Trenggalek Regency Research Articles

Pemberdayaan UMKM Batik dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Daya Saing Produk Unggulan Daerah di Desa Ngentrong Kecamatan Karangan Kabupaten Trenggalek

Trenggalek Regency has typical batik with the main motif of clove flowers. Currently the batik center in Ngentrong Village is the most famous center in Trenggalek Regency which is currently experiencing many problems regarding the development of existing Human Resources. This research aims to determine the empowerment of Batik Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in order to increase the competitiveness of regional superior products in Ngentrong Village, Karangan District, Trenggalek Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The focus of this research uses the empowerment aspect theory, namely enabling, empowering, and protecting. The data collection techniques used in this research are interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and verification. In this research, the validity tests used are the credibility test, dependability test and confirmability test. The results of this research found that when viewed from the enabling, empowering and protecting aspects as a whole, it can be stated that the empowerment of Batik Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in order to increase the competitiveness of regional superior products in Ngentrong Village, Karangan District, Trenggalek Regency has not yet been achieved. done optimally.

Transformational Leadership in Village-owned Enterprises Development

The government is pushing for greater economic autonomy in villages to bridge the economic disparity with cities. Village-Owned Enterprises (VOEs) offer a potential solution for economic change and community welfare. Research on leadership within VOEs, exemplified by the Etawa Milk Factory in Trenggalek Regency, is crucial for promoting effective governance. This study aims to explore the impact of transformational leadership on VOEs development, employing a qualitative case study approach. It draws upon transformational leadership theory, focusing on idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. Data collection involved observations, interviews, and documentation review. Results indicate that transformational leadership qualities in VOEs heads contribute to successful development, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of this leadership style in VOEs management. Keywords: transformational leadership, village-owned enterprises, Etawa Milk Factory

Correlation between Farmers' Activeness in Farmer Groups with Productivity and Income of Cocoa Farming in Trenggalek Regency

The cocoa plantation in Suruh Village, Trenggalek Regency is the main supplier of cocoa beans to UPH Rumah Coklat owned by the Department of Agriculture and Food of Trenggalek Regency. For example, in cocoa farmers' participation in the "Tunggal Jaya" Farmers Group, farmers are taught to make rorak and worm palaces to deal with climate change which helps maintain soil moisture and increase fertility. The objectives of this study are to determine 1) the level of farmer activeness, 2) the level of productivity, 3) the level of income, and 4) the correlation between farmer activeness in farmer groups with productivity and income of cocoa farming in Suruh Village, Trenggalek Regency. The number of samples used was 111 respondents. Data analysis used the Likert scale, productivity analysis, income analysis, and Pearson correlation. The results of the study showed: 1) cocoa farmer activeness in farmer groups in Suruh Village, Trenggalek Regency is in the active category with an overall average score of 3.56; 2) the average productivity of cocoa farming is in the medium category at 0.54 tons/ha/year; 3) the average income of cocoa farming is Rp6,016,562/year; 4) the correlation between farmer activeness with productivity is 0.865, farmer activeness with income is 0.760, and productivity with income is 0.868. The direction of the three correlations is positive and significant.

Strengthening the Tourism Village Program: Educational Tourism on Waste Bank and Clean and Healthy Living Behavior

Sawahan Village, Watulimo Subdistrict, Trenggalek Regency, is one of the tourist village areas developed by the local community. Several tourism programs have been established by the local tourism awareness groups, including durian forest tourism. In 2023, a chlorine diffuser technology was implemented to support the development of the tourist village, ensuring access to clean water. This appropriate technology is not only designed to produce clean water but also serves as a strategy to meet the requirements of Clean and Healthy Behavior (CHB). In 2024, community service has focused more on waste management through a waste bank. The methods employed include Focus Group Discussions (FGD) on educational tourism through waste banks, education on the separation of organic and inorganic waste, and community assistance with Clean and Healthy Behavior (CHB). The activities conducted resulted in increased community knowledge about waste banks, from 10 people (10%) to 48 people (96%). Not only did the community's knowledge improve, but their behavior also changed, with the creation of separate waste containers for organic and inorganic waste increasing from 3 people (6%) to 38 people (76%). Additionally, the community's behavior regarding clean and healthy living improved, with handwashing facilities available in every home and throughout the tourist area, reaching 50 people (100%). These changes in knowledge and behavior indicate that community service activities can only succeed with the community's willingness and ability to achieve sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Promosi Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Kantor Pos Durenan Kabupaten Trenggalek

