Sumatera Utara Province Research Articles

Study of potential of plantation and agriculture waste as feed for support the development of cattle population in district along east coast of Sumatera Utara province

Development of various important industries in the region, such as livestock, agriculture and plantations (especially oil palm and rubber) led to a marked increase in regional domestic income. The increase in the economy affects the consumption pattern of the localcommunity, especially in relation to the increasing demand for foodstuffs of animal origin such as meat, eggs and milk. This study aims to determine of agricultural and plantation by product that used for feed for cattle This research was used a descriptive data. This research was conducted at North Sumatera Province drom May–August 2020. Results showed that North Sumatra Province,which in this study was represented by districts along the east coast, potential for developing beef cattle in several districts, namely Langkat Regency, Deli Serdang, Serdang Bedagai, Labuhanbatu Utara, Batubara, and Asahan are in accordance with the abundant sources of feed fromagricultural and plantation waste.

Analysis of the Influence of Regional Original Income (PAD), Regional Expenditures on Economics Growth of District/City in North Sumatera Province

This study aims to analyze the effect of regional original income (PAD), employee expenditures, goods and services expenditures, and capital expenditures districts/cities in North Sumatera Province. This study uses secondary data from 2000 to 2019 in 19 districts/cities in North Sumatera Utara Province. The data analysis model uses the ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag) Panel’s model. Based on the result of the stationary test (root test) shows that the variables of regional original income (PAD), employee expenditure, goods and services expenditures, and capital expenditures stationary at level 1 (first different) and based on the result of the maximum lag test, the regional original income (PAD), employee expenditure, goods and services expenditures and capital expenditures variable are maximum at lag 2. The result of the ARDL panel research show that the Regional Original Income (PAD) variable has a negative and significant effect on economic growth in the long term, and a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the long term, and a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the short term. Employee expenditure variable has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the long term, and has a negative and significant effect on economic growth in the short term. Shopping for goods and serivices has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the long term, and has a negative an insignificant effect on economic growth in the short term. And the capital expenditure variable has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the long term, and has a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the short term. Keywords: Economics Growth, Original Regional Income (PAD), Employee Expenditure, Goods and Services Expenditures, and Capital Expenditure.

Licensing for Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management: A Study on Environmental Administrative Law (Case Study: Court Judgment Number 1872/PID.B/:H/2015 /PN.LBP)

The implementation of the new regulations, Law of the Republic Republic of Indonesia No. 32 of 2009, Law of the Republic of Indonesia No. 11 of 2020, and the Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 22 of 2021 has an impact on the regulations and regulatory mechanisms for licensing the Management of Toxic Hazardous Waste, particularly the Collection of hazardous waste. The One-Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service of Sumatera Utara Province are responsible for issuing this licensing. Following the issuance of the license, the relevant agencies need to monitor it to avoid violation as in Court Decision Number 1872/PID.B/:H/2015/PN.LBP. The research uses normative juridical, which refers to applicable laws and regulations covering legal principles, legal history, and legal comparisons. This study uses interviews with related parties and secondary data from analyzing decision-making and literature reviews to collect data. The study shows that the simplification of laws and licensing processes with Law No. 11 of 2020 alters numerous provisions in Law No. 32 of 2009. The alteration requires the investors to submit a license via the Online Single Submission Risk-Based Approach (OSS-RBA). Second, criminal law enforcement should be considered the final action in the event of a violation of the management of toxic, hazardous materials waste. Third, supervision for the company's toxic, hazardous materials waste collection should be both direct and indirect to reduce the number of violations in managing toxic, hazardous materials waste.

Analysis of Compliance with Capture Fisheries Licensing in Belawan Waters at the One-stop Integrated Licensing Service and Investment Office of Sumatera Utara Province

The objectives of this study are to analyze the effect of transparency, service quality, public understanding, socialization, knowledge of information technology, sanctions, and incentives on license compliance at the One-Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service of Sumatera Utara Province. This research uses quantitative methods. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between Exogenous Variables (X), namely transparency in licensing (X1), service quality (X2), public understanding (X3), Socialization (X4), knowledge of information technology (X5), and Sanctions and Incentives (X6) against the endogenous variable (Y) which is License compliance. This study shows that service quality and public understanding affect license compliance at the One-Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service of Sumatera Utara Province. However, licensing transparency, socialization, knowledge of information technology, applying sanctions and incentives do not affect license compliance at the One-stop Integrated Licensing Service and Investment of Sumatera Utara Province.

