic fish obtained a linear equation y = -18.575x + 11512 with R2 = 0.2817. This equation explains the negative relationship between effort and catch. This shows that fishing gear is not the main factor affecting the amount of production. the optimum effort value is 106917.700 trips per year and the maximum sustainable catch is 992998.139 kg per year. The utilization rate value is 2.049%, with an effort level value of 0.001%. This study concludes that the potential and level of utilization of pelagic fisheries in West Sumbawa Regency are still below the sustainable potential.

Assessment of Raw Water Infrastructure Performance for the Performance Index Modeling

This research aimed at the performance assessment of raw water infrastructure. The performance of raw water infrastructure in this case is as the service function of the infrastructure for supplying the raw water. Generally, the benchmark for determining the infrastructure performance is seen from the ability of raw water infrastructure in distributing the raw water discharge according to the demand for the raw water acceptor service. This research is conducted in the Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) Province, one of the island provinces consisting of two big islands and several small islands surrounding them. The two big islands are Lombok and Sumbawa, with their uniqueness in the water use pattern, water availability, rainfall, and the economic matters of water user society. The methodology consists of the assessment of the monetary aspect, service aspect, operational aspect, and human resources aspect. The assessment result will be used as the validation standard in building the performance index modeling. However, the assessment of existing raw water infrastructure performance in NTB based on the PP 122, 2015. The result shows that the monetary aspect is increasing in several PDAM; the service aspect is decreasing; the operational aspect is increasing at the beginning, but by the time, it is decreasing; however, the human resources aspect shows an increasing condition. Keywords : assessment, infrastructure, raw water, monetary aspect, service aspect, operational aspect, human resource aspect. https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.50.3.11

Sketching Nationalism in Indonesia

Batik has long been well-known in Java. Its reputation increased significantly during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s (SBY) administration who declared national batik day. This encouraged provinces with no batik tradition before to create batik with its unique local identity. This article aims to map the roles of different agencies from educational institutions in the emergence of the local identity symbol of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) province represented by Sasambo batik. This research shows that cultural policies in Indonesia must consider locality. Local cultural expressions in Indonesia, especially in Eastern Indonesia, are often ‘forced’ to follow what is suggested and brought by actor from different traditions. The situation became more complex when the cultural expression introduced was packaged through the ideology of nationalism, Batik, which was originally part of Javanese culture, has been elevated to become a National culture. Adopting batik as part of national identity is an important cultural strategy considering that the use of batik has spread throughout Indonesia whether we like it or not. The problem is, the presence of batik technology has had an effect on local cloth crafts that use a different concept from batik, such as NTB Ikat weaving. Ikat woven crafts are made through a long process and are more expensive than making batik, where the preparation and materials are easier to obtain and cheaper. In this case, the woven craftsmen cannot compete economically with those who make batik. Batik is faster and more can be produced. Batik was introduced systematically through the education system, while woven cloth was left as it was. This research is part of an ethnographic research and the data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews. It was found that teachers play important roles in establishing a good reputation and even competing with the local woven cloth of NTB province. At the same time, there was a struggle over meanings between national and local batik. The ideology of nationalism used by the teachers in the end benefits not only individuals, but also groups, even government.

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF POVERTY REDUCTION IN MATARAM CITY, WEST NUSA TENGGARA, INDONESIA

This study was qualitative research that produced descriptive data. The research took place in Mataram City, Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia. We chose Mataram City due to the area's high number of poor communities. Data has been collected from informants and various documents. Findings confirmed that problems in policy implementation related to communication, resources, disposition/attitude, and bureaucracy structures. The programs of the central government mainly provided social assistance instead of poor community education. There was limited communication between implementers. Community and policy implementers did not have adequate knowledge of policy reduction policy, such as poverty's cause, impact, and countermeasures. The regional government relied on the central government's funding. The lack of facilities during policy implementation caused a low disposition/attitude. The bureaucracy did not implement community empowerment and encouraged independence in the poor urban community. The Edward III Model was proposed to solve the problems. The Mataram City government must collaborate with the central government, community, and business sectors. It also needs to pay attention to planning a poverty reduction policy, involves stakeholders in the planning, and establish an agency or technical institution specializing in community empowerment. Involving stakeholders, including the community, will help understand socio-cultural factors such as habits, customs, and local wisdom to make them feel like the subject of the policy, not the object. The bureaucracy structure may be utilized to achieve such involvement to promote community independence.

Enacting a Task-Based Language Teaching Curriculum in Indonesian non-Formal Education (INFE): Rationales and Challenges

Tasks-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has successfully attracted attention of a second (L2)/foreign language (FL) practitioners, researchers, trainers as well as curriculum developer. Much of the research conducted, however, has mainly focused in formal educational settings, and less research carried out in non-formal educational context. The intent of this paper, therefore, is to advocate the notion of enacting TBLT curriculum in General English (GE) program in the pursuit of increasing students’ language communicative competence at Institute of English Course and Training (IECT), one of Indonesian Non-Formal Educations (INFE) in East Lombok Regency of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia. The rationales and challenges of enactment will be provided, and mainly will be based on my experience as a founder of non-formal language centers, as well as a reflexive practitioner. The advocacy should not solely confine to my home regency, East Lombok, but also to language center of INFE that runs GE in Nusa Tenggara Province.

Students’ Perceptions on the Implementation of Natural Product Chemistry Laboratory Using Sasambo Medicinal Plants

This research described the implementation of the natural product chemistry laboratory using S asambo medicinal plants (Sasak, Samawa, Mbojo, indigenous tribes of Nusa Tenggara Barat Province, Indonesia). It revealed students' perceptions of laboratory activities. The use of Sasambo medicinal plants in laboratory activities is carried out because it is very close to students' daily lives. This research method was descriptive qualitative obtained from observation, documentation, interview, and questionnaire techniques. Respondents consisted of 59 third-year students from the Department of Chemistry Education at one of the state universities in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia, during the second semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. This laboratory activity begins with giving a laboratory project to students. The team determined the Sasambo medicinal plant species used in this laboratory based on the results of the previous isolation. The selection of the Sasambo medicinal plant species took into account the difficulty level of isolation of its secondary metabolite compounds. The results showed that the planning of the natural product chemistry Laboratory using Sasambo medicinal plants was in a good category. The facilities and infrastructure used were complete and proper, the learning resources used were apt and up-to-date, and the implementation of the activities was in the good, interesting, and disciplined category.