Pagar Alam City Research Articles

Factors Influencing Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for NPK Fertilizer in Specialty Coffee: Insights from Pagar Alam, Indonesia

Robusta coffee cultivation in Pagar Alam City has not been carried out optimally because most farmers do not practice precision farming patterns in the use of production inputs to increase coffee plant productivity, including the use of unsubsidised coffee-specific fertilisers. In order to be accepted by farmers, fertiliser companies must pay attention to the willingness to pay of farmers for these fertilisers. For this reason, the study aims to: (1) determine farmer perceptions of nutrient content, ease of use and quality of fertiliser, (2) determine the value of farmers’ willingness to pay for unsubsidised NPK fertiliser for coffee in Pagar Alam City, and (3) determine the effect of nutrient content, ease of use and quality of fertiliser and other factors on farmers' WTP in Pagar Alam City. The research location was determined purposively with the consideration that Pagar Alam City is one of the highest coffee producing areas in Indonesia. A total of 100 coffee farmers were used as samples and interviewed using a prepared questionnaire. Data on farmers' willingness to pay was obtained by using the contingent valuation method (CVM). Descriptive analysis was used to determine the level of farmers' perception of nutrient content, ease of use and quality of fertiliser. Multiple linear regression methods was used to analyze the effect of nutrient content, ease of use and fertiliser quality and other factors on farmers' WTP. The results showed that the average value of farmers' WTP for unsubsidised NPK fertiliser for coffee was IDR 11,160 per kg which is lower than the price of unsubsidised NPK fertiliser commonly paid by coffee farmers. The study found that fertiliser quality, ease of fertiliser uses and fertiliser nutrient content, farm income level, land size, age, farming experience, household size and farmer membership status in farmer groups significantly affect the farmers’ WTP.

Pendampingan Dalam Mendesain Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) Merdeka Belajar menggunakan Konteks Tarian bagi Guru Sekolah Menengah

This community service activity aims to provide knowledge and skills to produce the design of the Free Learning Student Worksheet (LKPD). The methods used in this activity consist of preparation, implementation and evaluation. This activity was held at FKIP UNSRI with the participants being High School Teachers of Pagaralam City offline and online. The results of this activity show the enthusiasm of teachers who have produced LKPD using dance contexts. The understanding of the teacher after the implementation of mentoring activities shows that the teacher's response to the activities carried out is very good. Some math teachers, Indonesian, English have been able to design LKPD Merdeka Belajar based on pagaralam dance context.

THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' WRITING SKILLS IN TK SURI TAULADAN KOTA PAGAR ALAM

Early childhood development is associated with psychological changes themselves, covering cognitive, linguistic, socio-emotional, religious, and moral aspects. Cognitive development in early childhood is concerned with all psychological processes related to knowledge, as well as the way the child learns and thinks about his environment. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of teachers in improving students' writing skills and to find out what obstacles teachers find in improving student's writing skills in Suri Tauladan Kindergarten in Pagar Alam City. The method in this study uses quantitative methods with the type of Classroom Action Research (PTK), which in English is called Classroom Action Research (CAR). The type of research used in this study is qualitative analysis research (assessment analysis), which uses data collection techniques using interviews, documentation, interviews, and observations. Students' writing skills have not developed. Therefore, one action is needed, namely the role of the teacher. The implementation of learning carried out by teachers can improve students' writing skills in Suri Tauladan Kindergarten in Pagar Alam City. In cycle I, students' writing skills are low, while in cycle II, it increases.

APPLICATION OF SNAKES AND LADDERS LEARNING MEDIA IN IMPROVING GROSS MOTORCYCLE IN EARLY CHILDREN

Man is equipped with knowledge so that he realizes his nature as a human being who has rights and obligations that can account for it. The debriefing provided is not only about the ability to gain knowledge but also about "behaving well by norms and values" and soft skills. That is the function of education. The purpose of this study is to find out whether Snakes and Ladders learning media can improve early childhood gross motor skills and to find out what factors affect early childhood gross motor development in Suri Tauladan Kindergarten in Pagar Alam City. The type of research used in this study is classroom action research (PTK), which, in English, is called classroom action research (CAR) and is a study conducted in the classroom. The qualitative analysis approach (assessment analysis) was used in this study. Data collection techniques include interviews, documentation, interviews, and observations. In cycle I, the gross motor category of lace students for rubber students who develop very well and develop as expected, while in cycle II, it increases. Early childhood gross motor improvement in Suri Tauladan Kindergarten in Pagar Alam City can be proven by the results of the research. In cycle I, the category of students developed very well and developed as expected, reaching 36.36%, increasing in cycle II to 81.81%.

