Pohuwato Regency Research Articles

Implementation of the UMKM Program in Poverty Alleviation di Desa Padengo Kabupaten Pohuwato

This research discusses the implementation of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) program in efforts to alleviate poverty in Padengo Village, Pohuwato Regency. Padengo Village is one area that still faces significant challenges related to poverty. In this context, the UMKM program is one of the strategies adopted by the Padengo Village Government to improve community welfare and reduce poverty levels. This research uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, including government officials, UMKM business owners, and local community members. Data was also obtained through direct observation and documentation studies. The results of the research show that the implementation of the UMKM program in Padengo Village has had a positive impact on poverty alleviation efforts. These programs have encouraged local economic growth, created new jobs, and provided training and support for UMKM to improve their skills and productivity. However, this research also identified several challenges and obstacles faced in implementing UMKM programs, including bureaucracy complex issues, lack of access to capital and markets, and lack of understanding of the benefits and opportunities of the UMKM program among the community. Based on these findings, several recommendations are proposed to increase the effectiveness of the UMKM program in alleviating poverty in Padengo Village. Among other things, simplifying administrative procedures, increasing access to capital and markets, participatory approaches in program planning and implementation, as well as increasing public understanding and awareness of the importance of UMKM in overcoming poverty.

MODAHA KAMBUNGU: PENINGKATAN KESADARAN MASYARAKAT DESA BUNUYO TERHADAP PENYEBARAN HOAX SEBAGAI TINDAK PIDANA MENJELANG PILKADA SERENTAK 2024

The negative impact of the spread of hoaxes in the face of general elections, including the regional head elections in Pohuwato Regency in 2024, is important to guard against the spread of false news so that horizontal conflicts do not occur between communities while creating a healthy democratic climate. Therefore, a series of service activities were carried out in solving the problem by setting a location in Bunuyo Village as one of the villages that will hold Pilkada in Pohuwato Regency. The community service activities were carried out in the form of zone mapping on the vulnerability of hoax distribution, legal counseling on the forms and dangers of hoax distribution, and Digital Literacy training as well as the formation of community groups that anticipate the spread of hoaxes. The final result of the implementation of this service is the knowledge of the potential of village areas that are vulnerable to the spread of hoaxes. thus, counseling efforts and digital literacy training are carried out, leading to the existence of community groups formed with the task of anticipating and counteracting hoax problems ahead of the Pilkada in order to create a conducive area and safe Pilkada.

OPTIMALISASI PERAN APARAT PEMERINTAH DALAM PEMBENTUKAN PERATURAN DESA YANG PARTISIPATIF UNTUK MENDUKUNG PENGUATAN DESA TANGGUH BENCANA DI DESA SOGINTI KECAMATAN PAGUAT KABUPATEN POHUWATO

Soginti Village located in Paguat District, Paguat District, Pohuwato Regency in 2024 was affected by a natural disaster, namely a flood that harmed residents. In order to overcome this, proper handling is needed through the formation of village regulations. The purpose of this activity is to develop innovative work results that have utility value and benefits for the wider community, improve the quality of research and community service in the Gorontalo State University environment which is superior and competitive and ready to face global challenges. Implementation method. Implementation method The activity was carried out through the Real Work Lecture (KKN) program which is an activity based on Community Service in Soginti Village through mentoring, workshops and tree planting. The results of the implementation of this community service, namely KKN, have implemented 3 work programs, namely the creation of Disaster Resilient Village Regulations, Workshops on optimizing the role of government officials in the formation of participatory village regulations to support the strengthening of disaster resilient villages and Planting of living kitchens. The program implemented in Soginti Village received support from the government and community members so that it could run well.

TINJAUAN TEBAL PERKERASAN PADA RUAS JALAN MARISA-MOTOLOHU IV KABUPATEN POHUWATO

Review of Pavement Thickness on Marisa Motolohu IV Road Section, Pohuwato Regency Marisa – Motolohu IV Road is a collector road which is a very useful transportation in the community and a road to agropolitan access in Pohuwato Regency, Gorontalo Province. In improving the road, adequate studies are needed to achieve optimal benefits. Road pavement thickness planning uses the SNI/AASHTO 93 method. Traffic enumeration surveys are carried out on road sections located in the study area. Subgrade research to find representative CBR values. In this planning stage, the criteria considered in this planning are traffic volume, time limits, traffic loads, reliability, environmental conditions, road performance criteria, drainage factors. Field conditions (existing) on ​​the Marisa – Motolohu IV section are (D1) 5.0 cm, base layer (D2) 10.0 cm, subbase layer (D3) 15 cm. The results of the study obtained the thickness of each pavement, namely: surface layer (D1) 8.0 cm, upper foundation layer (D2) 13 cm, lower foundation layer (D3) 19 cm. This study can be used as a comparison in previous planning using different methods.

