South Central Timor Research Articles

Evaluasi Kesesuaian Data Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) dengan Data Pos Hujan Pada Das Temef di Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan

The construction of the Temef Dam in Oenino Village, Oenino District, and Konbaki Village, Polen District, South Central Timor Regency requires long and reliable rainfall data. To overcome the minimum data or the unavailability of automatic rainfall (ARR) and discharge data in the past decades, the use of Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite data is foreseen. The accuracy of TRMM data is obtained when the parameters of suitability and compatibility of TRMM are in a good agreement with the ARR. For the Temef watershed, there are six rainfall stations that were reviewed, namely Fatumnasi, Oeoh, Noelnoni, Polen, Nifukani, and Batinifukoko rainfall stations. Direct comparisons of rainfall data were conducted for 20 years (1998-2018) with temporal resolution on a monthly and daily basis. The results of the study show that the rainfall patterns in the TRMM data product (version 3B42V7) tend to be consistent with 3 rainfall stations in the Temef watershed namely Noelnoni, Fatumnasi, and Batinifukoko. A correlation coefficient of 0.505 – 0.813 was obtained from TRMM data calibration at monthly basis while a correction factor level of 0.0056 - 0.0129 was obtained for daily. The calibration on the annual maximum daily rainfall data resulted in a correction factor of 0.0298 - 0.2516. Monthly and daily TRMM data fit well with the data of 3 rainfall stations. However, the Noelnoni rainfall station showed poor results on the annual maximum daily rainfall.Keywords: TRMM data, ARR data, correction factor, correlation coefficient

Ant Colony Optimization for Traveling Tourism Problem on Timor Island East Nusa Tenggara

Timor island consists of five districts and one city, namely Kupang District, South Central Timor District, North Central Timor, Belu District, Malaka District, and Kupang City. On the Timor island, it has natural tourist destinations, culinary tours, cultural and historical attractions most on the island of Timor. The Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) Algorithm is very unique compared to the other nearby search algorithm, this algorithm adopted because of Ant Colony who were looking for food from the nest to food sources by leaving a footprint called Pheromone. Mapping system algorithm using ant, tourist sites can show the shortest route between two points is desired. Ants algorithm proved to be applied in determining the optimum route, but still has the disadvantage of dependence on the parameter value is not maximized. From the test results based on parameters of the cycle and the number of ants affects the simulation time, for ant algorithm parameters. From the test results based on the parameters, α and β affects, number of node, the simulation time and the shortest distance varying toward the destination even if the starting location and ending on the same location.

Dinamika Populasi Cendana (Santalum album L.) Di Hutan Dan Kebun Di Pulau Timor Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur-Indonesia

Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) is a endemic spesies of the Lesser Sunda Island (NTT), grows in deciduous forest or in private traditional plantation for centuries. Study aimed to evaluated profile dynamic structure population of sandalwood in forest and plantation in the district of South Central Timor (TTS) and North Central Timor (TTU). Population structure analysis was held by purposive sampling in eight sites comprised 87 plots. Plots size were 20x20 m2 (trees), 10x10 m2 (poles), 5x5 m2 (saplings), 2x2 m2 (seedlings). Variables observed in each plot were included density, stem diameter, height of free trunk (TBBC), height trees and saplings, crown quality and coverage. Data were analyzed by qualitative descriptively and multivariate statistics. Results showed that population structure of sandalwood varied spatially in all study sites in two district, especially density of seedlings and saplings in plantations and forests. Sandalwood trees density ranges from 0-23 ind.ha-1, poles phase 80-322 ind.ha-1, saplings phase 60-1,289 ind.ha-1, while the seedlings phase is very dominant 2,000-27,813 ind.ha-1. Higher saplings and poles density were found in two sites of TTU plantation and forest or a TTS forest. Farmer in two districts successfully cultivated sandalwood in plantation shown by similar growth quality with those of forest trees.

Perempuan dan Liminalitas dalam Tradisi Perkawinan Adat di Timor Tengah Selatan

Timorese culture is patriarchal in that men are more dominant than women. As if women were not considered in traditional rituals so that an understanding was built that valued women lower than men. However, in contrast to the article to be studied, this would like to see the priority of women’s roles in traditional marriages in Belle village, South Central Timor. The role of women wiil be seen from giving awards to their parents called puah mnasi manu mnasi. This paper aims to look at the meaning of the rituals of puah mnasi maun mnasi and the role and strengths that women have in traditional marriage rituals in the village of Belle, South Central Timor. The method used for this research is a qualitative research method using interview techniques with a number of people in the Belle Villa community and literature study to strengthen this writing. Based on the data obtained this paper shows that the adat rituals of puah mnasi manu mnasi provide a value that can be learned, namely respect for women, togetherness between the two families, and brotherhood that is intertwined due to customary marital affrairs.