Determinants of Personal Protective Equipment Use Behavior Among Female Farmers of Childbearing Age Exposed to Pesticides in Dempo Selatan District Pagar Alam City

Determinants of Personal Protective Equipment Use Behavior Among Female Farmers of Childbearing Age Exposed to Pesticides in Dempo Selatan District Pagar Alam City

The Influence of Agrosilvopasture Implementation and MSME Incubation on SDGs with Financial Literacy Mediation in Rural Areas of Indonesia

This research explores the roles of Agrosilvopasture, MSME Incubation, and financial literacy in supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in rural Indonesia. Conducted from April to September 2023 in Pagar Alam City, the study involves the participation of indigenous communities and stakeholders associated with customary forest management, comprising 100 intentionally selected respondents. The Slovin formula was employed to determine the number of respondents in the sample, who were then selected using a purposive sampling technique from the community of customary forest managers in Mude Ayek Tebat Benawa. The research investigates the relationships among variables: Implementation of Agrosilvopasture (X1), MSME Incubation (X2), Financial Literacy (M), and SDGs (Y). Path coefficient analysis reveals that Agrosilvopasture has a significant negative influence on Financial Literacy but a positive impact on SDGs. The analytical tool utilized is Partial Least Squares-SmartPLS. MSME Incubation yields a favorable impact on both Financial Literacy and SDGs. Financial literacy, consequently, has a beneficial impact on the SDGs. Mediation testing validates that Financial Literacy serves as a mediator in the relationship between Agrosilvopasture and the examined outcomes. MSME Incubation, and SDGs. In conclusion, financial literacy, Agrosilvopasture implementation, and MSME Incubation are crucial for achieving SDGs in rural areas. These holistic approaches offer promising pathways to achieve various SDGs, and in enhancing the effectiveness of these strategies financial literacy plays a pivotal role.

The Role of Promotion in Increasing Sales of Red Coffee Cap Lesung SMEs New Hope Built at BDC Pagar Alam City

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the promotion strategy to increase coffee sales at Cap Lesung Ukm Harapan Baru Binaan BDC Kota Pagar Alam. To achieve the research objectives, researchers made observations at UKM Harapan Baru Binaan BDC to collect data on the material studied. The results obtained using descriptive analysis are as follows: 1) Marketing of SMEs Harapan Baru Binaan BDC Kota Pagar Alam using marketing mix variables from advertising, personal selling, and sales promotion to diluted red coffee products cap lesung; 2) UKM Harapan Baru Binaan BDC Kota Pagar Alam promotes through these media, namely radio, Facebook, Instagram, Shoppe, website, and sponsorship (event); 3) From the discussion analysis, it is known that the increase in promotional costs every month causes an increase in sales volume, which shows the relationship between promotional costs and sales volume, where each change in promotion variables affects sales volume; 4) From the results of the study, the most dominant factor of the role of promotion to increase sales is advertising. The ads used are based on social media, namely the internet, Facebook, Instagram, and Shoopee, which experienced profits from sales of Rp. 20,000.00 in 2021, then experienced an increase of Rp. 25,000.00 (by 1.15%), and Rp. 29,500,000 (by 1.18%) in 2023

The Influence of Students' Activities on the Ability to Memorize the Qur'an at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Islamic Boarding School Darul Kutub El Gontori in Pagar Alam

Currently in Indonesia, there are numerous tahfizh institutions that cater to individuals seeking to commit the Quran to memory. Muslims are obligated to memorize the Quran. Memorization, as defined in the Indonesian dictionary, originates from the root term "hafal," denoting the act of internalizing material and being capable of reciting it without reliance on external sources such as books or notes. The objective of this study is to ascertain the impact of student activities on Quran memorization capacity, specifically at the Tsanawiyah Madrasah of Darul Kutub El-Gontori Islamic Boarding School in Pagar Alam City, and to identify the extent of this influence. This study employs a quantitative approach and utilizes purposive sampling. Common data collection methods encompass observation, interviews, documentation, and surveys. The findings indicate that student activities have a favorable and significant impact on the ability to memorize the Quran, as evidenced by the hypothesis test results with a significant value of 0.001 (<0.05). Furthermore, the coefficient of determination test reveals that student activities account for 37.7% of the impact on the ability to memorize the Quran at the Tsanawiyah Madrasah of Darul Kutub El-Gontori Islamic Boarding School in Pagar Alam, with the remaining influence attributed to other factors.