Analysis of the Power Flow of the Gorontalo Electricity System Due to the Entry of 150 KV Industrial Customers

Currently, in Pohuwato Regency, Popayato District, a wood pellet industry factory has been built by PT. Biomass Jaya Abadi (BJA). To meet electricity needs, electrical energy is taken from the PLN electricity supply through a 150 kV high-voltage electricity network and a special substation (GI) is made to serve its electrical energy needs. So it is said to be a high voltage customer. As a result of the entry of these high voltage customers, it will affect the configuration of the existing electrical system. The purpose of this study was to determine the value of voltage, load flow and power losses after the entry of 150 kV high voltage industrial customers. The method used in this study is the Newton Rhapson method with the help of ETAP 19.01 software. From the simulation results with the inclusion of PT. The BJA can improve the voltage profile on each bus of the 150 kV Gorontalo electrical system and 20 kV outgoing. Loss of power loss after the entry of PT. BJA can provide very small comparison percentages. So that it can provide better system capabilities.

Accountability And Transparency Analysis Of Local Government Financial Performance (Study of Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) in Pohuwato Regency)

Since the implementation of performance-based budgeting, all local governments have been obligated to create good financial performance of their local governments. As such, financial performance is one of the most significant topics to be studied in public sector organizations, including the government. the growing calls from public sector entities including national and local governments and government work units for the adoption of public accountability. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how accountability and transparency affect local governments' financial performance. This study employs a quantitative methodology. Purposive sampling is the method used in the sampling process. In order to collect primary data for this study, 210 respondents were given questionnaires. The study's conclusions demonstrate that: 1) Accountability has a positive and significant impact on the local government's financial performance; 2) Transparency has a positive and significant impact on financial performance; and 3) Accountability and Transparency have a significant impact on the Pohuwato Regency Regional Government's financial performance at the same time.

FACTORS AFFECTING WASTE MANAGEMENT IN NORTH BUNTULIA VILLAGE, POHUWATO DISTRICT

F The fact remains that waste management is still not given proper attention and is inadequately handled by various parties, despite being a shared responsibility. Improper waste management can lead to numerous environmental issues such as flooding, global warming, and the outbreak of various diseases. This article aims to identify and describe the factors influencing waste management in North Buntulia Village, Pohuwato District. The research method employed is qualitative, utilizing an interactive model analysis for data analysis. This model consists of three components: 1) Data reduction, 2) Data presentation, and 3) Data verification and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the factors influencing waste management include: 1) the size of the organization, 2) management style, 3) the complexity of the business environment, 4) the production process, and 5) the characteristics of the problems faced and the objectives of planning. This study recommends that the Regional Government of Pohuwato Regency.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Employee Performance at the Regional Civil Service Education and Training Agency of Pohuwato Regency

This research aims to analyze the factors influencing employee performance at the Regional Education and Training Personnel Agency of Pohuwato Regency. The sample targeted for the study consists of 33 individuals, all of whom participated as respondents using multiple linear regression. Based on the analysis, it was found that the decision-making mechanism variable has a positive but non-significant effect on employee performance, the management professionalism variable has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, the supervision and control mechanism variable has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, and the decision-making mechanism, management professionalism, and supervision and control mechanisms collectively have an effect on the performance of the Regional Education and Training Personnel Agency of Pohuwato Regency employees.

Analisis Penerapan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Atas Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa di Desa Sidorukun Kecamatan Randangan

Septian Sulistiawan, 2024. “Analysis of the Implementation of internal Control System on Accountability of Village Financial Management in Sidorukun Village, Randangan Subdistrict”. Accounting Study Program, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo. The Principal Supervisor: Mattoasi, S.Pd,.SE M.Si, Ph.D The Co-supervisor: Lukman Pakaya, S.Pd., MSA. This research aimed to answer how the implementation of the internal control system on accountability related to village financial management in the governmentof Sidorukun Village, Randangan Subdistrict, Pohuwato Regency. This study was qualitative research using a descriptive analysis method. The research data sources used primary and secondary data was obtained from documentation of the internal control system on the accountability of village financial management in Sidorukun Village was quite good and structured based on applicable regulations. However, in village financial management, it was found that the management of village wealth and assets was not accountable, and there was a lack of qualified human resources due to educational issues. This indicates that the internal control system in maximizing village financial management is optimal in its implementation, although there is a lack of knowledge among village officials in terms of village financial management, requiring continuous assistancefrom local government offcials.