KAJIAN SOSIO-HISTORIS TENTANG PANDANGAN DUNIA ATONI PAH METO DALAM RITUS POITAN LIANA

This article describes the world view of the people of South Central Timor Regency regarding Atoni Pah Meto in the Poitan Liana Rite. With qualitative descriptive methods, the paper formulated (1) Poitan Liana Rite means the kinship displayed in the role of Atoin Amaf in belief in Uis Neno, Uis Pah, and the ancestors through symbolic actions and speech; (2) Timorese view their life as an integral part of supernatural life, and the continuation of people’s lives in harmony between social order and cosmic order. Uis Neno, Uis Pah, and Ancestors are believed to be a supernatural power involved in human life. All forms of supernatural power interventions are in the context of the life of Atoni Pah Meto that proceeds to actualize themselves as “Responsible on earth”. (3) All human efforts are seen as a blessing from Uis Neno, Uis Pah, and the ancestors. Overall Poitan Liana’s ceremony contains meaning related to the understanding of self, nature, and society on one hand, as well as relations with supernatural powers on the other. In this vertical and horizontal dimension, Orang Boti directs himself to the vertical dimension to maintain his life in the horizontal dimension.

Identification of plants natural dye by Meto tribe in South Central Timor

Information on plant species, natural dyes and the dying process of the yarn of ikat weaving in South Central Timor is still minimal and not well documented. Therefore, this study aimed to identify natural dye in South Central Timor. The samples were collected by exploration methods. Parts of plants, dyeing processes, and kinds of color were recorded based on observation, interviews with craftsmen and documentation. Our results showed that there are 7 plant species were successfully identified, Curcuma longa L., Indigofera tinctoria L., Morinda citrifolia L., Phyllanthus reticulates Poir, Phaseolus lunatus L., and Tectona grandis. The plant organs used as a source of natural dye are leaves, barks, rhizome, and roots. The method of processing was to be pounded, squeezed, soaked in water and the color produced was red, dark blue, yellow, black, and green.

A Quality Study of South Central Timor Regional Drinking Water Company

This study aimed to analyze and describe; (1) the service quality of South Central Timor (SCT) regional drinking water company or PDAM SCT. (2) Supporting and inhibiting factors of the service quality of PDAM SCT. The study was descriptive research with a qualitative approach. This research focused on (1) the quality of service, broken down into sub-focus; (i) Tangible Evidence, (ii) Reliability, and (iii) Responsiveness. (2) Supporting and inhibiting factors of the service quality. Data were collected through interview, documentation, and observation. Data analysis techniques used were interactive models from Miles, Huberman and Saldana (2014: 10) with three components: (1) Data condensation; (2) Data display, (3) Conclusions withdrawal and Verification. The results showed that the quality of PDAM SCT service has to be improved because many services are still far from the suitability of indicators as an adequate service benchmark. DOI : 10.7176/DCS/10-1-05 Publication date: January 31 st 2020

HIV Prevention Behavior On SMK Negeri Student In South Central Timor District 2019

HIV/AIDS is an infectious disease that has been identified as current global health problem. HIV is more prevalent in people of adolescent age as they more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviours. Research has found that transmission of HIV among adolescents can be prevented through education and availability of correct information about the disease. The purpose of this study is to assess HIV prevention practices of students in State Vocational Schools in South Central Timor Regency in 2019. The research used a combination of descriptive and qualitative methodologies. This sample population for this study was 878 students in the “Class XII”. Sampling was conducted using a random sampling technique and as many as 288 students were interviewed. The data was analysed using a univariate analysis. This was done in order to get a picture of the distribution of respondents in the forms of percentages and tables. The results of the study illustrated the HIV prevention behavior of vocational high school students in South Central Timor Regency were the good majority as many as 241 respondents (83.68%), the description of the knowledge of vocational students in South Central Timor Regency were the majority of less knowledge as many as 264 respondents (91.66%), The description attitudes of SMKN students in South Central Timor Regency was the majority that have positive attitudes as many as 160 respondents (55.55%), the description of information exposure of SMKN students in South Central Timor Regency was the majority that have good information exposure of 270 respondents (93.75%). In conclusion, disseminating information through media in way that is easy for student to understand is an effective way to increase students' knowledge about HIV prevention practices.