Pengaruh Produk Domestik Regional Bruto (PDRB) Terhadap Tingkat Kemiskinan Di Provinsi Sumatera Utara Tahun 2011-2020

The local government plays an important role in alleviating poverty, especially in the province of Sumatera Utara which consists of 34 districts/cities. The large number of poor people who do not get a decent life is a concern for local governments to overcome this. Various programs of national development activities are carried out by the government to improve people's welfare. One of them is the development program to the regions so that the program is able to increase development growth so that it can be seen that the gross value added of all goods and services created by an area arising from economic activity can be seen. The purpose of this study is to find out how much influence the value of the regional gross domestic product (GRDP) has on the poverty level in Sumatera Utara Province. The results showed that the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) had a negative and significant effect on the poverty level in Sumatera Utara Province.

The Effectiveness of Local-Leader-Based Social Interventions on Knowledge and Attitudes of Early Marriage among Mother Who Have Teenage Children

Abstract.
 Introduction. Early marriage causes pregnancy and early delivery with complications of pregnancy, childbirth, low birth weight, and stunting and has an impact on high maternal and child mortality rates. Local leader-based social intervention for parents with adolescents can increase knowledge and attitudes in preventing early marriage. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of social interventions by community leaders on the knowledge, attitudes of mothers, and young women.
 Methode. The study was conducted in the district of Deliserdang, subdistrict Percut Sei Tuan, Sumatera Utara province,Indonesia. We conducted a prospective cross-sectional interventional study with baseline survey and repeat surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of social interventions by community leaders on the knowledge, attitudes of mothers, and young women. Fifteen participants local leaders from the community were trained to provide early marriage prevention education. The training was carried out for two days. After the training, the researchers assisted for 2 weeks in conducting early marriage prevention education to the community. After mentoring, each participant carried out early marriage prevention education independently. 308 for adolescents and parents (154 in the intervention group and 154 in the control group) were selected by systematic sampling to assess the effectiveness. Data was collected using a questioner and analyzed by Mann Whitney test.
 Result. Social intervention by local leaders as agents of change in the community for six months and controls were given leaflets for adolescents and parents, indicating that interventions carried out by community leaders were more effective in increasing the knowledge and attitudes of parents and young women compared to giving leaflets (p-value <0.05).
 Conclusion. Social intervention based on local leaders is more effectively used as a method of early marriage prevention education.

Developing the Project based Learning using Mobile Media Application among Vocational High School Students in Sumatera Utara Province, Indonesia

This study determines the feasibility and effectiveness of the media mobile application project-based learning on service company materials. This type of research is development research using the Borg and Gall product development model combined with the Dick and Carey design model. This research was conducted on Sei Suka Vocational High School, Batubara Regency. The method used in this research is a quasi-experimental method. The research sample of 62 students consisting of 31 students as an experimental class who was taught using media mobile application based on Project Based Learning and 31 students as a control class who was taught using conventional media. The results of the hypothesis test prove that there is a significant difference between the results of student Service Company Accounting material taught using the media Mobile Application based Project Based Learning and the results of Service Company Accounting used in conventional media. This is indicated by the data acquisition, namely t-stat was 4.43 while t-table was 1.67 and significant level of 0.05 through the interpolation of table was 1.63. We concluded that the effectiveness of media mobile application-based Project Based Learning with Service Company Accounting material is higher than using conventional media.

Pengaruh Kompleksitas Daerah, Ukuran Pemerintah Daerah dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi terhadap Kelemahan Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pemerintah Daerah

The review is conducted with the purpose of acquiring empirical evidence related the effect of complexities of local goverment, the local size goverment and economic growth to internal control weakness. The population of this reseacrh are local goverment in Aceh and Sumatera Utara Province of 2017-2019. The sample were determined by using purposive sampling methode. Based on predetermined criteria, 156 local goverments hae been selected as samples.the kind of information use is secondary data from the report of local goverment finances from the audit board of BPK, and Gross Domestic Regional Product (PDRB) report. This reseacrh was carried out using multiple linear regression analysis with help of software SPSS version 25. The afterefects of this reseacrh showed that complexities of local goverment has a significant positive effect on internal control weakness, the local size goverment has a significant negative effect on internal control weakness. Meanwhile economic growth has not siginificant effect on internal control weakness.