This research aims to determine the effect of service quality and promotion on customer satisfaction at the Durenan POS Office, Trenggalek Regency. This research uses a quantitative approach with the population being visitors to the Durenan POS Office, Trenggalek Regency. The sampling method in the research was non-probability sampling, using accidental sampling of 100 respondents. Data was obtained through a questionnaire and analyzed using the SPSS application with multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that partially service quality has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with t count > t table (2.657 > 1.985) and a significance value of 0.009 < 0.05. Promotion has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with t count > t table (16.210 > 1.985) and a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Meanwhile, simultaneously, service quality and promotion have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with calculated f > f table (210.030 > 3.939) and a significance value of 0.000 < 005. The coefficient of determination shows 0.809. This shows that 80.9% of changes in customer satisfaction are influenced by service quality and promotions. Meanwhile, the remaining 19.1% is due to other variables outside those studied.

Pengembangan Media Wayang Berbasis Kearifan Lokal untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Budaya Siswa Kelas 5 Sekolah Dasar

This research is motivated by the fact that most of the fifth grade students at SDN 1 and 2 Ngantru are not yet familiar with the cultural results of the local community, for example the Nyadran Dam Bagong culture as a traditional ceremony commemorating the history of the Menak Sopal Kingdom which once founded Trenggalek Regency, literature about culture in schools is inadequate, resulting in literacy Student culture is minimal, teachers are busy and cannot be left behind in preparing all the administration when carrying out the learning process, and the media that is often used in teaching and learning activities is only the blackboard and the methods used are only lectures, discussions and assignments. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of developing wayang media based on local wisdom to increase cultural literacy in grade 5 elementary school students. The method used in this research is the R&D method with the ADDIE model. The research results obtained were through the N-Gain formula calculation score, the value of cultural literacy ability in the pretest compared with the posttest value showed that cultural literacy ability increased by 0.61. So it can be concluded that the development of wayang media based on local wisdom is effective in increasing cultural literacy in grade 5 elementary school students.

The Impact of Social Assistance on The Community In Bendoroto Village, Munjungan Sub-District, Trenggalek District

This research aims to evaluate the impact of social assistance on the community in Bendaroto Village, Munjungan District, Trenggalek Regency. The focus of this research is to understand the type of social assistance received, the economic and social impacts felt by the community, and the problems faced during the implementation of the program, Such problems include administrative issues and inequities in disbursement that result in delays in aid disbursement, which reduces aid effectiveness and hampers financial planning. The research methods used include surveys and interviews. The survey results showed that the majority of respondents received direct cash assistance (BLT) and food assistance, with 60% reporting an increase in purchasing power and 45% experiencing an increase in food consumption. Significant social impacts were also seen from the reduction of financial burden for 70% of respondents and the increase in productive motivation for 50% of respondents. However, significant problems were also identified, such as uneven distribution of aid (55%), delays in distribution (60%), and lack of information regarding aid (45%). These findings show that although social assistance contributes positively to economic and social well-being, there are weaknesses in implementation that need to be improved. Recommendations to increase the effectiveness of social assistance include improvements in the distribution system, increased transparency, and better counseling on the use of assistance. This research provides important insights for the development of social assistance policies that are more effective and responsive to the needs of the community