The Optimization of Protection Policy for Indonesian Women Migrant Workers from the South Central Timor Regency

This research aims at (1) Analyzing how optimal the implementation of protection policies for Indonesian Women Workers is, and (2) Exploring what practical and juridical social barriers are related to the policy of protection of Indonesian Women Workers. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study method. This research was conducted in the Tubuhue village of West Amanuban District, South Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This study used primary data and secondary data. The data were collected through interview, documentation as well as observation techniques. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis, in which all interview results were grouped using a thematic matrix to facilitate the researchers in describing the results of research in answering each research question. The research results show that the facts regarding the protection of TKI (migrant workers)/TKW (women migrant workers) abroad indicate that the legal protection for migrant workers during the pre-placement, placement and the post-placement process is still far from perfect or has not been implemented optimally. Nevertheless, there have been several efforts to help optimize protection policies through social approaches undertaken by the government and the people of South Central Timor Regency in East Nusa Tenggara. Keywords: Policy, Labor, Women, Policy Optimization DOI : 10.7176/DCS/9-12-09 Publication date: December 31 st 2019

The Self-Management of Special Allocation Fund for Education Sector in South Timor Tengah District in 2017

This research was conducted to investigate and describe; (1) the mechanisms of planning, organization, implementation, supervision and accountability evaluation on self-management of Special Allocation Fund (SAF) or Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) for education sector in South Timor Tengah Regency. (2) Factors that support and inhibit the self-management of SAF for education sector in South Central Timor District. This qualitative research was carried out in the form of case study. The focuses of this research included; (1) The Self-Management Planning of the SAF in TTS District; (2) Organization in the self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District; (3) Implementation of the self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District; (4) Supervision in the self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District; (5) Accountability of in the self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District; (6) Factors that supported and inhibited in the self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District. Research informants were purposively selected, while the research data were collected through interviews, documentation, and observation. The obtained data were then analyzed using a data analysis technique proposed by Miles and Huberman (2009).The results of this research showed that the management mechanisms (planning, organization, implementation, supervision, and accountability evaluation) of self-management of SAF for education sector in TTS District has been running well. However, several inhibiting factors were found in its implementation which factors mainly dealt with the problems related to inadequate school principal's managerial ability in managing the fund based on the self-management system. The most fundamental problem in this context related to the failure to complete the works within the predetermined schedule. This problem occurred due unprofessional workers and low discipline in working within the predetermined time. In addition, the sanctions for school principals and treasurers did not do their job well were not strict. Other inhibiting factors included problems related to the topographical and geographical conditions in TTS District which often caused slower work pace. The inefficient process in determining the school principals also caused delays in management of Self-Managed SAF. Key w ords : Management, Special Allocation Fund, Education, Self-Management DOI : 10.7176/PPAR/9-11-01 Publication date: November 30 th 2019

Management System of Government Performance in South Central Timor District

This study aimed to determine and analyze; (1) A management system of South Central Timor district government performance; (2) Aspects that support and hinder the performance system of South Central Timor District Government. This study used a qualitative approach and took place in the area of the local government unit of South Central Timor. This research focused on; (1) Government performance management system in South Central Timor (SCT) District; which was then broken down into sub-focus; (a) Performance should refer to the Regents Regulation of SCT Number 21 of 2015 concerning Performance Accountability System of Government Institution or Sistem Akuntabilitas Kinerja Instansi Pemerintah (SAKIP) Implementation Guidelines; (b) Performance management system model in the scope of SCT District Government. (2) Aspects that support and hinder the performance system of SCT District Government; which was then broken down into sub-focus; (a) Supporting aspects are in the form of opportunities of the performance management system; (b) Inhibiting aspects are in the form of challenges, obstacles, and threats to the performance management system.The results showed that the management system of government performance in SCT district was an effort of the local government in managing the regional government bureaucracy based on a measured vision and mission under the work programs adjusted to the work plans of each local government unit (LGU). Of course, it was expected to be able to solve the main problems adjusted to the issues of regional development strategies in SCT district. However, there were still very basic issues where LGU never compiled its work plan based on the established SAKIP. It would affect the assessment results both internally and externally so that there were twelve LGUs deemed to have failed in running the program development in the SCT District. Keywords: System, Management, Performance, Performance Management DOI : 10.7176/PPAR/9-9-02 Publication date :September 30 th 2019