IMPLEMENTATION OF REGISTRATION POLICY FOR TRANSFER OF LAND RIGHTS DUE TO SALE AND PURCHASE IN POHUWATO REGENCY

The purpose of this study is to determine how communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure in the Implementation of Land Rights Transfer Registration Policy Due to Sale and Purchase. This research was conducted at the Pohuwato Regency Land Office for 3 months from October 2023 to December 2023. This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. This descriptive research is used because researchers try to photograph events that occur, researchers do not provide treatment or manipulation, but describe a condition as it is. The focus of this research is based on the policy implementation model proposed by the George C. Edward III Model. 4 (four) variables that affect policy implementation, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results showed that the implementation of the Land Rights Transfer Registration Policy due to Sale and Purchase at the Pohuwato Regency Land Office has run optimally, this can be seen from the existence of good communication, the availability of adequate resources, the characteristics of good implementors, and the existence of bureaucratic structures that have been running according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Pohuwato Regency Land Office.

Village Head Leadership Function in Teratrai Village Marisa District Pohuwato

The purpose of this study is to find out the Leadership Function of the Village Head in Teratrai Village of Marisa District of Pohuwato District This research was carried out for approximately 2 months. This type of research author chooses a type of descriptive research with a qualitative approach, which is research that aims to provide an overview of the application of the principle of good governance in The Lotus Village of Marisa District of Pohuwato Regency. Informants as many as 13 informants consisting of the village head and the device 11 people and the community 2 people. Research Results: 1) Instructive Function, Lotus Village Head has been shown through communication that has been built with the apparatus intensely so that this function takes place well, where the Village Head as the person in charge of the implementation of government in charge of the implementation of government communicates intensely with all the apparatus in the Village, through the implementation of the duties and functions of each apparatus. 2). Consultative Function, Implementation of the consultative function of the Lotus Village Head has been carried out well by the Village Head with all elements and apparatus as implementers of government administration in Lotus village. 3) Participation Function, Leadership of Lotus Village Head can be described through the partition function that in leading and carrying out the election in Lotus Village trying to involve people actively in the administration of government. The people in question are village officials who become co-workers in the Lotus village government organization. The apparatus is involved in every policy taken through the contribution of thoughts, ideas and direct involvement in the implementation of village government. Exchanging information in each policy carried out jointly.4) Delegation Function, the Village Head performs this function in accordance with the expectations of all elements in the village. 5). Lotus Village Head Control Function carries it out through the provision of work responsibilities to the village apparatus accompanied by supervision in carrying out the duties and authorities carried out by the Village apparatus.

Evaluation of Land Suitability for Sustainable Maize Crops in Popayato District, Pohuwato Regency

Utilisation of land resources requires information on the potential and limitations of land use so that commodities to be cultivated can achieve optimal results. This study aims to determine the suitability of land for corn (Zea mays L.) in Popayato District, Pohuwato Regency. This research uses a qualitative method that combines a statistical analysis approach with spatial analysis techniques. Results pH, texture, effective depth, organic C-C, clay CEC, temperature, rainfall, drainage, slope, altitude, and erosion. The maize crop requires an optimum temperature between 26°C and 807-1200 mm of rainfall annually, which is a uniform distribution of rainfall. The soil has a texture of loam, dusty loam, or sandy loam which is ideal for maize growth and development. Maize requires sufficient aeration so that the plant roots can absorb nutrients well. The soil drainage is good and the growth rate is quite fast.

