West Nusa Tenggara Research Articles

ICT integration into English language teaching-learning: Insights from some private higher education institutions

The integration of technology within language classrooms is a pivotal facet of modern education. Due to this, this study aims to investigate the English lecturers’ views about the use of educational technology in English language classrooms and the English teachers’ implementation strategies about ICT integration into ELE programs in higher education. The study employs a qualitative research approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration and elucidation of its findings. The participants under scrutiny consisted of English lecturers affiliated with English language education study programs situated within private universities located in the West Nusa Tenggara region. The selection of participants was facilitated through the utilization of a convenient sampling method, which was deemed appropriate for the purposes of data collection in this study. In total, the study encompassed the involvement of 25 participants, and it is noteworthy to mention that the composition of this participant pool exhibited certain demographic characteristics. This study used semi-structured interview guidelines as the research instruments. The data analysis process encompassed several key stages, including data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings highlight a diverse landscape of ICT integration among English lecturers in private universities in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. While some educators demonstrate a propensity for innovative and multifaceted technology integration, others exhibit more conventional and hardware-focused approaches. It can be concluded that English lecturers have views about the technology use that should be optimized in the ICT integration within English language education programs.

The Effect of Relaxation Therapy on Reducing Mothers' Anxiety Levels in Children with ISPA at the Birem Bayeun Community Health Center

Cute Respiratory Infections (ARI) begin with heat accompanied by heat accompanied by one or more symptoms, throat, runny nose, dry or phlegm cough. The prevalence of ARI is calculated in the last 1 month, the five provinces with the highest ARI are East Nusa Tenggara (41.7%), Papua (31.1%), Aceh (30.0%), West Nusa Tenggara (28.3%), and East Java (28.3%). In Riskesdas 2007, East Nusa Tenggara was also the highest province with ARI. The prevalence period of ISPA in Indonesia according to Riskesdas 2013 as much as (25.0%) is not much different from 2007 as much (25.5%) (Riskesdas, 2013). This study aims to determine the effect of relaxation therapy on reducing maternal anxiety levels in children with ARI at Birem Bayeun Community Health Center. The study design was a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest. This study uses primary data that is processed in univariate and bivariate. Data is presented in the form of frequency distribution tables, cross tables, and narratives. The instrument used in this study is a questionnaire developed based on research variables. The number of samples in this study was 15 respondents with probability sampling techniques (purposive sampling). The results of this study indicate that of the 15 respondents before being given relaxation therapy the majority experienced severe anxiety as many as 10 respondents (66.7%) and after being given relaxation therapy the majority did not experience anxiety as much as 7 respondents (46.7% ). The results of this study also concluded that there was an effect of relaxation therapy on reducing maternal anxiety levels in children with ARI at Birem Bayeun Health Center with a p-value of 0.000. Researchers suggest that respondents add insight and knowledge about child care with ARI so that mothers can care for children with ARI and overcome anxiety.

SEBARAN NILAI KAPASITAS TUKAR KATION (KTK) DAN KEMASAMAN (pH) TANAH DI TANAH VERTISOL KECAMATAN SAKRA KABUPATEN LOMBOK TIMUR

Abstract : this study aims to determine the distribution of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and Acidity (pH) values ​​of soil. This research was conducted in December 2021 - January 2022. The location for taking soil samples was in Sakra District, East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Soil analysis was carried out in January 2021 at the Soil Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Mataram. The approach used in this study is the land unit (land unit). Soil samples in this study were taken by random sampling technique. The random sampling method is the process of taking samples using a random method. The sample points that will be used are 35 points representing vertisol soils in Sakra District. Soil sample data from the field is analyzed or tested in the laboratory. This laboratory test aims to determine the value of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) and Soil Acidity (pH). Utilization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in this research is by using the Arcgis application which is used to make maps. Maps are made by processing data that has been analyzed so that it can be entered and overlaid in the application. The results of the study showed that the CEC content analysis of this soil was classified as high, with medium to very high categories. Soil CEC at the study site ranged from 19.73 me/100gr to 69.62 me/100gr. Meanwhile, the results of the analysis of soil pH levels were classified as neutral, with a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline category. The pH level at the study site ranged from 6 to 8.4. Based on the results of research that has been done, this soil has a fairly good level of fertility, but it is necessary to add organic matter as a soil conditioner in order to maintain and increase soil fertility.