Kontribusi Kompetensi Pedagogik dan Kompetensi Profesional Guru Biologi Terhadap Peningkatan Prestasi Belajar Biologi Siswa kelas XSMA Se-Kecamatan Kota Soe, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Selatan

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui kontribusi kompetensi pedagogic dan kompetensi professional guru biologi terhadap peningkatan prestasi belajar biologi siswa kelas X SMA Se-kecamatan kota Soe kabupaten timor tengah selatan, sampel yang di gunakan adalah 12 guru dengan krteria berstatus pegawai negeri sipil, berpengalam mengajar dan bersertifikasi pendidik dari 6 sekolah dengan jumlah siswa persekolah adalah 60 siswa dalam 2 kelas paralel.
 Metode yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan analisis linear berganda menggunakan uji F, Uji t dan menghitungkoefisien determinasi simultan (R2), yang diolah menggunakan aplikasi SPSS for windos16.0. Teknik penggumpulan data menggunakan angket guru dan tes untuk siswa agar mendapatkan data primer.
 Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kontribusi kompetensi pedagogik guru biologi pada korelasi parsial pertama dengan uji t menunjukan nilai sig. 0,007 < 0,05, artinya kompetensi pedagogik (X1) konstan atau berpengaruh terhadap prestasi belajar (Y), dan kompetensi profesional guru biologi pada hasil korelasi parsial kedua dengan uji t menunjukan nilai sig. 0,009 < 0,05 artinya kompetensi profesional (X2) konstan, atau berpengaruh pada prestasi belajar (Y), sehingga besar pengaruh kompetensi pedagogik dan kompetensi profesional guru biologi secara bersama-sama adalah sebesar 70% sisanya 30% adalah faktor lain yang tidak diteliti oleh peneliti.

Community’s social capital in the management of Mutis Timau Protected Forest in Timor Island, Indonesia

Abstract. Dako FX, Purwanto RH, Faida LRW, Sumardi. 2019. Community’s social capital in the management of Mutis Timau Protected Forest in Timor Island, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: 2177-2187. The social capital of the community around Mutis Timau Protected Forest in Timor Island is unexplored. In fact, its social capital plays an important role to support sustainable management of the forest viewed from the ability of the community to work together in achieving common goals in groups and organizations. This study aimed to investigate the elements of community’s social capital (i.e. norms, beliefs, and networks) in nine villages located in and around Mutis Timau Protected Forest administratively managed by the Forest Management Unit of South Central Timor District using quantitative survey approach. The result of the study showed that two villages have strong social capital while seven villages have moderate category. Overall, the communities have strong level on the elements of trust in individuals and others, and knowledge and understanding on unwritten rules, but have moderate level on the elements of written rules/regulations, trust in institutions and regulations, organizational network, and participation network. Community participation increases the understanding of written rules, institutional trust and improves the development of social networks (organizational networks and participation) between groups. This results can be used as a reference for the Forest Management Unit of South Central Timor District when developing cooperation with communities that have traditional knowledge and local wisdom through norms, beliefs, and networks in managing and utilizing natural resources in Mutis Timau Protected Forest. Furthermore, the involvement of people with social capital in managing Mutis Timau Protected Forest can maintain forest sustainability and improve community welfare.

PENGELOLAN DANA DESA DI KECAMATAN KOTA SOE, KABUPATEN TIMOR TENGAH SELATAN, PROVINSI NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR

Abstract
 This research intend to get a on the management village funds in the sub-district of Soe City. Research objectives to know and to analyze management village funds , factors barrier and supporters management village funds , and strategies overcome factors barrier management village funds in the sub-district of Soe City, district South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
 The theory that is used is a theory the management of village finance is put forward by nain and because of requirement to build including planning, the implementation of the, effort to manage, reports including the accountability reports. The technique of the collection of data using interviews, documentation and observation.
 The results of studies show that the management of the village has not completely effective in the sub-district of Soe City, district South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara Province that had been determined of the stages the management of village finance is, promised to supply: fine tune the program design, the implementation of the, effort to manage, reports including the accountability reports.
 Keywords: management, village funds

THE The Use of Attitudinal Domain in The English Version of Wedding Procession Natoni at South Central Timor