Comparison Of K-Means and K-Medoids Algorithm for Clustering Data UMKM in Pagar Alam City

The aim of this research is clustering MSME data in Pagar Alam City using the K-Means and K-Medoids algorithms. This research is motivated by the lack of further management of MSME data collection, which can hinder the development and improvement of Pagar Alam City MSMEs. Meanwhile, this data is considered necessary for agencies to develop and improve Pagar Alam City MSMEs. Apart from agencies, this data is also useful for sub-districts, sub-districts and RT/RW to find out what interests, talents and potential the community has in what business fields. MSME data is processed using Rapid Miner and Python, the system development method in this research uses the Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) method, where the stages include Business Understanding, Data Understanding, Data Preparation, Modeling, Evaluation, and Deployment. The test method uses the Davies-bouldin index, a DBI value that is close to 0 results in good clustering. The results of this research obtained 3 clusters. In 2020 K-Means C0= 1, C1= 3 and C2= 1 sub-district, K-Medoids C0= 1, C1= 1 and C2= 3 sub-district. In 2022 K-Means C0= 1, C1= 3 and C2= 1 sub-district, K-Medoids C0= 1, C1= 3 and C2= 1 sub-districts. The results of the 2020 sub-district DBI clustering calculation are DBI k-means = 0.134 and k-medoids = 0.523. In 2022 DBI k-means = 0.277 and k-medoids = 0.496. So it can be concluded that the K-Means algorithm in the case of grouping MSMEs in Pagar Alam City has better performance, because the DBI value is close to 0. From the results of the grouping it can help provide an overview for related parties in encouraging or providing assistance to sub-districts that are included in the low cluster.

Nilai-Nilai Kearifan Lokal Tradisi Lisan Guritan Keriye Rumbang Ngempang Lematang Suku Basemah, Pagaralam, Sumatera Selatan: Kajian Antropolinguistik

This study aims to determine the values ??of local wisdom contained in the guritan Keriye Rumbang Ngempang Lematang of the Basemah community, especially in Pagaralam City. The method used in studying the guritan Keriye Rumbang Ngempang Lematang is a qualitative method using an ethnographic approach according to Spradley. The research steps have been simplified as (1) determining informants; (2) interviewing informants; (3) making ethnographic notes; (4) asking descriptive questions; (5) conducting analysis of ethnographic interviews; (6) make component analysis (7) find cultural themes (8) write an ethnography. The simplification was carried out due to the limited resources, time, and cost of the researcher. Another reason that causes researchers to take this step is that existing circumstances such as this pandemic have only taken these eight steps without leaving the core of the twelve main steps. The data collection technique used is the interview technique. The results of the study show that the forms of local wisdom values ??contained in the guritan Keriye Rumbang Ngempang Lematang are local wisdom such as discipline, education, hard work, persistence, religion, mutual cooperation, local preservation, and cultural creativity.

The Influence Of Tourism Attraction, Facilities And Digital Promotion On The Interest In Visiting Pagar Alam City Tourism Village

Tourism is an asset owned by a region to increase income and the economy of the community. To maximize the existing potential, it requires a strategy that can increase the interest of tourists visiting Pagar Alma. The attractiveness of tourist villages must be developed, so as to attract consumers to visit. Pagar Alam City has a natural tourism village and cultural tourism in South Sumatra, so it is necessary to conduct an analysis to determine the influence of tourist attraction, facilities and promotion on interest in visiting the tourist village of Pagar Alam city. This research data uses simple random sampling with instruments given to 100 tourists, consisting of local, archipelago, and foreign tourists visiting Pagar Alam City. Variable Attraction (average X1 : 0.803) and Facility variables (average X2 : 0.833) and Digital Promotion (X3 : 0.915) with the Partial Least Squeres method.

Implementation of Talent Pool System to Realize Professionalism Performance State Civil Apparatus

Purpose: Realizing good local government governance and ensuring the availability of professional civil servants require planned and measurable human resource management. Therefore, the Pagar Alam City Government issued Pagar Alam Mayor Regulation No. 24 of 2021 concerning the Policy for Implementing the Civil Servant Talent Pool System within the Pagar Alam City Government. To realize good local governance and ensure the availability of professional civil servants. Method: Normative and empirical methods were employed. Data collection was carried out using field and literature studies. The data analysis was qualitatively descriptive. Result: Implementation of the Talent pool System as a strategy of the Pagar Alam city government to realize the professionalism of the performance of the state civil apparatus, the Pagaralam city government participated in a series of events held at the Regional VII Agency of the State Civil Service Agency (BKN) Palembang by sending 9 (nine) participants. However, the mayor’s regulation has not been fully and maximally realized within the Pagar Alam City government. Limitations: The factors that hinder the implementation of the talent pool system within the scope of the Pagar Alam city government are a lack of human resource participation and budget factors that have not been fully explained. Contribution: Implementation of the Talent pool system as a strategy of the Pagar Alam city government to realize professionalism in the performance of the state civil apparatus.