Weaning and nutritional status of under-three children

The duration of weaning can be influential to malnutrition in children. The proper weaning duration, supported with appropriate provision of solid food (in terms of the amount and types of food), contribute positively towards the children’s growth and development. The present study was aimed to investigate the correlation of weaning duration and the determinants with infants’ and under-three children’s nutritional status in Siduan sub-district, Paguat district, Pohuwato regency. The research employed descriptive methods and involved the following variables: weaning duration, nutritional status, education level, sociocultural perspectives on weaning, and economic level. The purposive sampling technique was involved to acquire the sample of mothers with infants and under-three children undergoing weaning period; the samples consisted of 39 children: seven infants and 32 under-three children. The implementation and the duration of weaning in most samples in the research site were considered as appropriate in accordance to the WHO recommendation. The determinant factors of the weaning duration involved reasoning of weaning, sociocultural aspect, education aspect, level of economy, and mothers’ activities. The children’s nutritional status was described as follows: the percentage of infants having overweight, healthy weight, and underweight status were 28.6% each, while severely underweight infants 14.2%. Moreover, 25% of the under-three children had healthy weight, while 59.4% of the children were underweight and 15.6% were severely underweight. Proper weaning duration is not an absolute determinant factor of infants’ and children’s nutritional status. However, the appropriate implementation of weaning is proven useful to promote children’s nutritional status.

MEDIA IDEOLOGICAL REPRESENTATION IN FRAMING THE BAJONESE IN TOROSIAJE VILLAGE, POHUWATO DISTRICT

Media can frame differently on the same object. The framing is heavily influenced by the ideology adopted by the media. The purpose of this research is to analyze the representation of media ideology in framing the Bajonese in Torosiaje Village, Pohuwato Regency. The data for this study are in the form of vocabulary, phrases and sentences that reflect ideology in framing the Bajonese from three online mass media, namely kompas.com, mongabay.co.id, and lipunaratif.com. The data collected was analyzed using van Dijk's critical discourse analysis. The framing analysis of the three media was carried out on the aspects of micro structure, super structure and macro structure. The results of the analysis show that the three media analyzed frame the Bajonese differently. Kompas.com frames the Bajonese from the aspect of its uniqueness; mongabay.co.id frames the Bajonese from the aspect of the Bajonese's closeness to nature and the way the Bajonese preserves nature; and lipunaratif.com frame the Bajonese from an economic aspect. Kompas.com and mongabay.co.id rate the Bajonese positively, while lipunaratif.com evaluates the Bajonese negatively. This assessment is related to the desired behavior change by text producers through the framing that is done.

Analisis Sektor Unggulan dengan Metode Location Quotient (LQ) di Kabupaten Pohuwato

This study aims to determine the leading sectors in Pohuwato Regency using LQ (Location Quetient) analysis. The research method uses descriptive quantitative analysis. Secondary data was obtained from BPS Pohuwato Regency and Gorontalo Province with the last 5 years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). The data is the GDP of constant prices according to business fields analyzed and processed using Microsoft Excel. The findings revealed that there are 2 base or superior sectors in Pohuwato Regency. First, the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries sector. Second, namely in the processing industry sector. While the other 15 sectors include non-base (non-superior) sectors.Keywords : Base, GRDP, Location Quetient, Pohuwato, Sector

VEGETATION STRUCTURE, BIOMASS, AND CARBON STOCK OF MANGROVE FOREST IN EASTERN POHUWATO DISTRICT, MARISA SUB-DISTRICT

Background: Mangrove forests are forests that have the potential to mitigate climate change from the effects of global warming, because mangroves can absorb CO2 in the atmosphere. Mangrove areas in the coastal area of East Pohuwato Regency, Marisa District are quite numerous and have the potential to absorb carbon, so that with a large enough carbon absorption can be able to reduce the levels of CO2 contained in the air. Objective: This study aims to identify vegetation structure, biomass, and carbon stocks in the coastal area of East Pohuwato Regency, Marisa District. Results: the study showed that there were 8 types of mangroves, including Soneratia alba, Rhizophora mucronata, Ceriops decandra, Ceriops tagal, Avicennia marina, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia caseolaris, Rhizophora apiculata. The highest IVi value was found in the Ceriops decandra species with an IVi value of 119.21 in the tree category, then for the sapling category which had the highest IVi value found in the Rhizophora apiculata species of 98.6, for the seedling level the IVi value was found in the Rhizophora apiculata species of 80.23%. The total biomass value is 37,027.2 Kg/ha and the carbon contained in the mangrove forest of East Pohuwato Regency, Marisa District is 18,535.7 Kg C/ha with carbon dioxide absorption of 68027.5 Kg CO2/ha. Conclusion: There are 8 types of mangrove species found in the mangrove forests of the Coastal Area of East Pohuwato Regency, Marisa District at.