This research investigated the attitudinal domain in the English version of wedding procession Natoni. The language of evaluation: Appraisal in English by Martin and White (2005) book was used as a foundation in this research. The data which consisted of photos documentation were analyzed by the researcher. The unit of analysis of this research was words or phrases in the English version of wedding procession Natoni. There were several procedures for analyzing data including reading, identifying, categorizing, and analyzing. In order to validate the findings, the data, and analysis of this research had been examined and judged by researchers. Two of them were from Universitas Negeri Semarang who previously conducted the Appraisal system research and a lecture of UKAW Kupang as an expert who has previously conducted some research related to appraisal system. The findings revealed that the appreciation was the highest appraising used in the wedding process. The use of appreciation in appraising subsystem made a man and woman able to give advice to each other in a successful wedding procession which can be seen through words or phrases they used. In conclusion, this research suggested that speakers should use the appropriate words or phrases in order to avoid misunderstanding in giving advice. In addition, by understanding the attitudinal domain, people can create a good conversation to interact with each other.

Purchasing power, fruits vegetables consumption, nutrition status among elementary school student

Food purchasing power is usually defined as a household's economic ability to obtain food which is determined by measuring the income allocated for food purchase, the price of food consumed, and the number of family members. More than 50% of the sub-districts in South Central Timor are vulnerable to food consumption due to their low purchasing power, thus causing low fruits and vegetables consumption. To analyze the correlation between purchasing power, fruits and vegetables consumption, with nutrition status of elementary school students. Analytic observational using a cross sectional design. Sample size of 108 students was achieved using simple random sampling method. Independent variables are purchasing power, fruits and vegetables consumption. Dependent variable is nutrition status. Fruits and vegetables consumption data was collected using food frequency, purchasing power data was collected using questionnaires, and nutrition status was collected by calculating IMT/U. The statistics tests used were chi square test. The mean number of fruits and vegetables consumption of the elementary students was 0,36±0,483 and the mean number of purchasing power was 2,80±0,405. Bivariate study test results show a significant correlation between purchasing power and nutrition status (p=0,039) and a significant correlation between fruits and vegetables consumption and nutrition status (p=0,000). There is a correlation between purchasing power, fruits and vegetables consumption, and nutrition status in elementary school students.

Analysis Supply Chain Tangerine Orange In The District Of South Central Timor

Analysis Supply Chain Tangerine Orange In The District Of South Central Timor

Ergo-Physiology Decreases Work Postur Risk and LBP in Red Land Workers in Bosen Village, North Mollo Sub-District, South Central Timor District

Ergo-Physiology Decreases Work Postur Risk and LBP in Red Land Workers in Bosen Village, North Mollo Sub-District, South Central Timor District

Monitoring Insecticide Resistance Profiles ofAedes aegypti(Diptera: Culicidae) in the Sunda Islands of Indonesia Based on Diagnostic Doses of Larvicides

This study was conducted to monitor the susceptibility status of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) larvae in the Sunda Islands of Indonesia against various organophosphates and organochlorines. Larval bioassay was performed in accordance with the World Health Organization standard protocol. Field-collected and reference strains of Ae. aegypti larvae were tested against diagnostic doses of eight larvicides belonging to organophosphates and organochlorines, namely bromophos (0.050 mg/liter), chlopyrifos (0.002 mg/liter), fenitrothion (0.020 mg/liter), fenthion (0.025 mg/liter), malathion (0.125 mg/liter), temephos (0.012 mg/liter), DDT (0.012 mg/liter), and dieldrin (0.025 mg/liter). Mortality rates of larvae were recorded at 24-h posttreatment. This study showed that Ae. aegypti larvae from Padang, Samarinda, Manggarai Barat, and South Central Timor were susceptible to both fenitrothion and dieldrin (mortality rates ≥ 98%). About 6 out of 10 field strains of Ae. aegypti larvae were resistant (<80% mortality rates) against fenthion, whereas Ae. aegypti larvae from Kuningan, Samarinda, Sumba, and South Central Timor exhibited some degrees of resistance (mortality rates 80-98%). All field-collected Ae. aegypti larvae were resistant against diagnostic doses of chlorpyrifos, malathion, temephos, and DDT with mortality rates ranging from 0 to 74.67%. Continued insecticide susceptibility studies are essential to identify the efficacy of insecticides for an improved dengue vector control and to delay the development of insecticide resistance.

Diversity of floor vegetation in various levels in South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Diversity of floor vegetation in various levels in South Central Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia