Papuan Students Research Articles

#Papuanlivesmatter: black consciousness and political movements in West Papua

ABSTRACT After the brutal killing of George Floyd sparked antiracism protests worldwide, Black youth organized protests in West Papua, Indonesia’s marginalized and easternmost region. In 2019, Papuans protested against entrenched racism in Indonesian society, when Papuan students in Java were subjected to racist epithets. Since then, Papuans have used the hashtag #Papuanlivesmatter to articulate their connection with broader antiracism protests across the world and bring the Papuan experience to #BlackLivesMatter movements. While global Black political movements have long shaped Papuan identities, the new Papuan Lives Matter movement shows how digital media have played an influential role in the spread of antiracism protests and how Blackness has been understood and articulated, not only in relation to white supremacy but also to postcolonial claims of multiculturalism in Asian societies. This article discusses the specific context in which protests under Papuan Lives Matter emerged and its relationship with the global Black Lives Matter movements. This article also explores the idea of Blackness in West Papua that stems not only from the influence of and conversation with American Black political movements and African liberation movements but also lived experience as a Black people under Indonesian occupation.

We are (not) monkeys

ABSTRACTIn 2019 anti‐racism protests erupted across the Indonesian‐controlled region of West Papua. Organized largely by Papuan students, the protests expressed Papuans’ frustration with their oppression at the hands of the Indonesian state. During the protests, Papuan demonstrators repurposed the racialized figure of the monkey—a species routinely deployed in Indonesian discourse to deprecate Papuans as primitive and backward. In doing so, they harnessed the monkey's animality to support their demands for emancipation from Indonesian rule and to redeem nonhuman beings as consequential and meaningful entities in their own right. In this context, the monkey as political symbol undermined, legitimized, and enabled processes of collective identification among Indigenous activists. The animal's symbolic mobilization in turn foregrounded the more‐than‐human dimensions of Papuans’ struggle for sovereignty—one in which humans and nonhumans sit in alternately indexical or antithetical relation to each other as contested cosmopolitical actors and world makers. [racism, political symbols, monkeys, cosmopolitics, sovereignty, West Papua, Indonesia]

A Survey of Pre-Service Teachers ICT’s Competencies in Papua

This research analyzes the ICT Competencies of Pre-services Teachers in Papua, including the Region of Sorong, Merauke, Jayapura, and Manokwari. This research aims to discover the students of Teachers' Training Faculty spread in Papua competencies on ICT. The measurement of ICT competencies is carried out using a model developed by Tondeur for preservice teachersusing questionnaires that consisted of 19 items. Questionnaires were distributed to Papua Region covering Jayapura and Merauke, West Papua region covering Sorong and Manokwari. Sixty-eight respondents became the data in this study. Data were analyzed using XL Stats to find the mean and standard deviation. The findings in this study were; the low competencies were found on Papuan Indigenous Pre-service teachers, and the high competencies were found in science discipline compared to non-science in Papua and West Papua Indonesia. The low ability of native Papuan students in managing information in the digital world is indicated by the lack of awareness of preservice teachers in developing a sense of responsibility in using ICT as a communication medium and activities involving ICT use.

Papua Students Media Literacy in Facing Actions of Racism in Indonesia

News of the racist incident that occurred at the Papuan Student Dormitory in Surabaya on August 16, 2019, then spread so quickly and massively, especially through social media. The purpose of the research was to find out the media literacy of Papuan students related to acts of racism. This study uses a qualitative method with data collection techniques consisting of observation, in-depth interviews, documents and focus group discussion. The results showed that racist is an act of abuse against ethnic Papuans who violate human rights and a racist is an act that violates religious teachings. Racists are considered to be degrading acts of Papuans as beings created by God who have human rights brought from birth regardless of racial, ethnic, and physical differences and no religion allows the act of harassing or insulting fellow human beings.