MEASURING DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Various digital-based learning media strongly support the quality of online learning. Digital media is essential in the learning process because it can package the material into more contextual, interesting audiovisual, reduces verbalism, and is more interactive. The primary purpose of this research was to measure the differences in digital literacy by comparing the digital learning media and PowerPoint media in online learning. The design of this study was a pretest-posttest group with a quasi-experimental method. Overall, 56 students in a senior high school in Senior High School 2 Percut Sei Tuan, Medan City, Sumatera Utara Province, served as participants in this study. Data were collected by questionnaires and structured interviews for digital literacy. Data analyses were mixed with the quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were analyzed statistically through independent samples t-test, and qualitative data were analyzed descriptively. Digital literacy data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 software. The results showed that the students' digital literacy using digital learning media was superior to those prepared using PowerPoint. Based on each aspect of digital literacy, namely, internet searching, understanding, and utilizing digital devices, hypertextual navigation, content evaluation, creating digital content, and communicating information, there were significant differences between groups on digital literacy competencies. All aspects of digital literacy in the experimental class were higher than in the control classKeywords: Digital Literacy, E-Learning, Learning Media

The Effect of Organizational Culture, Motivation, and Leadership Style on Employee Performance at the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of Sumatera Utara Province

A government agency is an organization that is a group of people specially selected to carry out state duties as a form of service to the masses. This research aims to determine how much influence organizational culture, work motivation, and leadership style have on employee performance as a dependent variable of the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of Sumatera Utara Province. The research method used is descriptive analysis with a quantitative approach to all employees at BPSDM Sumatera Utara Province, amounting to 85 respondents. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression with the SPSS program. Based on the calculation results obtained, the organizational culture, motivation, and leadership style partially and simultaneously influence employee performance. Organizational culture variables, work motivation and leadership style together contribute to employee performance 42%, and 58% other factors that contribute to employee performance. The leadership style variable is the variable with the strongest influence on performance with a coefficient value of 0.255. Keywords: Organizational culture, motivation, leadership style, performance, BPSDM.

The spatial econometrics of economic growth in Sumatera Utara province

This study aims to analyze the economic growth of Sumatera Utara using an econometric spatial model. Euclidean distance and Moran’s I test were applied to determine the neighborhood and identify the autocorrelation. Based on the Lagrange Multiplier test, the spatial lag model (SAR) was considered. The R Shiny program, which was previously developed by the researcher, was used to estimate the model parameters. The SAR model's diagnostic checking shows that non-autocorrelation, normality, and homogeneity assumptions have been satisfied. Economic growth in the agricultural, forestry, and fishing sectors has a positive and significant effect on increasing economic growth in Sumatera Utara. A good strategy to increase the role of this sector could significantly improve the economy of Sumatera Utara. Coconut production has a positive and significant effect on increasing economic growth in Sumatera Utara. The unemployment rate has a negative and significant effect on the decreasing economic growth in Sumatera Utara. Reducing the unemployment rate could be one strategy to improve the economic growth of Sumatera Utara.

Analysis of the attractions of Tangkahan Nature Tourism Area, Gunung Leuser National Park, North Sumatra Province

Tangkahan Nature Tourism Area is one of the leading tourism destinations in Sumatera Utara Province for local, national and international tourists. It certainly has several attractions in great demand by tourists. Studies related to attractions are required as a basis for its development. The objective this research is to analyze description and attraction of the Tangkahan Nature Tourism Area, Gunung Leuser National Park, Langkat Regency, Sumatera Utara Province. Observations, structured interviews and surveys are the methods used to determine the attraction of objects. Attraction level data are analyzed using Likert Scale measurements. The results show that the natural attractions of Tangkahan include beauty of the natural panorama, elephant baths, hot springs, river tubing, patrolling with elephants, waterfalls, and river cruises, each of which has values of beauty, uniqueness, exclusiveness, and adventure. adventure. Overall attractions in the Tangkahan nature tourism area is classified into Attractive category with a total score of 2,781. The attraction in Very Attractive category (the most desired by visitors) is river cruises with a score of 432. The attractions in Interesting category are patrols with elephants (score 419), river tubing (scores 415), elephant baths (score 407), beauty natural panorama (scores 396), and waterfalls (score 379). The object in lowest attraction category (medium category) is hot spring with a score of 333.

