West Bandung Regency Research Articles

Community Participation in Agrotourism Development in Cibodas Village, Lembang District, West Bandung Regency

Community participation or involvement plays an essential role in developing tourism activities, from planning to implementation. Consequently, community participation plays a part in determining the success factor of tourism development conducted in Cibodas Village, an emerging community-based tourism village in Bandung, Indonesia. This study aims to identify several forms of community participation in developing agrotourism. The descriptive qualitative method is used for the research to collect data by observing, interviewing, and studying existing documentation. The study indicates that the strong relationship among local communities, farmers, and government primarily empowers community participation in Cibodas Village. Although the development of agrotourism in the village still faces challenges due to other farming preferences among the local communities, the farmers' participation in contributing to the development has significantly increased. Agrotourism activities offered by the community and farmers in Cibodas Village are in the form of educational tourism through visiting agricultural land to identify types of plants, learning how to pick and care for plants, and enjoying processed food and drinks from agricultural products.

Application of farming methods for Increasing Children's Naturalist Intelligence

This research is motivated by the low application of farmingmethods in improving naturalist intelligence of children aged 4-5years in RA Lu'lu, West Bandung Regency, this is due to severalfactors including children littering, picking plants at will, andabandoned plants that have withered. The purpose of this study wasto determine that the application of agricultural methods canimprove naturalist intelligence. This research is a collaborativeclassroom action research consisting of two cycles. Data collectiontechniques using observation, documentation and non-tests. Whilethe instrument used was the observation sheet. The results showedthat there was an increase in naturalist intelligence after using thefarming method.

Gravity Modeling to Understand the Subsurface Geology of the Central Part of West Bandung Regency (Citatah Karst Area, Cipatat-Padalarang)

Understanding the subsurface system of the central part of West Bandung Regency (including Karst Area), Indonesia, is an important undertaking carried out by geological and geophysical investigations. This research aims to identify geological subsurface features, especially faults,that have an impact on geohazards in the area. To achieve this goal, deep analysis of geology, geomorphology, and geophysical data is conducted. The central part of West Bandung regency is crossed by the Cimandiri Fault, which is located east of the transitional zone between the frontal subduction of Java and the oblique subduction of Sumatra. The preliminary result shows that the active fault has an impact on geohazards (earthquakes and landslides) in the area. Gravity reduction, regional and residual separation, as well as forward modeling with the Pluoff Equation, are all parts of the examination of the gravity data. A second-order polynomial trend surface was subtracted from the entire Bouguer gravity grid to create the residual gravity anomaly map. The amplitudes of the anomalies range from −12 to 8 mGal. The density distribution from the inverse calculation using 4 horizontal line sections (AB, CD, EF, and GH) was set up in the range of −0.3 to +0.3 g/cc. Geological surface markers for the model can be correlated with the information from the Cianjur Sheet geological map. Regional structure is also interpreted in the model to show the main structure of the reverse fault in the study area. HIGHLIGHTS The gravity method using density properties can provide good information about the subsurface karst system Modeling data gravity contributes to an understanding of geological subsurface interpretation Identifying geological subsurface features, especially faults that cause earthquakes and trigger landslides, is part of geohazard mitigation GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

SMART VILLAGE CONCEPT TRAINING IN WEST BANDUNG REGENCY VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Community service carried out aims to provide an in-depth understanding between theory and practice regarding the smart village concept. This theme was chosen because villages in West Bandung Regency have the opportunity to realize village governance with the concept of smart village government. However, until now not all villages in West Bandung Regency have realized village governance with the concept of smart village government. This is because most of the village heads in West Bandung Regency are not aware of the strategic position and advantages of the infrastructure they have and the village head's weak understanding of strategies for realizing good governance. The method of implementing community service is done by providing material, lectures, focus group discussions, and evaluations. To make the smart village run optimally, the capacity of the village government is needed. Human resources play an important role in the realization of a smart village, of course, supported by facilities and infrastructure in the village. From the results of this community service, the village government in West Bandung Regency wants to make their village smart. For this reason, village government officials hope that education and training related to smart villages are often held.

Optimalisasi Manajemen Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Berbasis Digital

The Covid-19 pandemic is an unavoidable situation today. This condition not only affects public health but also the economy. One sector that is affected by it is the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and this is experienced by the food processing MSMEs in Cisomang Village, Cikalong Wetan Sub-district, West Bandung Regency. The main problem faced is related to business management from various aspects such as marketing, operations, employee management, and finance. The community service object is the MSME center in the food processing industry in Cisomang Village, Cikalong Wetan Sub-district, West Bandung Regency, consisting of 10 MSMEs. The produced products are various types of snacks, one of which is basreng. With the training and mentoring on good management, it is hoped that it can help MSMEs to maintain their existence in the current pandemic situation.

IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATION FUNCTION OF CONTROLLING OF SPATIAL UTILIZATION IN THE NORTH BANDUNG AREA AS A STRATEGIC AREA OF WEST JAVA PROVINCE

The North Bandung area (KBU) based on Regional Regulation of West Java Province Number 22 of 2010 is designated as a provincial strategic area because it has a function as a water catchment area which supplies around 60% of the water needs of the people below it, if it is not maintained properly it will potentially cause environmental problems that have a very broad impact on life. However, KBU has extraordinary attractiveness that can provide economic benefits for many investors, so massive commercial development in this area is unavoidable. KBU is administratively located in 4 (four) districts/cities, namely Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, Bandung City and Cimahi City. Therefore, controlling development in this area requires good coordination between the provincial government as the representative of the central government and the four district/city regional governments. In reality, coordination did not run optimally, coordination carried out by the Province only with the district/city government based on the location of the land requested, without considering the granting of development permits in one area could have an impact on other districts/cities. For district/city governments, there is no vertical coordination regarding the granting of building permits at the KBU, because the district/city governments only implement the governor's recommendations in issuing these permits. Thus, when the investor has pocketed the governor's recommendation, the district/city government will follow up on the licensing process. On the other hand, the Provincial Government thinks that the governor's recommendation is not a ticket to obtain a permit, but as a consideration for the district/city government when they want to issue a land use permit or construct a building in a KBU. The different perceptions between the Provincial and Regency/City Governments show that coordination in the issuance of permits at the KBU has not been perfect, which in fact provides benefits for investors, even though it has the potential to harm the surrounding community if the increasingly rampant development at the KBU does not take into account environmental damage.

Efisiensi Alokatif Usaha Tani Paprika di Kecamatan Cisarua

Cultivation of bell peppers by farmers in Pasirlangu Village, Cisarua District, West Bandung Regency, tends to reach less optimum production, indicated by the average production per crop. The purpose of this study is to evaluate three aspects: (1) factors that affect productivity, (2) allocative efficiency, and (3) income of paprika farming in Pasirlangu Village. The Ordinary Least Squares method was used to analyze factors affecting productivity, the Marginal Product Value method to assess allocative efficiency, and the R/C ratio to calculate cultivation profits. The results showed that labor and seed inputs are inputs that have a significant effect on the productivity of agricultural businesses. In the efficiency analysis, seed input and husk charcoal are not efficient inputs, so these inputs need to be added. The income analysis shows that the paprika farming business in Pasirlangu Village is still profitable even though it is not optimal, as indicated by the ratio of profits and costs, which is > 1.
 
 Keywords: bell pepper, income analysis, marginal product value, ordinary least squares, R/C ratio

PERSPECTIVE OF PUBLIC POLICY EVALUATION: THE MARRIAGE AGE MATURITY IN WEST BANDUNG DISTRICT INDONESIA

Early marriage is a serious issue that must be addressed immediately due to the numerous consequences of underage marriages, including the loss of future children, domestic violence, mental and biological unpreparedness, divorce, and many others. Many factors, including economic, cultural, juvenile delinquency, and low education levels, influence the occurrence of early marriages in Lembang District, West Bandung District, Indonesia. In this study, data was gathered through interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique employs data triangulation, which is accomplished in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study reveal that the Marriage Age Maturity (Pendewasaan Usia Perkawinan /PUP) program in Lembang District, West Bandung Regency has applied the Policy Evaluation principle to prevent early marriage, but the results have not been optimal.