Critical Dynamics of Lemito Village Apparatus' Behavior in Public Services in Pohuwato Regency

This research aims to analyze the dynamics of the behavior of officials in Lemito Village in public services in Pohuwato Regency, with a focus on four key indicators: Responding to Service Recipients, Maintaining Effective Communication, Taking Responsibility, and Acting for Customers. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary studies. Theories of public management, community participation, organizational communication, and total quality management were integrated to form the conceptual framework of the research. The research findings indicate that the behavior of officials in Lemito Village still has weaknesses in responding quickly to the needs of the community, maintaining effective communication, taking active responsibility, and acting proactively to meet customer expectations. These findings reflect suboptimal public services influenced by several factors, including a lack of training, communication barriers, and a lack of community participation in decision-making. The conclusion of the research emphasizes that improvements in the behavior of officials in Lemito Village will contribute to the enhancement of the quality of public services, creating better relationships between village officials and the community, and promoting the achievement of development goals at the local level. Recommendations include the need for regular training to improve the responsiveness and effectiveness of village officials, the development of intercultural communication skills, local empowerment through community participation in decision-making processes, and the introduction of a reward system to encourage responsibility and proactive initiatives.

Optimizing Noise Levels in the Inpatient Room at Bumi Panua Pohuwato Hospital

Bumi Panua Hospital is the only hospital in Marisa District, Pohuwato Regency. In each building, there is a lot of activity going on between patients, nurses, doctors, and visitors who arrive. In addition, the vehicle parking location which is right in front of the hospital inpatient room can cause noise which can reduce patient comfort. The noise level of the hospital must be in accordance with its function and meet health requirements, especially in inpatient rooms. The aim of this research is to carry out measurements to optimize noise levels in patient inpatient rooms at Bumi Panua Pohuwato Hospital. The method used in this research is a descriptive analysis method with a quantitative approach and acoustic simulation using the I-SIMPA application. From the results of Background Noise and Reverberation Time research on class III and II inpatient rooms at Bumi Panua District Hospital. Pohuwato. The condition of background noise in class III and II inpatient rooms is not good because the (dB) produced by background noise in the room is quite high, above 66 dB and exceeds the recommended standard regarding (dB) background noise in patient rooms. It should be below 40 - 45 dB. Based on the simulation results, the reverberation time in class III and class II inpatient rooms produces reverberation time that exceeds the recommended standard due to not using acoustic materials and the shape and volume of the room which causes sound reflection to occur for longer. Optimization is carried out to reduce the reverberation time so that the sound intensity in the room is not too long and can reduce background noise in the patient room.

Analisis Pengaruh Aktivitas Pasar Tradisional Marisa Terhadap Kinerja Ruas Jalan Sultan Amai Kecamatan Marisa Kabupaten Pohuwato

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of Marisa Traditional Market activities on the performance of Marisa District Roads, Pohuwato Regency. The research was carried out at the Marisa Traditional Market, Jalan Sultan Amai, Marisa District, Pohuwato Regency using data analysis, namely vehicle volume (Q), free flow speed (Fv), capacity (C), degree of saturation (DS) and service level. The research results show that the vehicle volume at the morning peak hour is 373.53 vehicles/hour. The vehicle volume during the afternoon peak is 363.27 vehicles/hour and in the afternoon it is 450.10 vehicles/hour. Traffic speed (Fv) is 37.04 km/hour. The capacity value (C) is 2,249.84 pcu/hour. The degree of saturation (DS) value was 0.16 for the first day of observation, 0.17 for the second day of observation and 0.20 for the third day of observation. From the degree of saturation value, the level of service (LoS) value is obtained, namely A. Based on the characteristics of the level of service, this means free flow, low volume and high speed. The driver can choose the desired speed.

Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Video Animasi Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa SD

the field, students’ interest in learning is still very low. The purpose of this research is to develop interactive learning media based on video animation in attracting learning learning interest of elementary school students in Pohuwato Regency. The research method used is the Dick & Carry research method with the aim of making video-based interactive learning for all elementary school students in Pohuwato Regency and determining the quality of interactive media based on assessment of media experts have an average feasibility value of 95 in the good category, while material experts have an average feasibility 97,53%, in the very good category. Small group trials have an average score of 83.94 %, in the good category. The results of the teachers assessment obtained an average score of 97, % in the very good category.