Optimization Blended Learning Systems in Physics Learning Outcomes with Successful Skills in Management Learning

The objective of this research is to develop blended-based management systems as well as its suitable learning device for physics subject of high school in Sumatera Utara Province. The research and development method with 4D design. Determination of the learning mode chosen as the basis for developing an optimized learning system with learning tools designed to meet online and face-to-face elements. Preparation for designing lesson plans, media, and student worksheets is inseparable from the adjustments that have been built in the blended learning system. Need Assessment is carried out by considering the implementation of learning, the number of subjects with different systems, and understanding variations in learning systems. The system built will be tested through user feedback. The conclusions that can be informed from the implementation of this development research are 1. Determination of the 'Flipped Classroom' Blended Learning blended learning system. This lesson has been understood and needs adjustments to the meeting process compared to 50:50; 2. The use of web-based online classes makes it easier to change the face-to-face learning system; 3. Optimization is needed to increase the percentage of quality produced in the application of the selected blended system.

Effectiveness Of Online Based Licensing Services At One Stop Integrated Invesment And Licensing Service Of Sumatera Utara Province

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Community Satisfaction Index (IKM) and the effectiveness on online-based licensing services in the One Stop Integrated Investment and Licensing Service of Sumatera Utara Province. The analytical method used in this study is descriptive quantitative analysis. The results of the study obtained that the Index of Community Satisfaction with online-based licensing services obtained a value of 86.29. Based on KepMenPAN Number: KEP/25/M.PAN/2/2004 on General Guidelines for The Preparation of Community Satisfaction Index of Government Agency Service Units included in the quality of service "A" with the performance of service units "Very Good" because it is at the IKM Conversion Interval Value between 81.26 - 100.00. The effectiveness obtained a value of 86.02% with a very effective category because it is on interpretation of 81-100%.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEMAND OF LABOR IN THE 10 REGENCIES/CITIES OF THE SUMATERA UTARA PROVINCE

This study aims to determine the factors that affect the demand for labor in Sumatera Utara Province. This study discusses panel data analysis using data on labor demand, output, number of companies, and economic growth in Sumatera Utara Province from 2013-2019. The regression data panel can be estimated using three models, namely the Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM). To get the best model, two tests were used, namely the Chow test and the Hausman test. In this study, the best model is obtained is the Fixed Effect Model. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. Estimation of parameters in panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model obtained a mathematical equation, namely LDit = 3940.726 + 1.60.10-10Oit + 67.06560JPit + 146.0139Git + eit. Based on the significance test, the demand for labor is simultaneously influenced by output, the number of firms and economic growth. When viewed by a partial test (t test), the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand. the output variable and the number of companies have a positive and significant effect on labor demand. Meanwhile, the economic growth variable has a positive but insignificant effect on labor demand.

Indicators of customers in selecting hydroponic green leafy vegetables (Study case: millenials in North Sumatera)

The demand for fresh vegetables is continue to increase everyday, along with the understanding in the requirement of vegetables to our bodies. Vegetables’ growers should know the main indicators of customer while providing their needs, also the price range. This research was conducted in Sumatera Utara Province in July to September 2020 using primary and secondary data through observation, questionnaires distribution, literature study and documentation study. Result showed several main indicators of customer consideration in Sumatera Utara Province in selecting vegetables, which were fresh, clean, leaves have wide size, reasonable price, drive through facility, pesticide free, famous brand and always available. From 8 indicators, this study indicated 3 of the most important indicators for customer is the freshness, continued with pesticide free and the cleanlines, which showed that the customers’ awareness to their health has existed by choosing the main indicators that representing the quality. Moreover, the millenial customers of vegetables in North Sumatera Province prefer three types of hydroponic vegetables, namely mustard green, kangkong and lettuce, with price range of IDR 5,000 – IDR 10,000. However, hydroponic vegetables have not been distributed and cultivated well in several places in North Sumatera.

Pedagogical Perspectives on Teaching Materials of Translation in English Language Teaching

Background:
 This research paper attempts to analyze the vocational English instructors’ view point on the cultivation of teaching material of Pedagogical Translation in the Subject of Translation in English Language Teaching (ELT).
 Methodology: 
 The qualitative design was used to collect the data. Utilizing the questionnaire with Likert Scale, the quantitative data were gained from 30 vocational English teachers in Sumatera Utara Province.
 Findings: 
 Data obtained revealed that 52.45 % of respondents agreed with the teaching material, and 43.10 % strongly agreed with those. Only 4.45 % of respondents strongly disagreed with those topics. Data analysis showed that the 58 elements in the Subject of Translation in ELT have covered the teaching materials in Vocational school.
 Conclusion: 
 It was concluded, within nine areas questioned to the vocational English teachers, most of them (92%) agree with the statements. Furthermore, all the respondents 100% are in the opinion that there should be English for vocational school materials included within the translation materials studied in the Subject on Translation in ELT.

THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL IDENTITY TOWARDS TOLERANCE PEOPLES IN PEMATANGSIANTAR CITY DURING THE GOVERNORS SUMATERA UTARA ELECTION IN 2018

The purpose of this study is to measure how much is influence political identity has on the tolerance of the people of Pematangsiantar City in the Governor Election of Sumatera Utara Province of 2018. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a correlation approach, the population in this study is Pematangsiantar City who is registered in the 2018 Daftar Pemilih Tetap (DPT), the research sample uses a 5% margin so that a sample of 399 people was obtained. The sampling technique used a proportional multistage random sampling spread over the research locations, namely 8 districts and 53 sub-districts in Pematangsiantar City. The data collection technique uses a research questionnaire that has been tested for its validity and reliability. data analysis technique using Rank Spearman. The results show the correlation between the political identity variable and the tolerance of peoples in Pematangsiantar City in the 2018 Sumatra Utara governor election is (-0.120) which means very weak, negative, significant, and a two-way significance value or sig (2-tailed) of 0.017 because the number of significance is 0.017<0.05. This illustrates that political identity has a weak influence on the tolerance of the Pematangsiantar City community in social life, if political identity is high, then the social tolerance of the community will be low (intolerance still occurs in differences in choice due to politics of identity/ethnicity, religion, and regional origin), however, if identity politics is low in the 2018 Sumatera Utara governor election, then social tolerance will be high. In conclusion, the people of Pematangsiantar City, which is known as “Tolerant City”, cannot be separated from the influence of political identity in the 2018 Sumatra Utara Governor Election.

Measurement of company productivity which experiencing material supply shortage

This research was conducted at a palm oil producing company in North Sumatra known as Sumatera Utara Province, Indonesia. This company has oil palm plantations, some of which have been converted to other businesses. This causes the production capacity that has been previously designed to be less effective in its use. This can be seen from the achievement of the target level of productivity. This research measured the level of productivity the company has achieved in the last two years using the Kendrick-Creamer Total Productivity Index Approach. The measurement results obtained over the past two years indicate that an increase in the total productivity index from 1.47 to 1.53. However, the increase has not been able to reach the productivity index target of 1.66. That was caused mainly by material, organizational, and installed capacity factors. The results obtained are selected alternatives for improvements to the sorting of materials, optimizing the production of his own garden, and maintaining screw press pressure with a total productivity index of 1.7.

Comparative Analysis of CPO Transportation in Sumatera Utara Province

Sumatera Utara province is the second largest palm oil producer in Indonesia. In the future, given the increasingly congested road traffic conditions and contain more risks, train is a solution in transporting large amounts of CPO, fast and efficient. Based on the Transport Infographic Indonesia - Indonesia Infrastructure Initiative 2015-2016 reported, users of goods transported by train are only about 1% of the total logistics distribution trips. About 90% is dominated by road transportation, less than 1% air transportation and 8% sea transportation. In the Master Plan Percepatan, Perluasan dan Pembangunan Ekonomi Indonesia (MP3EI) states that the Sumatera corridor needs important economic policies, one of them is the construction of a railway. The data used are annual time series data, namely in the form of production data, CPO transport volume in 2010-2018; length of rails and roads in 2018 and CPO transportation rates from PKS (palm oil mill) to Belawan Port. The objectives of this study were (1) to analyze the rate increasing of production and volume of CPO transportation by train in Sumatera Utara Province in 2010-2018; (2) to compare the comparison of rail lengths, national and provincial long roads to regional areas in Sumatera Utara Province in 2018; (3) to analyze the different of the cost of goods transportation by train and tank truck in the cost of CPO transportation for each PKS to the Port of Belawan and (4) to analyze the relationship between the cost of CPO transportation by train and tank truck with the distance of each PKS to the Port of Belawan. The data analysis method which is used in this study is descriptive analysis, the mean difference test and free from. The results of this study indicate that: the first, the growth of CPO production in Sumatera Utara in 2011-2018 increased, while the growth of CPO transportation volume by train decreased. The second, the ratio of the length of the rail to the area is lower than the ratio of the length of the road to each regency area in 2018. The third, there is a significant difference between the average cost of CPO transportation by train and tank truck, and the cost of train is cheaper than tank truck Rp 142.48 per ton km. The fourth, there is a perfect and positive relationship between the cost of CPO transportation and the distance.