Identification of Geological Structure Based on Gravity Method in Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, Bandung, Indonesia

Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, located in Cikahuripan, Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia, has a geothermal potential. However, this potential is accompanied by geohazard risks, one of which is a volcanic eruption that can interfere with the development of geothermal potential. On February 12, 2022, there was a gust of volcanic gas from Ratu Crater, indicating an increase in volcanic activity after an eruption in 2019. Based on the geological map of Tangkuban Parahu/Sunda Volcano Complex, it is estimated that there is a fault structure in a northwest-southeast direction, where if a volcanic eruption occurs, it will cause greater deformation because it cuts through Ratu Crater. Further studies with geophysical methods are needed to estimate the fault structure. The study of the subsurface geological structure of Tangkuban Parahu Volcano was carried out using the gravity method by studying variations in the gravitational field on the earth’s surface to determine differences in rock density. The Complete Bouguer Anomaly (CBA) value from the gravity method at Tangkuban Parahu Volcano shows 68 – 73 mGal, and residual anomaly values ranged from -0.95 to 0.67 mGal. The negative residual anomaly value between -0.95 to 0 mGal shows the weak zone due to volcanism in the crater. On the other hand, high residual anomaly values ranging from 0 to 0.67 mGal are interpreted as the influence of Lava 1 Tangkuban Parahu (Tl1). Analysis using First Horizontal Derivative (FHD) and Second Vertical Derivative (SVD) shows a fault structure trending Northwest – Southeast, which can be a way out of the accumulation of high-pressure water vapor due to volcanic activity.

Socialization and Digital Marketing Workshop for UMKM in Ngamprah District, West Bandung Regency

Currently, the problem of the lack of understanding of SMEs regarding digital promotion in Ngamprah District has resulted in the product being less exposed to the wider community. The purpose of carrying out this activity is so that industrial players in this area can digitize their products without knowing the location so that the wider community can buy products and the effect of course on the ngamprah community itself. The form of activity in community service is the provision of materials offline, namely a team of lecturers from the Faculty of Economics and Business who came directly to Ngamprah District by providing materials related to Digital Marketing to SMEs. Through this activity, a fairly good understanding was obtained from the participants of the socialization and workshop regarding the preparation of digital marketing, social media marketing, the benefits of digital marketing and the use of social media features.

Social Media As A Use of Learning Innovations At Al-Irsyad Integrated Islamic Elementary School Bandung

Integrated Islamic Elementary School is an educational institution located on Jalan Parahyangan Raya, Cipeundeuy, Padalarang District, West Bandung Regency, West Java Province. Currently, many educational institutions in Bandung Regency use social media as a modern teaching method. It is aimed at improving the quality of their teaching and learning process with the help of modern teaching methods In this study, researchers used qualitative approaches and case studies to explain. The results showed that teachers at SD Al-Irsyad in Bandung Regency used social media as a modern teaching method. These activities encourage students to increase their enthusiasm for learning, foster increased motivation, and create new sources or knowledge for their learning. Positively managed social media use has a positive effect on students' social media use.

The Strategies of Ajengans in Mediating Islam and Local Traditions in Rural West Bandung Regency

Islam is not present in a society empty of culture but is here to find local traditions that develop and run amid a pluralistic society so that local traditions are maintained and packaged with Islamic values. Among the local traditions still growing in the community is "incense-burning", a routine Friday night ceremony and a part of the agricultural process in Lembur Sawah Hamlet, West Bandung Regency. Using interview and observation techniques, this qualitative research described local religious leaders (ajengan) as cultural intermediaries between Islam as a world religion and local beliefs.The figures Ajengans referred to in this article are the Kiais (Islamic scholars) of Pesantren (Islamic boarding school) who influenced society; they had merged into Nahdlatul Ulama, culturally and structurally. The results showed that the community understood local traditions as shari'a that must be followed. Therefore, they represented the "sunnah of their ancestors," even though they did not understand the symbolic meaning of the tradition. Here, the religious scholars of Islam played a role in straightening existing traditions combined with traditions with Islamic nuances, namely, incense-burning activities in tahlilan, Yasinan, khotmil Qur'an, shahriahan, and manakiban events. Also, the ajengans played a role as role models. Finally, the primary function of ajengans was to preserve existing traditions as part of a willing attitude toward local culture. Here, they modified deviant local traditions with Islamic nuances that did not violate the Islamic creed.

Economic Feasibility Analysis of Local Road Maintenance in West Bandung Regency: A Case Study of Cangkorah Street STA 0+000 – 1+300