Strategy to Strengthen Halal Tourism

Java Province has many natural tourist attractions, especially in Trenggalek Regency. In Indonesia, the development of tourism with a halal concept is becoming a trend. Several tourist attractions are competing to create or change their tourist attractions into halal tourism so that Muslim tourists who come to visit feel safer. This study aimed to determine the critical aspects of developing halal tourism in Trenggalek Regency. This research method is qualitative, using SWOT analysis. The results of this study indicate that the potential for natural beauty in Trenggalek Regency is an aspect that can positively impact the strengthening of halal tourism and increase regional income because of the many existing opportunities. Strengthening halal tourism in Trenggalek Regency is in quadrant 1, namely in the strengths and weaknesses (SO) strategy, so that strategies to increase visitor attraction can be carried out by improving the quality of tourism by utilizing existing opportunities. Overall, this study provides a strategic framework for the development of halal tourism in Trenggalek Regency, which has broad implications for economic growth, cultural expansion, infrastructure development, stakeholder collaboration, and policy planning.

Peningkatan Kinerja Melalui Budaya Organisasi dan Komitmen Organisasi Pada Pegawai Dinas Pariwisata dan Kebudayaan

This research aims to explore the implications of organizational culture and organizational commitment on staff performance at the Trenggalek Regency Tourism and Culture Office. In the period from August 2022 to January 2023, quantitative research methods were used with 79 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected via questionnaire using a Likert scale, then analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The findings show that organizational culture has a positive and significant impact on staff performance, with a p-value reaching 0.000. Likewise, organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on staff performance, with a p-value of 0.012. With a coefficient of determination of 0.471, around 47.1% of the variation in staff performance can be explained by organizational culture and organizational commitment.

Enhancing Women's Community Organization Financial Literacy Through Personal Financial Management Training

Individual well-being is intimately tied to financial knowledge. Higher financial literacy will influence how a person manages their finances. Individuals must have knowledge and comprehension of personal finance in order to make sound financial decisions. The purpose of this community service project is to: (1) educate participants on personal financial management and financial literacy. (2) Apply participants' skills and abilities in personal financial management practice to develop financial literacy. (3) Increase participants' financial knowledge following personal financial management training. For 35 women driving groups in Ngares Village, Trenggalek District, Trenggalek Regency, the community service technique employs a participatory training method. Community service activities on personal financial management training for women who own organizations in Ngares Village, Trenggalek District were efficiently executed. Women driving the organization in Ngares Village, Trenggalek District, have improved their financial literacy. Participants learnt new things about personal financial management, whereas those who had never learned before learned more.

Factors Influencing the Interest of Youth In Rice Farming at Trenggalek Regency

Factors Influencing the Interest of Youth In Rice Farming at Trenggalek Regency

KAJIAN KESUBURAN DAN KESESUAIAN LAHAN BERBASIS KOMODITAS DI KECAMATAN TUGU DAN KARANGAN KABUPATEN TRENGGALEK

Drought is a major challenge in developing the integrated farming system (IFS) in Trenggalek Regency, making it one of the factors contributing to the construction of the Tugu Dam. Additionally, in developing the IFS area, it is necessary to assess soil fertility and land suitability evaluation for food and livestock feed commodities. The research was conducted in Tugu and Karangan Sub-Districts, Trenggalek Regency by conducting spatial analysis and soil survey at locations potentially affected by dam construction and soil samples analysis at the laboratory. The results of this study found that the level of soil fertility at the research site was included in the low to very low class with characteristics of acidic pH, very low C-organic, very low total N and low base saturation. While the results of the actual land suitability evaluation of rice, maize, and elephant grass showed the land suitability class S3 with limiting factors of C-organic, pH, total N, P2O5, and base saturation.