The Influence Of The Use Of Information Technology And Competence On Employee Performance At The Population And Civil Registry Service Of Pagar Alam City

This research aims to determine the influence of information technology and competency on employee performance at the Pagar Alam City Population and Civil Registry Service. The dependent variable in this research is Employee Performance (Y) and the independent variables are Information Technology (X1) and Competency (X2). The population and research sample were 50 employees at the Population and Civil Registry Service of Pagar Alam City. The data obtained were analyzed using the PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis technique via SmartPLS Software and the SPSS 26 application. Where it was partially processed using the PLS analysis technique while it was simultaneously processed using the SPSS 26 application. Based on the research results it can be concluded that: (1) Information technology positive and significant effect on employee performance; (2) Competency has a positive and significant effect on employee performance; (3) simultaneously, information technology and competence have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.

The Use of Social Media as a Means of Tourism Promotion City of Pagar Alam (Case Study on Instagram Account @greenparadise_pga16)

This study aims to determine how managers use social media to market their tours and the benefits and drawbacks of using Instagram. This study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Interviews, observation, and documentation are the methods used to acquire data. The findings revealed that: (1) Instagram is a highly efficient promotional medium, utilizing elements such as photo titles or captions, hashtags, Instagram stories, reposts, and reels, as well as the AIDA concept (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) to capture followers' attention. (2) Factors that support using Instagram social media to promote Green Paradise Tourism in Pagar Alam City include marketing that uses photo titles or captions. The restricting elements are content to be posted and promoted and competition from other destinations, particularly those with more active promotional strategies or more appeal.

Analysis of Risk Level Mapping of Flash Flood in the Air Betung Sub-Watershed, Pagar Alam City, Indonesia

This research aimed to obtain a map of flood and inundation distribution in the Air Betung Sub-watershed of Pagar Alam City at an altitude of 200- 1500 meters above sea level. Moreover, the city consists of mountainous and hilly areas, wavy and steep relief, forest areas, and plantations, including settlements and sub-watershed (DAS), characterized by an average annual rainfall of 234.50 mm, with air temperature between 140C-350C. Based on Indonesian Disaster Information Data (DIBI) from National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) from 2014 to 2019, the Air Betung Sub-watershed has experienced 5 flash flood disasters. These incidents resulted in damage to 1 house unit, irrigation channels ± 50 m, retaining walls ± 25 m, and ± 30 hectares of agricultural land damaged. The method used in this research included Risk Index Mapping to determine the level of flash flood risk by analyzing hazard, vulnerability, and capacity indices. The hazard index was analyzed using Flash Flood Potential Index (FFPI) method, while the vulnerability and capacity indices were evaluated through equations in accordance with Perka BNPP No. 2 of 2012, as processed in the Arc-GIS version 10.4 program. Generally, risk index map research was classified into three classes, namely low, moderate, and high. The results showed that the Pagar Alam Selatan Sub-district had a high index value compared to others in the Air Betung Sub-watershed, Pagar Alam City.

Penggunaan Media Sosial sebagai Sarana Promosi Wisata Kota Pagar Alam (Studi Kasus pada Akun Instagram @greenparadise_pga16)

The emergence of social media is one of the results of the very rapid development of the internet and technology. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms for tourism promotion because it allows the rapid dissemination of information. Green Paradise Tourism is one type of tourism that uses Instagram as a promotional tool. The aim of this research is to find out how managers use social media to promote their tourism, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors in using Instagram. This research uses a qualitative method that uses a descriptive approach. The data collection methods used were interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that: (1) Instagram is very effective as a promotional platform by using its features such as photo titles or captions, hashtags, Instagram stories, reposts and reels, as well as using the AIDA concept (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action) to attract followers' attention. (2) Factors that support the use of Instagram social media to promote Green Paradise Tourism in Pagar Alam City are promotions using its features such as photo titles or captions. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are the content to be posted and promoted as well as competition with destinations, especially with more aggressive promotional tactics or greater attractiveness.
 

Robusta Coffee Marketing Channel Analysis Picking Rainbows and Picking Reds in Pagar Alam City

Pagar Alam City is one of the cities in South Sumatra Province located between Bukit Barisan and Mount Dempo. It has the potential for developing Robusta coffee because it has characteristics that match the criteria for growing Robusta coffee. The coffee plantation area in Pagar Alam City is 8,237 hectares, with Robusta coffee productivity reaching 12,782 kg/year, which influences marketing activities, which generally involve farmers, village intermediaries, city intermediaries, exporters, coffee powder industry, roasteries, coffee shops, and consumers. The involvement of various marketing institutions results in differences in the price of robusta coffee between marketing channels due to the implementation of marketing functions. In this research, the technique used in determining the sample was purposive sampling and snowball sampling. The number of informants in the research was 35 people, and the analysis used was descriptive qualitative with marketing channel analysis. There are three marketing channels for rainbow-picked Robusta coffee channels, namely first Farmers – Village Middlemen – City Middlemen – Exporters, second Farmers – City Middlemen – Exporters, and third Farmers – Exporters. There are four marketing channels for red-picked Robusta coffee, namely the first, Farmers – Coffee Powder Industry, second, Farmers – Roastery, third, Farmers – Consumers, and Farmers – Coffee Shop. Keywords: Marketing Channels, Robusta Coffee, Petik Pelangi, Petik Merah The majority of rainbow picked robusta coffee farmers to sell in the first channel Farmers - Village Middlemen - City Middlemen - Exporters because this channel is the longest and most farmers sell, and the majority of red picked farmers sell in the first channel Farmers - Coffee Powder Industry and second Farmers - Roastery because their orders are always there. Keywords: Marketing Channels, Robusta Coffee, Petik Pelangi, Petik Merah

IMPLEMENTASI ALGORITMA APRIORI UNTUK MENENTUKAN STRATEGI PROMOSI SEKOLAH TINGGI SAINS TARBIYAH KOTA PAGAR ALAM

This research aims to implement an a priori algorithm to determine promotion strategies for new students at the Tarbiyah College of Science (STIT) Pagar Alam City. Based on the results of observations and interviews with the committee accepting new students at STIT, the promotion strategy is still carried out thoroughly without looking at target opportunities for places that have potential and those that do not have potential. This is very time-consuming and expensive. The Apriori algorithm is very effective in finding relationship patterns of one or more itemsets in a large data set to determine which study programs are most in demand at the Pagar Alam Tarbiyah College of Science. The process of applying the Apriori algorithm to student data for 2020-2021 uses the Rapidminer application with minimum support of 10% and confidence of 40%, this research obtained information that if the student comes from the PAI study program then comes from the department with a confidence of 44.44%, and if the student comes from SMA N 3 Pagar Alam then comes from the science department with a confidence of 56.09%

Development of Thematic Teaching Materials Based on Local Wisdom at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Pagaralam City

The objective of this research and development research is to provide educational resources centred around the Local Wisdom of Pagaralam City, specifically focusing on topic 8 "My Living Area" and sub-theme 1 "My Living Environment" for fourth-grade students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Pagaralam City. The employed approach is Research and Development (RD) utilising the Tessmer development model, which has two distinct stages: the preliminary stage (including preparation and design) and the formative evaluation stage (including self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one assessment, and small group evaluation). The participants of this developmental study consisted of fourth-grade students at A Madrasah Ibtidaiyah in Pagaralam City. The findings of this developmental research indicate that valid thematic teaching materials can be generated based on the local wisdom of Pagaralam City. The results of the walkthrough sheet at the expert review stage indicate that the material expert validator scored 78%, the design expert validator scored 64%, and the linguist validator scored 81%. These scores place the material in the valid category and confirm its suitability for use in the learning process. The teaching materials that focus on the Local Wisdom of the City of Pagaralam can be considered practical. This is evident from the student questionnaire results, where students rated the materials as highly practical with an average percentage of 91. These materials are suitable for use in the learning process.

Aplikasi Game Edukasi Tajwid Berbasis Android

An Android-based Tajweed Educational Game Application for Madrasah Diniyah takmiliyah, Pagar Alam City, still uses the manual method, namely the conventional method in the form of books and blackboards. This makes it sometimes difficult for children to remember and understand the material presented by the students. By doing an analysis of the existing problems, namely the absence of interesting and interactive learning media at Madrasah Diniyah takmiliyah Insan Madani, an Android-based Tajweed Educational Game Application was created. The application was built using Construct 2, and using the Development Life Cycle (GDLC) method. This application is also equipped with audio, visual and pictures of numbers, letters, with the concept of learning while playing which aims to help children more easily remember and understand Tajwid and make it easier for students to learn. students to provide the material to be delivered
 Keywords: Tajwid educational game application, Android, Construct 2, GDLC