This study aims to determine the economic feasibility of local road maintenance scenario in West Bandung Regency with case study of the Cangkorah Street. After knowing the International Roughness Index (IRI) value based on the IKP value from the results of a direct survey using IKP guidelines, the economic feasibility analysis is carried out based on a road maintenance scenario, while the maintenance scenario being tested is a do-something scenario, by doing road maintenance in the form of overlay once every 5 years in 10 year time compared by a do-nothing scenario that is not doing any maintenance for the next 10 years. The research instruments used were prediction of the performance of the Cangkorah Street Pavement for the next 10 years, determine road maintenance scenarios, maintenance budget plans, calculate Vehicle Operational Costs (VOC) for each scenario, and time value. The results of this study are: (1) The budget plan for the maintenance of the Cangkorah Street in the do-something scenario with overlays 3 times in 10 years is Rp. 4,168,019,982, (2) The actual VOC for the do-nothing scenario was Rp. 57,345,718,978 and the actual VOC for the do-something scenario was Rp. 3,132,189,189 with VOC savings was Rp. 54,213,529,789, (3) The time value of the scenario for the next 10 years obtained savings of Rp. 399,241,414, (4) The feasibility of do-something scenario from an economic point of view shows that the scenario is feasible with a NPV of Rp. 36,674,480,627>0 and a BCR of 11,39 >1.

PENGGUNAAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KPK DAN FPB SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS V

This study aims to describe the use of problem-based learning models to improve the comprehension ability of KPK and FPB elementary school students in grade V. Subjects are grade V elementary school students located at Cirawa Mekar Elementary School in the Cirawa Mekar Kp. area, Cipatat District, West Bandung Regency with a total of 33 students. The method used is Mix Methods with a Sequntial Explanatory design. The sources obtained are quantitative data and qualitative data. Quantitative data processing techniques use test questions, while qualitative data use research instruments. The value (pretest) is 41.56. While the value (posttest) is 84.6. Based on the results of the N-gain test, the score g = 0.53 with a moderate category. And the percentage of effectiveness of the N-gain score obtained is a score of 56.64% with a fairly effective interpretation. The conclusion is that the use of the PBL model has increased in the capacity of understanding the KPK with the FPB of grade V elementary school students is quite effective to use.

DETERMINAN KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK KENDARAAN BERMOTOR

The Indonesian government had an abundance of resources but still sets taxes as a source of state revenue. This strategy were used so that the people have high competitiveness. One of them was through motor vehicle tax. The tax target was achieved if there was taxpayer compliance in paying taxes. Therefore, this research looked for things that encourage taxpayers to comply with paying motor vehicle taxes. Primary data was collected from 87 respondents who became the sample data of this study to motor vehicle owners in one of the villages in West Bandung Regency. The research analysis utilized descriptive methods and correlation techniques along with associative hypothesis testing. The results of data processing found that knowledge about taxation, quality of tax services, tax sanctions, and technology in tax services had a significant effect on taxpayer compliance partially and significantly. The summary that could be drawn from this research was that knowledge, service quality, tax sanctions and the use of technology have an impact on the compliance of taxpayers in the environment. However, it could be seen from the results that greater efforts were still needed to improve the compliance of motor vehicle taxpayers.

Implementasi Pemberhentian Kepala Daerah Di Provinsi Jawa Barat Antara Tahun 2014-2021 Dalam Sistem Pemerintahan Daerah

Direct election of regional heads allows prospective regional heads to compete directly to become regional heads in local government. The regional government has implemented local democracy if the regional government has held regional head elections. Regional heads can stop or be dismissed according to the provisions of the laws and regulations concerning the Regional Government. Dismissal of regional heads between 2014-2021 in West Java Province, including in the areas of Karawang Regency, Bogor Regency, Sumedang Regency, Cimahi City, Bekasi Regency, Cianjur Regency, Subang Regency, West Bandung Regency, Cirebon Regency and Indramayu Regency which were caused because these regional heads were proven in court to have committed criminal acts of corruption, and some have even been, and are currently carrying out sentences. This study aims to find out the implementation of the dismissal of regional heads in the province of West Java. West Java Province, during seven years, there have been eleven dismissals. Dismissal of regional heads between 2014-2021 in West Java Province in the local government system in Indonesia is still guided by applicable laws and regulations; the dismissal or impeachment of regional heads who are entangled in corruption crimes, then the regional head is temporarily dismissed without having to go through a proposal from DPRD if charged with committing a crime of corruption. The dismissal of the regional head is carried out by the Minister for the regent or mayor; if the regional head is proven to have committed a crime of corruption which, based on a court decision, has permanent legal force, then the regional head can be dismissed without having to obtain a proposal from the DPRD. The Minister for regents and mayors then carried out the dismissal. The dismissal of the regional head who violates the oath/pledge of office should be accelerated in the process of dismissing the decision, and a state institution should be formed in the region that explicitly handles the process of dismissing the regional head so that it does not take too long, and reflects more direct democracy than procedural democracy

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN AGROWISATA DI DESA WISATA CIBODAS KECAMATAN LEMBANG, KABUPATEN BANDUNG BARAT