Strategy for identification of Hoax News in digital media in facing case of racism of Papua students in Indonesia

The amount of hoax information spread about the case of racism of Papuan students in Surabaya can certainly trigger conflict. Therefore, Papuan students are required to be able to properly analyze information obtained from any source, especially from digital media. This study aims to determine the strategy of Papuan students in identifying hoax news about cases of racism in digital media. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques consisting of observation, in-depth interviews, documentation and focus group discussions. The informants consisted of Papuan students in Jayapura and Jakarta. Data analysis uses data reduction, data display and conclusion/verification.
 The results showed that student literacy about hoaxes consisted of (1) hoaxes were confusing and provocative information, (2) hoaxes were news diversion issues, (3) untrue news and (4) hoaxes sourced from the community and the state. Related to how Papuan students identify hoaxes, they are (a) looking for comparative information on other media, (b) checking and rechecking with friends and family, and (c) checking the clarity of information sources. To be critical of hoax news, students are criticizing hoaxes against images, photos and news that are not appropriate, criticizing foreign media and domestic media that spread hoaxes, and criticizing the government as a hoax spreader.
 The recommendation for this research is that the government makes an electronic-based information system that can be used by the Papuan people as a means to find out the government's efforts in educating and educating the Papuan people in the field of Digital Media Literacy.

Relationship of Education of Papua Youth Original Students on Nationalism in Medan City

This research was conducted on young people from Papua who studied in Medan at 3 state universities, namely: University of North Sumatra, Medan State University, and Medan State Polytechnic. a total population of 147 and taken as a sample of 35% (50) of the total population taken at random (simple random sampling) research members in this population are considered homogeneous. This research was conducted in December 2019 - February 2020. The results showed the value of Product Moment correlation between the education of young Papuan students and nationalism in the city of Medan. Product Moment correlation value is 0.509 greater than 0.5 which indicates the education of young Papuan students and nationalism is very closely correlated. Given the Sig (2-tailed) value is 0,000 <significance level of 0.05, it is concluded that the education of young Papuan students and nationalism has a significant correlation. In other words, the better a person's education is, the higher the person's nationalism level.

Cultural identity through an educational school trip: Voices of native Papuan students

Educational school trips may contribute to student visitors' cultural identity by facilitating exposure to new cultural values. This study sought to analyse how native Papuan student visitors from a secondary school in Indonesia make meaning of their own cultural identity, and further, explore their responses to the cultural issues faced by young Papuan generations. The study employed a grounded qualitative methodology, which allowed respondents to voice their own opinions on cultural identity. The results include 3 themes: Becoming more Papuan; Clarifying and understanding the cultural context and; Self-reflection. This study reveals how students in the trips conceptualize cultural understanding as a bridge to their cultural identity. Furthermore, they brought the larger ideas of Papuan identity and community values and demonstrated intention to maintain it through conservation and preservation. Several recommendations are provided for future research in the tourism and education fields to foster cultural experiences for student visitors from different cultural backgrounds.

Improving Academic Skills on Freshmen Student Performance in Mastering Learning Skills

This study aims to describe the capacity of students' learning skills, provide and develop problem-solving learning skills, prepare appropriate modules that are used by students, and encourage counseling and learning development units. The method used in this action research is a qualitative research design. The research technique was carried out by using a case study approach and observation. The results showed that the students' mathematical abilities ranged from 26-50 (57.14%). Only 14% (11.43% + 2.86%) of AgtSP students have capacities in basic mathematics. Learning skills, for example, reading and writing, had lower AgtSP values, namely 37.14% and 34.29%. AgtSP is still dominated by Papuan students (86%) and a small proportion of non-Papuan students (14%). Many students enrolled in AgtSP graduated from Social Sciences (38%), some graduated from Agricultural High School (33%), and a few graduated from natural sciences 21%) and a small number of students graduated from Non. Agricultural Senior High School, namely administration interest. Student GPA has increased in the number of students who have GPA scores. 23 components affect student learning skills at the university level as experienced by AgtSP. The conclusion is the low scores obtained by mathematics, reading, and writing students enrolled in the Faculty.

Under the shadow of the state: Media framing of attacks on West Papuan students on Indonesian online media

The attack on the West Papua student dormitory in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, on 16 August 2019 by the Islamic Defender Fronts (FPI), Communication Forum for Retired Children of the Indonesian Military/Police (FKPPI) and Pancasila Youth (PP) sharpened Indonesia’s crisis with West Papua. The baldly racist attack then ignited repression, as well as demonstrations from West Papuans in various cities. In such a crisis, Indonesian online media does not provide proportional voices from West Papuan society. That adds to a record of how bad the practice of journalism related to West Papua so far appears to be. This study conducted a quantitative framing analysis, examining the number of reports, use of resource persons and the use of framing of crisis in the news, on six Indonesian online media: okezone.com, detik.com, kompas.com, tribunnews.com, cnnindonesia.com and tirto.id in the period of August 13-31, 2019. From the 2,471 news reports, it can be seen that most of the main news sources used by the media are from the government and the apparatus and police. West Papuan society received only scant coverage compared with the range of news of the attacks on West Papua student dormitories and their effects. The dominant crisis frames that appear in the news are the frame of attribution of responsibility and frame of conflict. The frame of human interest, frame of morality and frame of economic take the bottom three positions.

MEDIA ONLINE DAN DISKRIMINASI RASIAL PAPUA

The siege of Papuan student dormitories on Jalan Kalasan, Surabaya has caused controversy. The actions of the authorities in handling the case of the fall of the national flag into the gutter using tear gas were increasingly controversial when the incident was reported by the media, such as Detik.com and Tirto.id. This study aims to determine the comparison of
 news framing, especially the application of ideology and the political economy of the media, to approach objective and independent reporting. This study uses a qualitative approach with the Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki framing analysis methods. The results of the study show that Detik.com framed the news by taking sides with the authorities with a single source of news without verifying or confirming to the opposite party and using the phrase "stubborn" to make Papuan students in the guilty party and also ignore the background of the incident. While the framing of the news carried out by Tirto.id's media provides a point of view of news that does not justify the actions of the authorities handling Papuan students, and teaches why many reactionary masses outside Papua are demanding racial discrimination and persecution by mass organizations and officials.
 Keywords: online media, analysis, framing, Papua, racism, Pan and Kosicki.

POLA KOMUNIKASI ANTAR PRIBADI MAHASISWA PAPUA DILINGKUNGAN UNIVERSITAS BENGKULU

This study aims to determine the interpersonal communication patterns of Papuan students who study at the University of Bengkulu. This study aims to explain more deeply the patterns of verbal and non- verbal communication between Papuan students through an in-depth interview process. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method using De Vito's Theory (Humanistic Approach). The technique of collecting data is by conducting observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that Papuan students feel intimidated by the behavior they receive, this is the motive why Papuan students are rarely involved in social interaction and make distance between them and Bengkulu students, namely general distance because they feel insecure and uncomfortable when around Bengkulu students.
 Keywords: communication patterns, interpersonal communication, papuan students, de vito's theory, campus environment

Exploring Papuan medical students' learning experiences whilst studying in Indonesia

Abstract The objective of this paper is to explore the learning challenges of a group of first-year Papuan medical students. Perspectives were obtained from a group of Papuan medical students (attaining high and low grades) and Faculty staff (Papuan and Non-Papuan) at the University of Cenderawasih, Indonesia. This qualitative case study research employed semi-structured interviews conducted online via Skype. Data were analysed using a general inductive method and classified into themes to reflect Papuan students' learning challenges. We identified three main themes, namely the individual, the university and the outside environment. We found that these Papuan students were affected by their individual challenges, such as self-perception and the level of their learning and social skills. At the university level, students faced difficulties in adjusting their learning and felt that they were lacking a quiet supportive learning environment. They were also influenced by outside environment factors, such as family and financial concern. Given the wide range of challenges faced by Papuan medical students, Faculty development initiatives incorporating cultural responsiveness into the curriculum and wider government support are crucial for the successful educational advancement of Papuan medical students, which ultimately leads to better health outcomes for the Indigenous people of Papua.

Evolusi dan Adaptasi Gerakan Kebangsaan Orang Papua dari Nasionalisme ke Etnonasionalisme

Papuan social, cultural and political resistance, especially the recent movement of Papuan students and youth (August-September 2019) which is affect as a loss of dignity of Papuan constructed by non-Papuan in some cities in Java was not an unpredictable occurrence. Edwars Lorenz’s theory of Chaos and Peter Ho’s theory of Black Elephant have been giving any clear academical framework to illustrate what will be happened. After academician such as Manuel Castells, Will Kymlica, etc. also have been giving other big picture of academical framework about what have been done, what is still moving, and what will be happen in term of connectivity of social, cultural, and political among Papuan, Central Government, and non-Papuan in Indonesia. Moreover, what is happened, Nassim Nicholas Taleb has been introducing theory of Black Swan for analyzed any shocking elements which will be occurred if an integration effort in term of peace and democratic ways are not giving a win-win solution. In this paper, how to analyzing kind of theories related to the issues of Papuan agitation has been explained in clear sequences.

HAMBATAN KOMUNIKASI LINTAS BUDAYA (MAHASISWA PAPUA DI SURABAYA)

This study aims to determine the cross-cultural communication barriers of Papuan students in Surabaya. Qualitative approach to the cluster analysis method. Six respondents were successfully recruited by purposive sampling technique. The theory used is the theory of reducing the level of uncertainty by Charles Berger et al. And Theory of cross-cultural communication barriers by William Gudykust. This study shows the results that Papuan students experience many obstacles while living in Surabaya. Language, physical, perception and culture are key barriers to information interaction and adaptation. The barriers that occur have an impact on the social life of key informants where social disparities occur on personal key informants. However, these obstacles are reduced over time because they use three strategies to reduce obstacles, namely passive, active, and interactive strategies.Keywords: communication obstacles, cross-cultural, cultural aspects.

Pengaruh Teman Sebaya Dan Kepercayaan Diri Terhadap Aktualisasi Diri Mahasiswa

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of peers and the belief in self-actualization of Papuan students in class 2018 who studied at ULM Banjarmasin. This research method uses a quantitative approach. Data analysis using multiple regression data analysis by taking into account the analysis test requirements. The results showed that there were influences of peer influence and confidence in self-actualization of students from Papua where the results of the significance calculation were 0,000 < 0,05. The results of data analysis shows that peer influence and trust in self-actualization in Papua students in ULM is 81,3%.

Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berfikir Logis Matematis Mahasiswa Papua Dalam Pemecahan Masalah Luas Daerah Di Bawah Kurva Normal

To improve the logical thinking ability of Papuan students, this research was conducted. The material subject of this research is how to solve the wide of the area under the normal curve. The subject of the research is Papuan students in Class of Statistika Dasar in Mathematics Education major in STKIP Surya Tangerang 2016/2017 academic year. The methods of this research are Qualitative. Data had collected with Test and interview and to data analysis was using Descriptive Qualitative. The design of this research used Action Research. The result showed that 1) Students with the high math problem-solving skill the area under the normal curve have been able to think coherently, as well as could completion of the work in consecutively and correctly. 2) Students with the math problem-solving ability, have been able to think coherently already did the problem in order, but still make errors in final calculation, because careless. 3) Students with low ability in math problem solving, have been able to think coherently already do the problem in order, but there was still a lot of mistake calculations in basic calculations like a division of integer, and as well as the final calculations. Kata Kunci: action, logical, thinking, curve, normal

PENGARUH STATUS HUBUNGAN BERPACARAN TERHADAP PERILAKU PACARAN BERISIKO PADA MAHASISWA PERANTAU ASAL PAPUA DI KOTA SURABAYA

The quality of education in eastern part of Papua is still low so that many teenagers choose to go out the Papua for study.One of the factors of risky sexual behavior among adolescents students is wandered. The risky dating behavior of Papuan students in Surabaya is 76.7% (Giay, 2017). The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of dating status with the risky dating behavior among Papuan origin students in Surabaya. This research is an observational analytic research with cross sectional design. The research population was 260 migrant college students from Papua. The research sample was 70 male and female college students. The independent variables of this research were age, sex, relationship status, intention of risky dating behavior, and knowledge level. The statistical analysis were using multiple logistic regression test with the significance level of 5%. The result of this research showed that relationship status influenced college students’ risky dating behavior (p = 0.001), while age, sex, intention of risky dating behavior and knowledge level did not influence college students’ risky dating behavior (p > 0.05). The conclusion of the research is the status of dating relationship has an effect on the risky courtship behavior of Papuan native students in Surabaya city. Therefore, students are advised not to date during the study period.

The Academic Motivation of Papuan Students in Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

The primary objective of learning engaged in higher education is to build graduate students who have great competence. This study aims to analyze the academic motivation of Papuan students at Sebelas Maret University. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The participants were undergraduate students of Papua and West Papua. The results showed that the extrinsic motivation of the Papuan student is more dominant than is intrinsic motivation. The factors that influenced the low motivation of Papuan students are peers, family, teacher, the background of education, social conditions, economics, and politics. This research is expected to provide information and a basis for lecturers, universities, and policymakers to pay more attention to Papuan student motivation and further increase their learning motivation.

Papuan Students’ Behavior amid Yogyakarta Community Environment

This research employed a descriptive qualitative method, in which data and material needed was obtained from interviews, observation, and based on f literature study on journals, documents, electronic media and mass media with descriptive analysis. This research aimsed It aims to analyze and to describe the behavior of Papuan students living in community environment in Yogyakarta. From the result of research on the students studied, it could be found that some of students studied had organizational behavior along with surrounding people by participating in some society activities, such as <em>gotong royong</em> (mutual cooperation), <em>rapat RT</em>(neighborhood meeting), safeguarding environment, and etc. However, on the other hand in some areas of Yogyakarta , for example some people are not willing to accept their presence and giving them dwelling such as boarding house, so that it indicates discrimination againstPapuan students. It is due to dysfunctional behavior, they have thereby disrupting integration and socialization process in society. Papuan students consider that their behavior is commons , but is s unacceptable to society. They make noise by speaking loudly, drinking , and some act ions resulting in conflict with surrounding people. Meanwhile, they should create a relationship and structure with society in the environment where they live.

Gambaran Stres Akulturasi Mahasiswa Papua yang Menjalani Perkuliahan di Universitas Sumatera Utara

Papuan students who are ongoing class at the University of North Sumatra are Papua affirmation students and West Papua having opportunity to continue their education into the State University through affirmation Scholarship Program of Higher Education in cooperation with The Ministry of Education and Culture and research and technology of Higher Education. Different cultures and new environment allow them to acculturate and in its process they have variety of challenges, obstacles and difficulties. Having adaptation to new potential culture lead acculturation stress. This study aimed to know the acculturation stress of Papua students who are ongoing class at the University of North Sumatra. This study used descriptive design, with 56 Papua students as sample. This study used total sampling techniques and questionnaires as instrument. The result of this study showed that Papua students experienced acculturation stress in low category is 52 people (92.9%) and high category is 4 people (7.1%). This result expected to the University, particular for nursing education institutions to provide introduction about culture for new Papua students Affirmations and West Papua when having matriculation so that it makes them easier in adapting and to anticipate the acculturation stress.