Characterization and Identification of Ipomoea genus in the Greater Kediri Area, Indonesia

This study aims to characterize and identify the genus of Ipomoea in the Greater Kediri area. The research was conducted in the Greater Kediri area which includes Kediri Regency and City, Nganjuk Regency, Blitar Regency and City, Tulungagung Regency, and Trenggalek Regency of East Java from January to June 2024 in an explorative descriptive manner. Sampling was done by snowball and purposive sampling. The observed characters include the morphological structure of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Plant identification was carried out referring to the Ipomoea genus Identification Key. The tools and materials used were ruler, razor/cutter, camera, stereo microscope, stationery, and plants of Ipomoea genus that were found. Ipomoea genus found in Greater Kediri area were 12 types, namely: Ipomoea batatas, Ipomoea carnea, Ipomoea aquatica, Ipomoea reptans, Ipomoea triloba, Ipomoea lacunosa, Ipomoea obscura, Ipomoea quamoclit, Ipomoea quinquefolia, Ipomoea pes-tigridis, Ipomoea pes-caprae and Ipomoea tricolor. Because of the wide area of research, this research is continued and if new species are found, they will be collected and added to the database of Ipomoea genus members in the Greater Kediri area.

Intervention of Combination of Swedish Massage Therapy with Lavender Aromatherapy in Reducing Stress and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

Background: Severe stress is one of the causes of hypertension, both the elderly, young adults and middle-aged people. Stress and increased blood pressure experienced by a person are the causative factors for hypertension. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the combination of Swedish Massage Therapy with Lavender Aromatherapy on stress and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Methods: This study is a quantitative research that uses a quasy experiment research design with a pretest - posttest control group design approach. The population of all hypertension patients in the Working Area of the Karangan Health Center, Trenggalek Regency is 107 people. The sample size was 54 respondents. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The independent variables of the study were the Combination of Swedish Massage Therapy with Lavender Aromatherapy and the dependent variables were stress and blood pressure. The analysis used the Mann Whitney test with a significant p value < 0.05. Result. Results: of the study using the Mann Whitney test showed a p value of 0.000 or < 0.05 related to stress and blood pressure between the intervention group and the control group after the combination of Swedish Massage Therapy and Lavender Aromatherapy. Conclusion: The combination of Swedish Massage Therapy with Lavender Aromatherapy is effective in reducing stress and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This intervention is very easy to do, so it can be applied as a nursing intervention in the work area of the health center for the development of nursing science.

Penguatan BUMDesma Sari Bumi Melalui Diversifikasi Produk Jahe Merah Subgrade

Red ginger is a rhizome plant that has the benefitof increasingthe body's immune system. BUMDesma Sari Bumi, located in Pule Village, Trenggalek Regency, focuses on processing fresh red ginger into dry simplisia. This is done to extend the shelf life of red ginger. The problem encountered so far is the accumulation of subgrade red ginger in the BUMDesma Sari Bumi warehouse. The solution offered to increase the selling value of subgrade red ginger is to diversify the product into red ginger drink premix powder. The premix powdered beverage product consists of two variants namely red ginger coffee and red ginger chocolate. The approach taken in the empowerment activities of BUMDesma Sari Bumi is Participatory Rural Appraisal which emphasizes direct community involvement as subjects and objects as well as overall activities. Activities carried out include module preparation, training and mentoring on how to make Pemixbeverage products, and product manufacturing demonstrations. The resulting assistance activity is a red ginger premix product that has obtained a P-IRT number so that it can increase the selling value of subgrade simplistic.

Klasifikasi Tutupan Lahan di Kabupaten Trenggalek Menggunakan Google Earth Engine

Land cover is defined as the physical and biological cover of the earth's surface, both those formed naturally such as swamps, hills and rivers and those formed by man-made means such as rice fields, gardens, forests and buildings. As technology develops, conventional methods of satellite image processing are starting to be abandoned. This is because conventional methods require quite a long time to process satellite image data. The presence of Google Earth Engine (GEE), which is a cloud computing-based platform, makes it easier for users to process satellite image data boldly and for free. This research aims to classify satellite image land cover in the Trenggalek Regency area, East Java. The level of accuracy in this study uses a confusion matrix. The accuracy test results show a value of 90.23%.