Cibodas Village is one of the agro-tourism areas in West Bandung Regency which is a tourist village managed by local communities. Agrotourism management in Cibodas Village still looks underdeveloped, so a development strategy needs to be carried out with the aim that the potential can continue to be explored and improved. The purpose of this study is to analyze the position of the agro-tourism business in Cibodas Lembang Village, and to find out what strategies can be applied in the development of agro-tourism in Cibodas Lembang Village. This study uses a qualitative design with a case study approach. Analysis of the data used using SWOT analysis and ANP (Analytical Network Process). The results of the ANP analysis show that the main priority alternative strategy in developing agro-tourism in Cibodas Village is a strategy to promote more aggressively with various institutions regarding tourist villages that have a unique agro-education concept.

THE INCIDENCE OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES IN DENTAL PRACTICE AND THE READINESS OF DENTISTS IN THEIR MANAGEMENT

Systemic disease is a medical condition that can affect dental care and cause complications during and after dental treatment, so it needs special attention and treatment by dentists. Systemic diseases consist of heart disorders and hypertension, diabetes, blood disorders, and others. The purpose of this study is to determine the readiness of dentists to treat patients with systemic diseases. The study was conducted by distributing questionnaires in an electronic form to dentists in West Bandung Regency (KBB) and its surroundings in the form of experience in finding patients with systemic diseases in practice and readiness in their management. Questionnaires were obtained from 83 dentists, with the results describing that 98.8% of dentists had treated patients with systemic diseases. Systemic diseases that were often found in practice are hypertension (96.2%), then diabetes (89.2%), heart disorders (65.1%), asthma (47%), allergies (45.8%), stroke (37.3%), blood disorders (27.7%), kidney disorders (25.3%), thyroid disorders (24.1%), liver disorders (14.5%), and others (2.4%). The results show that dentists in the KBB area were well-prepared to treat patients with systemic diseases. Dental and oral care in patients with systemic diseases were found in daily practice. Based on the research results, most dentists have encountered patients with systemic diseases and are ready to treat patients with controlled systemic diseases. However, when the systemic disease conditions are not governed, the dentist chooses to consult the patient with a general practitioner or internal medicine specialist first. Most dentists in the West Bandung Regency and its surroundings have found patients with systemic diseases who were well-prepared for their management plans at their practice sites.

Lead distribution in rice plant leaves planted in Sukawening Village, Jatinangor District, West Bandung Regency, West Java

Lead is harmful when its amounts in food are higher than the optimum. Plants with high levels of lead may trigger the generation of reactive oxygen species and eventually cell death. Our study aimed to assess lead distribution in rice plant leaves planted in Sukawening Village, Jatinangor District, West Bandung Regency, West Java. The rice plant leaves were collected each month until 4 months. The samples were dried and underwent wet destruction. Visible spectrophotometry with the addition of xylenol orange was employed to identify the lead metal in the samples, followed by a standard addition photometric titration method. Our results indicated that lead was identified in the samples since the plant was 1 month old as proven by the Pb-xylenol orange peak at 580 nm. The level of lead in the rice plant leaves were: 1st month (0.4118 mg/kg); 2nd month (0.5232 mg/kg); 3rd month (0.6206 mg/kg); and 4th month (0.5264 mg/kg). We concluded that the lead level in the rice plants is in the range of that required by the Verdict of the Director General of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control No. 03725/B/SK/89 about the Maximum Limit of Heavy Metal Contamination in Food.

Pengelolaan Keuangan Desa dalam Mewujudkan Good Financial Governance di Desa Lembang

This paper aims to analyze village financial management in realizing good financial governance in Lembang Village. The problem of tension is on the village's ability to properly and correctly manage village finances. There are still many villages that are wrong in implementing village financial management. Lembang Village is a village in West Bandung Regency and is the only one with the status of an independent village. This research method is qualitative. Data collection techniques by interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. This study concluded that village financial management carried out by the Village Financial Management Technical Executor (PTPKD) in Lembang Village was good. From the planning to reporting and accountability stages, everyone plays a role and works together. Every stage in financial management, starting from planning, implementing, administering, reporting and accountability has been carried out by the principles of financial management, namely transparency, accountability, participatory and orderly and disciplined budgeting. By carrying out all the existing principles, the Lembang Village Government by the Development Village Index (IDM) that Lembang Village has the status of an independent village, and also the Lembang Village Government has implemented good financial governance.