Village Research Articles

Social Capital: Contextualisation of Tourism Village Management in Indonesia

Objectives: This study aims to examine the social capital process of local tourism governance in Kampung Pelangi Semarang and Kampung Jodipan Malang. The research context considers the differing levels of success between the two communities. Although both villages are community-managed, only Kampung Jodipan Malang remains successful while Kampung Pelangi Semarang has experienced a decline. Methods:. The study was undertaken using qualitative techniques and a case study methodology. We examined two research sites and analyzed various entities at both locations, such as the administration of tourist villages, community businesses, and local communities. We relied on documentation and interviews to gather data. Results: The study indicates contrasting social capital contexts in the two tourism villages, specifically regarding trust amongst organizers. This disparity results from differing paradigms in the initiation of the villages, variations in the degree of comprehension of collective values, as evident in the level of commitment in managing the tourist villages, and discrepancies in mutual goals amongst communities, which influence the local community's rationality in continuing the tourism model or transitioning to other activities based on necessities. It is important to consider these three aspects of social capital in their context, rather than solely in conceptual terms. Conclusions: This research highlights that failure of social capital should be viewed not only from a conceptual perspective, but also through the lens of real-world factors, including the underlying pillars of social capital, ongoing processes, external factors beyond the control of the social system, and the practices of the community at the micro level.

Digitalization of Village Administration to Improve Public Service Efficiency in Waiheru Village, Baguala District, Ambon City

Abstrak Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini difokuskan pada digitalisasi administrasi desa di Desa Waiheru, Kecamatan Baguala, Kota Ambon, untuk meningkatkan efisiensi pelayanan publik. Melalui digitalisasi, proses administrasi desa diharapkan dapat berjalan lebih cepat, transparan, dan akurat. Penerapan sistem digital memungkinkan masyarakat untuk mengakses layanan publik secara daring, sehingga mengurangi ketergantungan pada sistem manual yang lambat dan rentan terhadap kesalahan data. Namun, proses digitalisasi ini menghadapi beberapa tantangan, antara lain keterbatasan infrastruktur teknologi, rendahnya literasi digital aparat desa, dan masih adanya kesenjangan digital di masyarakat. Solusi yang diusulkan meliputi pelatihan literasi digital, peningkatan infrastruktur teknologi, dan inisiatif penjangkauan publik. Hasil yang diharapkan adalah meningkatnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam pelayanan publik, meningkatnya akuntabilitas, dan tingginya transparansi di tingkat desa. Upaya digitalisasi ini diharapkan dapat menjadi model bagi desa-desa lain, sehingga tercipta sistem tata kelola desa yang lebih efisien dan responsif serta memenuhi kebutuhan warganya.

Assessment of environmental impacts of heavy metal pollution in rice in Nanning, China

Nowadays rice has become one of the world’s staple foods. Rice in southern China is also a staple food for everyone, however, with the development of China’s industrialization model, many industrial areas may be contaminated by heavy metals, leading to contamination of the agricultural areas. With the development of recent years, Nanning has become a heavily industrial development area, and rice is also a favourite staple food. Therefore, it is a matter of concern to detect whether heavy metals contaminate rice in Nanning due to environmental factors. Five administrative villages were selected from 12 districts, and 20% of the natural villages were randomly selected for soil and water sample taking using probability distribution points and making the number of samples in each village evenly distributed. The single gene index pollution method and Nemerow composite pollution index method was used to evaluate whether heavy metals polluted the crops. Rice was evaluated through the national standard of Food Safety and Food Contaminant Limits. The survey shows that the heavy metal pollution of rice is moderate, especially cadmium pollution is more serious, but the risk of environmental factors in the Nanning area has a small impact on the overall safety and quality of rice, which is still within the controllable range. The total exceedance rate of heavy metals in the surveyed local rice was 20.95%, and the exceedance rate of paddy rice was 33.33%. The exceedance rates of lead, cadmium, inorganic arsenic, and total mercury in rice were 2.23%, 17.88%, 0.56%, and 0.84% respectively. Cadmium was identified as the primary heavy metal contaminant in local rice, with the highest detected concentration reaching 1.23 mg/kg, which is 6.15 times above the limit set by national health standards. This study shows that the concentration of heavy metals in the environment of Nanning Province is low, and the risk caused by environmental factors has relatively little impact on the safety and quality of rice. However, since the pollution of heavy metals will continue to enrich the food chain with time, long-term use will also cause harm to the human body. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the attention of local governments in rice-producing areas to food safety, and then take effective measures to improve local heavy metal detection technology, improve crop quality, and protect people’s food safety.