Evaluasi Program Penerimaan Peserta Didik Baru (PPDB) Pada Sistem Zonasi Menggunakan Model CIPP di Kabupaten Trenggalek

This study aims to evaluate the New Learner Admission Program (PPDB) in Trenggalek Regency, especially the zoning system, using the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) model. The research method used is qualitative research with the research subject as the Head of the Subdivision of Program Planning and Evaluation of the Education, Youth and Sports Office of Trenggalek Regency. Data were analyzed descriptively analytically through interviews and PPDB implementation reports. The evaluation results show that the context of PPDB in Trenggalek Regency includes the determination of zoning areas, the percentage of capacity, and the issuance of technical guidelines. The input evaluation includes the online PPDB application and socialization to stakeholders. The PPDB process involves announcement, registration, selection, and announcement of the determination of students. Meanwhile, product evaluation includes the re-registration process, integration of PPDB data in Dapodik, and reporting on the implementation of PPDB. Comprehensively, the evaluation using the CIPP model provides a comprehensive picture of the effectiveness, efficiency, and fairness of the zoning system implementation in PPDB. The evaluation findings can be used to improve transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the zoning PPDB system in Trenggalek.

The influence of the project for strengthening the profile of Pancasila Students on increasing Students' environmental care attitudes at SMP Islam Gandusari, Trenggalek

The current environmental conditions are very worrying and cause various problems. Environmental problems are caused by human greed and lack of concern and responsibility in utilizing nature. Efforts to overcome this problem are by implementing environmental education through the Strengthening Pancasila Students Profile (P5) Project activities with the theme of sustainable living. Because all levels of society must share a caring attitude towards the environment, including students, this research aims to determine how implementing the P5 theme of sustainable living increases students' environmental care attitudes. This research approach uses a quantitative associative type in the form of a cause-and-effect relationship. The research location at Gandusari Trenggalek Islamic Junior High School is in Melis Village, Gandusari District, Trenggalek Regency. The sampling technique used proportional random sampling with 44 respondents from all 123 class VIII students. Data collection uses interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The research results show that implementing the P5 theme of sustainable living entitled " Hijau Tamanku Asri Sekolahku (my green garden, my beautiful school)" influences increasing students' environmental care attitudes by 35.4 percent. This research has implications for educational units that implement the P5 theme of sustainable living because it can increase students' environmental care attitudes to overcome environmental problems.

Community Partnership Program Through Stimulating the Growth and Development of Pre-School Age Children at the Dharma Wanita Kindergarten, Ngadisuko Village, Durenan District Trenggalek Regency

Community Partnership Program Through Stimulating the Growth and Development of Pre-School Age Children at the Dharma Wanita Kindergarten, Ngadisuko Village, Durenan District Trenggalek Regency

Analysis of the distribution of international migration based on pushing and pulling factors of migration in Watulimo District, Trenggalek Regency

This study was motivated by the high number of people in Watulimo Subdistrict, Trenggalek Regency, who have undertaken international migration. They mostly stay abroad not just for one or two years but for years. This study analyzes the distribution of international migration based on the push and pull factors of migration. This research was conducted in Watulimo District, Trenggalek Regency using quantitative research methods type hypotheses or explanatory research. The data analysis was carried out using the logit method (binary logistic regression). The results show that the distribution of international migration in Watulimo District is spread over twelve villages, with the most significant driving factors being land ownership and the pull factors. The pull factors contain income and the desired job opportunities in the destination area, as evidenced by the significant value of land ownership is 0.045, the income is 0.000, and the presence of desired jobs in the destination area, with a significant value of 0.005. Those factors have a lower than 0.05 significant value, suggesting their significant influences on international migration.