The Paradox of Love of Money and Ethical Culture: Seeking New Insights into Fraud Prevention at The Village Level

This study investigates the influence of Love of Money, individual morality, and organizational ethical culture on the tendency of fraud among village officials managing finances in the South Dampal District. The study involved purposive sampling, with 104 respondents who were directly responsible for financial management in villages. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the Partial Least Square (SmartPLS) application version 4. The findings indicate that Love of Money has no significant effect on the tendency of fraud, while individual morality negatively influences fraud tendency. In contrast, organizational ethical culture does not show a measurable impact. This research contributes to the development of theoretical frameworks by integrating Love of Money, individual morality, and organizational ethical culture as parameters for assessing fraud propensity in village financial management. Practically, the study offers valuable insights for stakeholders and policymakers in enhancing oversight mechanisms to ensure integrity and professionalism in financial management. By fostering ethical culture and reinforcing individual morality among village officials, fraudulent practices in village finances can be minimized. The results underscore the need for continuous oversight and awareness programs to safeguard the ethical and moral dimensions of financial management processes, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in village administrations.

Identifying Administrative Villages with an Urgent Demand for Rural Domestic Sewage Treatment at the County Level: Decision Making from China Wisdom

Identifying Administrative Villages with an Urgent Demand for Rural Domestic Sewage Treatment at the County Level: Decision Making from China Wisdom

Quality of Village Administration Services Based on Electronic Government in Sipatana District, Gorontalo City

Quality of Village Administration Services Based on Electronic Government in Sipatana District, Gorontalo City

Penerapan Pola Peran Optimalisasi Pengelolaan Administrasi Desa Melalui Sistem Informasi Manajemen

This service aims to implement a Management Information System (SIM) to improve the efficiency of village administration management, accelerate public services, and increase transparency in Sei Mencirim Village. This program also aims to improve the digital literacy of village officials to be able to utilize technology in managing village administration. This activity is carried out through socialization, technical training, and mentoring of village officials in using SIM. Socialization aims to provide a basic understanding of SIM, while technical training includes simulations of using SIM software and managing village administration data. The final stage is mentoring to ensure the SIM can operate optimally. The implementation of the SIM has improved the efficiency of village administration management, accelerated public services, and increased transparency of village budgets. The community felt the direct benefits in the form of faster document processing time, as well as increased transparency in budget use. Village officials can access and manage data in real-time, accelerating the decision-making process. The main challenges in implementing the SIM include limited technological infrastructure and low digital literacy of village officials. However, the training provided has improved the ability of village officials to manage administration better. The program is also credited with reducing administrative errors that are common in manual systems. However, strengthening the infrastructure and increasing the capacity of village officials are needed to optimize the operation of the SIM. The implementation of SIM in Sei Mencirim Village has brought positive impacts in the form of increased administrative efficiency and public services. Although there are still challenges such as limited infrastructure and digital literacy, this program can be used as a model for implementing technology in other villages. With the support of the local government, this program is expected to improve community welfare and encourage transparency in village management.

Identification and Development Cultural Tourism of Gebong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village Using SWOT Analysis

The existence of local culture is quite a challenge in the face of increasingly massive modernization. The preservation, development, and utilization of cultural objects are strategic steps in maintaining local cultural entities. Cultural entities in the form of traditional villages have the potential to be developed into sustainable local wisdom-based cultural tourism destinations. One of the newly formed traditional villages in Bangka Regency is the Gebong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village. This research aims to identify cultural objects in Gedong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village and their development potential as cultural tourism attractions. The method used in this research is a qualitative method using a SWOT analysis approach to identify cultural objects and other potential tourist attractions that can attract tourists to visit. Data sources were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and literature studies. In-depth interviews were conducted three times with one of the customary village administrators, the Head of the Customary Institution, and the cultural person who assisted the Gebong Memarong Mapur Customary Village as well as one group discussion that focused on discussing cultural objects based on Bangka Melayu history, and Literature data collection was conducted by reviewing historical books and records related to the history of Bangka. The results showed that Gebong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village has a cultural and natural potential to be developed into a destination that has a unique history and local knowledge as a characteristic of Bangka Melayu culture. The development of cultural tourism destinations in Gebong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village must involve the natural potential around the area to add experience, knowledge, and satisfaction for tourists. Another indispensable aspect is increasing human resources capacity to manage tourist destinations based on excellent service and sustainable tourism facilities. In addition, the involvement of various policymakers has an important role in establishing stricter regulations to maintain conservation areas around Gebong Memarong Mapur Traditional Village.

GAMBARAN TUGAS DAN TANGGUNG JAWAB BIDAN DESA SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS CIMAREME

The COVID-19 pandemic which started at the end of 2019 has had a major impact on various sectors, including the health sector in Indonesia. One group of health workers who are greatly affected are Village Midwives, who play an important role in Maternal and Child Health (KIA) services. During the pandemic, Village Midwives were faced with a double challenge, namely providing MCH services and playing a role in handling COVID-19 at the village level. With social restrictions and changes in health service policies, their duties and responsibilities have become more complex and difficult. This research aims to explore the duties and responsibilities of Village Midwives during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The subjects in this research were 5 village midwives who worked in the Cimareme Community Health Center working area. This research was analyzed manually using mixed inductive and deductive data analysis. The results of this research are that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cimareme Community Health Center Village Midwives received additional duties in handling COVID-19 cases, namely tracing, testing, treatment, recording and reporting. The conclusion of this research is that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cimareme Community Health Center Village Midwife faced dual duties and responsibilities, namely carrying out MCH services and handling COVID-19 cases. The researcher's suggestion is that there is a need for further research using mixed methods and increasing the number of informants in order to provide a more comprehensive picture.

STRATEGI PENGELOLAAN PROGRAM HUTAN KEMASYARAKATAN (HKm) DI KESATUAN PENGELOLAAN HUTAN PRODUKSI BARITO TENGAH

The aim of this research is to formulate a strategy for community forest management in the Central Barito Production Forest Management Unit. Data analysis used the SWOT formula with planning techniques to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in a project. The research object is the Datah Berbuahl Forest Farmer Group in Sei Rahayu II Village with SK KTH SK.2580/MENLHK-PSKL/PKPS/PSL.0/4/2018 and the Karya Bersama Forest Farmer Group in Hajak Village with SK KTH SK.7132/MENLHK-PSKL/PKPS/PSL.0/4/2019. The selection of informants for interviews in the Focus Group Discussion was carried out deliberately to represent groups of community forest farmers who have influence in making group decisions and representatives of informants related institutions in community forestry programs, such as the KPHP Central Barito, NGOs/Customary Heads and Village Heads. The results of the SWOT matrix are built based on the results of an analysis of external and internal strategic factors, there are four main strategies, namely utilizing the availability of large enough land (SO), improving road access to the location of Forest Farmers Groups (WO), designating clear forest areas (ST) and increasing farmers' interest in managing Hkm (WT). The score calculation results on the matrix based on the EMP development strategy in North Barito Regency are in quadrant I (0.62; 0.29). Quadrant I (Strategy Aggressive), that is, with the strengths possessed by forest farmer groups, they must be able to take advantage of existing opportunities, while overcoming all weaknesses that arise and constitute a profitable situation, forest farmer groups have opportunities and strengths so that they can take advantage of existing opportunities.

Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Pemahaman Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa Di Kecamatan Palibelo Kabupaten Bima

This study aims to determine the effect of Education Level, work experience of village officials, and the quality of training on the understanding of Village Financial Management in Palibelo District, Bima Regency. The research method used is associative research method. Primary Data will be used as a source of data through questionnaire data collection methods. The population of this study is the understanding of village financial managers in the District Palibelo. Sampling technique using purposive sampling. The criteria for sampling are village officials who play a direct role in understanding village financial management, such as village heads, secretaries, treasurers, village consultative bodies and head of government. Data analysis method using multiple regression analysis using SmartPLS. The results of this study indicate that the level of education, work experience of village administrators, and the quality of training partially affect the understanding of Village Financial Management. This study contributes to improving the quality of understanding of village financial management by the village government and the Regent government by increasing the level of education, experience of village officials, and the quality of training on understanding Village Financial Management.

Membumikan Teori Negara Kesejahteraan Dalam Penguatan Dana Desa Untuk Pengentasan Kemiskinan Menurut Keadilan Distributif

Prosperity and welfare have been ideals pursued by the founders of this nation and the current Indonesian government. These ideals are manifested in the preamble of the 1945 Constitution, which states: "The government shall protect the entire nation and all the blood spilled, promote general welfare, and educate the life of the nation." However, in reality, the issue of social inequality in Indonesia has become increasingly acute. According to data released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in March 2024, the poverty line is defined as an income of Rp. 536,122 per person per month, with 25.22 million people recorded as living below this threshold. Meanwhile, the World Bank's poverty standard is defined as a minimum daily income of $2.15 or approximately Rp. 970,000 per month. There is a significant discrepancy between the standard set by the Indonesian government and that of the World Bank, which presents a serious issue that must be addressed. In 2014, Law No. 6 of 2014 concerning Villages provided a legal foundation and strategic framework for the development and empowerment of village communities. Through authority in village governance, development implementation, community guidance, and empowerment, it is hoped that villages will develop awareness and initiative. Subsequently, the central government initial village fund transfers through the state budget (APBN), allocating 10% of the total funds outside of regional transfers (on top), implemented gradually. The increase in budget allocation disbursed to villages aims to support village development to enhance community welfare and improve the quality of life while addressing poverty. This is achieved by fulfilling basic needs, constructing village infrastructure, developing local economic potential, and sustainably utilizing natural and environmental resources. Thus, the author formulates the following research problems: How can the concept of a welfare state be reformulated as a strategy for poverty alleviation through the utilization of village funds in Indonesia? What concrete measures can be taken to ensure effective and targeted use of village funds for poverty alleviation in Indonesia? This research employs a normative legal study approach supported by empirical data. The theoretical framework includes the theory of the welfare state, the theory of legal development, and Jeremy Bentham's theory of economic analysis of law

Effectiveness of Village Administration Coaching in Tompaso District Minahasa Regency

The main objective of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of village administration coaching in Tompaso District Minahasa Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with primary data sources obtained through structured interview techniques to the sub-district head, sub-district secretary, village head, village secretary, government head in Tember, Kamanga, kamanga one, Sendangan, Liba, Tempok Selatan, Tempok, Talikuran, Tolok and Tolok one villages. Secondary data in the form of regulations, organizational structures and administrative activities of the sub-district head and Village General Administration book documents consisting of: 1) village regulation book, 2) Village head decision book, 3) Village inventory and wealth book, 4) Government apparatus book, 5) cash land book in the village, 6) land book in the village, 7) agenda book, 8) expedition book, and 9) village sheet book and village news. The results showed that the development of village government administration in Tompaso District Minahasa Regency has not been running effectively. This is because the administrative order has not been maximized, the village apparatus lacks discipline, and there is still a lack of socialization, limited technical guidance, weak supervision, and no incentives. For this reason, it is recommended: 1) that the village apparatus be given reinforcement in the form of socialization, technical guidance, and inherent supervision, 2) In order for the village apparatus to increase discipline in carrying out their duties and responsibilities, it is better to make a village head regulation to the village apparatus.

Analysis of Accountability and Transparency of Village Fund Allocation in Katoi Village, North Kolaka Regency

This study aims to evaluate the accountability and transparency levels in the Village Fund Allocation (ADD) administration at Katoi Village, North Kolaka Regency. The primary focus is on how the village administration administers the funds in compliance with the accountability and transparency guidelines outlined in the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia's Regulation Number 113 of 2014. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews with related parties and documentation studies of village fund management reports. The study's findings show that Katoi Village's village fund management has been transparent and accountable, in compliance with the laws that are in place. However, there are still certain challenges with public information dissemination and the creation of more thorough financial reports.

Administration of Insil Baru Village, Passi Timur Sub-district, Bolaang Mangondow Regency

This research aims to analyze and describe the administration of the new village government. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The number of informants in this study was 5 people. Data collection uses observation, interview and documentation techniques. Data analysis through data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research results show that based on research conducted by researchers, it can be concluded that not everything can be implemented. Among them are 27 village administrations according to PERMENDAGRI No. 47 of 2016 and it was found that there are 3 village administrations that have not been implemented, namely the development activity book, development results inventory book and activity support cash book. The cause of the obstacles to implementing this administration is the lack of technical guidance from the government districts about how they should manage village administration, then the lack of tools needed to manage village administration.

Industrial water pollution and farmer adaptation: Evidence from rice farming in Jiangsu, China

AbstractThe shift of industrial water pollution from urban to rural areas during industrialization can impact agricultural production and stimulate farmers’ adaptive behavior. As an illustration, this study examines the impact of industrial water pollution from manufacturing firms on rice production in Jiangsu, China. By combining data from the China Rural Fixed Point Survey with the China Environmental Statistics Database, we employ an extended translog production function to distinguish between the effects of industrial water pollution and farmers’ adaptation behaviors. Our results demonstrate that industrial chemical oxygen demand (COD) has a direct biological effect on paddy rice growth, reducing rice yields by 3.76 to 4.17 percent. This detrimental effect is most pronounced within a radius of 5 kg from the village center. Additionally, farmers increase their operating inputs to mitigate the adverse effects of industrial water pollution. These findings underscore the need for stringent environmental regulations and enhanced environmental education in rural areas to promote the sustainable development of both manufacturing industry and agriculture in developing countries.

PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT PEMBUATAN FILM DOKUMENTER DI NEGERI IHAMAHU SAPARUA TIMUR PULAU SAPARUA MALUKU TENGAH

Saparua Island is known as the "Land of Kings" because almost all administrative villages on Saparua Island have a government system called "Negeri". The same applies to Ihamahu, which is the place where the Indonesian Youth Trail carries out its third community activity called "Youth Trail Expedition". As one of the interesting discoveries in the Indonesian Youth Trail service, it was discovered that a village was called a “Negeri”. Although briefly the country itself is an administrative regional division under sub-districts. Familiar to our ears, the names of villages or sub-districts are often heard, especially by people who have never been to Maluku, but the term for this country is an interesting cultural one. Apart from the uniqueness mentioned above, there are many new things that we felt and we felt the need to make a documentary film about Negeri Ihamahu which will definitely be a work that presents an interesting choice for audiences who are waiting for a film that tells the story and daily life of Firstly, places in the east, secondly, making this documentary film can attract people's attention and interest in visiting Negeri Ihamahu, from local to foreign tourists. It is hoped that the documentary film that tells the story of Ihamahu Country made by Indonesian Youth Trail can attract tourists to visit and be able to increase local original income (PAD) which will ultimately improve the standard of living of the people of Negeri Ihamahu, East Saparua, Saparua Island.

The Impact of Prior Related Behavior on Stunting Incidents Abang I Health Center, Karangasem District, Bali, Indonesia

Background: Stunting is growth failure in children under 5 years due to chronic malnutrition, often occurring during the first 1000 days of life. Maternal behavior during pregnancy has a major impact on fetal development and the possibility of stunting. This study aims to analyze the relationship between prior related behavior, such as blood increasing tablets consumption, antenatal care checks, and animal protein consumption, with the incidence of stunting in the Abang I Community Health Center Work Area, Karangasem Regency. Methods: Using non-probability sampling technique with Purposive sampling, with a total of 70 respondents from a total population of 230 people who met the inclusion criteria, namely mothers aged 15-45 years, mothers who had stunted toddlers and were registered in the Abang I Community Health Center Working Area. Results: Based on non-probability statistical tests. Spearman Rank parametric, found a significant p-value for blood increasing tablets consumption behavior (p=0.002), Antenatal care examination (p=0.004), and animal protein consumption (p=0.002), showing a value <0.05 which means there is a relationship with stunting incident. The majority of respondents showed bad behavior in these three areas, namely consump blood increasing tabletstion behavior 55.7%, antenatal care examination 55.7% and animal protein consumption 52.9%. It is hoped that health workers at the Community Health Center will follow up with pregnant women and teenage girls in coordination with the village or Community Health Center for education about the importance of blood increasing tablets, antenatal care examinations, and animal protein intake to prevent stunting in toddlers. Conclusion: There is a relationship between maternal behavior in consuming blood supplement tablets, antenatal care and animal protein consumption with the incidence of stunting in the working area of Puskesmas Abang I, Karangasem district, Bali, Indonesia.

Prosocial Behavior And Determinants In The Accountability Of Village Fund Management

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of village's official competency, application of the village financial system, community participation, prosocial behaviour, and external pressure on village fund management accountability. This study's population includes the entire village administration of Sleman Regency. This study is conducted in 17 villages that represent each district with the largest village fund gain under Sleman Regent Decree Number 2/Kep.KDH/A/2021 related to The Amount of Village Fund of 2021. This study used the purposive sampling method. The sample for this study consists of 106 village government officials who are active in managing village funds in accordance with the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Regulation 20 of 2018 on village fund management. This research is quantitative. This study employed primary data, which was collected utilizing questionnaires. This study's data analysis methods included descriptive statistics, data quality, and hypothesis testing. The findings of this study reveal that Village's official competency, application of the village financial system, community participation, prosocial behaviour, and external pressure all have a major impact on the accountability of village fund management.

Ethical Organizational Governance: Understanding and Applying Local Wisdom in Creating the Organizational Climate

The objective of this research is to analyze the understanding and application of the local wisdom of Sipakainge', Sipakatau, Sipakalebbi in building climate and organizational governance in the Kadingeh village government that can contribute to ethical and sustainable governance practices. This research uses ethnographic methods with participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and qualitative analysis to explore the understanding and application of the local wisdom of Sipakainge', Sipakatau, and Sipakalebbi in building the organizational climate of the Kadingeh village government, with the aim of presenting an in-depth report on ethical organizational governance in that context. This article highlights the role of Sipakainge', Sipakatau, and Sipakalebbi in shaping a positive organizational climate in the Kadingeh Village Government. These three Bugis local wisdoms-Sipakainge' for open communication, Sipakatau for mutual respect, and Sipakalebbi for effective collaboration-have proven to have a positive impact. Consistent application of these values not only strengthens internal relationships within the village administration, but also expands co-operation between village officials and the community. Theoretical implications include conceptual thoughts on how local wisdom values can be integrated into organizational governance practices, with their impact on shaping an ethical organizational climate at the village government level. The novelty of this research lies in the incorporation of elements of ethical organizational governance, local wisdom (Sipakainge', Sipakatau, and Sipakalebbi), and organizational climate building of the Kadingeh village government, which provides deep insights into the integration of local values in governance practices and organizational culture at the village level.