Pengentasan Buta Aksara Melalui Baca, Tulis, Hitung, Diskusi, dan Aksi (Calistungdasi) di Desa Kawo Kabupaten Lombok Tengah

Illiteracy is the inability to read, write and count simple sentences. The illiteracy rate for those aged 15-59 years in West Nusa Tenggara Province is still quite high, even above the national figure with a percentage of 7.91%, especially in Central Lombok Regency. Data from the Central Lombok Regency Government shows that up to 2015, 1,970 residents of various ages were recorded as illiterate. The main goal of literacy education is to teach students to be able to utilize the basic skills of reading, writing, arithmetic, discussion and action (Calistungdasi), as well as their functional abilities in everyday life. The objectives of this activity include: 1) so that people are able to read, write and count; 2) so that society is able to compete in facing advances in technology and in social life; 3) so that people can easily accept empowerment programs from the government; and 4) so ​​that people are able to become instructors for other communities. Based on the results of activities, observations and implementation of work programs that have been planned, prepared and implemented, several conclusions can be drawn, including: 1) the success of activities cannot be separated from cooperation between the implementation of activities and village officials, the community and all parties who assist and support the implementation of community service activities. Without good cooperation, the work program will not run smoothly; 2) with the implementation of activities, the community tries to imitate the way of thinking in implementing critical activities, especially for illiterate residents; 3) by carrying out activities, the community is helped by increasing the information and knowledge they obtain from carrying out activities; and 4) implementing activities to gain knowledge and learn how to live from village people, such as: mutual cooperation, friendship, and helping each other.

PREFERENSI WARGA KOTA MATARAM TENTANG DAGING PREMIUM

This study aims to examine the preferences of residents of Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara Province, in choosing and consuming premium beef. Premium meat has recently been produced from cattle on Sumbawa Island and also from cattle developed on Lombok Island in recent years. This study used a survey approach. Interviews were conducted with 86 small-medium income residents of Mataram with an income range of Rp 5 million - Rp 30 million per month. Respondents consisted of housewives and several men. Premium meat consumption in this study was in the form of beef purchased in a special place in fresh or processed form or in the form of premium meat enjoyed in restaurants or cafes. The results showed that the preference of Mataram City residents towards premium meat was relatively good as reflected in the recognition of residents that premium meat is classified as tender, more juice and soft. The frequency and intensity of premium meat consumption by residents of Mataram City, especially in restaurants and cafes, is still relatively limited. More than half (55.81 percent) of Mataram residents enjoy premium meat 1-5 times per month and as many as 23 percent of Mataram residents rarely enjoy premium meat. The rest of the premium meat enjoys quite intensely.

Abon Merapi (Mente Rasa Sapi) sebagai Bukti Kecintaan terhadap Kearifan Lokal Masyarakat Lombok Timur

Cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale) are plants with great potential and high economic value in West Nusa Tenggara Province. East Lombok Regency is one of the cashew producing areas in Indonesia. Local people usually call it guava jemet or guava jebet. So far, cashew farming communities have only used the true fruit or what is better known as the seeds for sale. However, in reality, the pseudo-fruit of cashew nuts or what is commonly referred to as the fruit can be processed into a product that has high economic value, namely made into shredded meat. Shredded cashew is usually made from cashew fruit that is quite old or already ripe. Thus, the aim of making cashew floss is to create a new innovative product by optimizing the use of cashew fruit as an ingredient for making shredded cashew fruit, so that it can produce cashew floss with good quality and high selling value and is beneficial for consumers. This method of making shredded meat starts from the tool and material preparation stage, the processing stage, the shredded making stage, and the evaluation stage. Then a report is prepared and the article is published. It is hoped that the results of this activity will become an innovative product with high sales value and be published as an article that can be used as a reference for optimizing natural resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUITABILITY, PLANTING DENSITY AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE OF INTENSIVE VANAME (Penaeus vaname ) FISHING IN PONDS

Shrimp is one of the leading commodities with high economic value and generates foreign exchange in local and international markets. The production of shrimp farming industry in ponds fluctuates, causing doubts for investors and practitioners to develop shrimp farming in ponds. The weakness is that there is no available data on the evaluation of aquaculture performance as a good shrimp farming planning material. The purpose of this study was to assess the performance of shrimp farming industry in intensive pond system. The research was conducted from September 2023 to February 2024. The research location was Rhee Royal Vannamei Sumbawa West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This research is applied research with data collection methods are observation and quantitative. Data processing using Microsoft excel and SPSS (Statistical Program for Social Science). The results showed that the land is suitable for vaname shrimp farming, performance analysis showed Average daily growth (ADG) 0.4 gr/day, Average body weight (ABW) 13.86+5.59 g/head, Survival Rate (SR) 55+25%, Food Conversation Ratio (FCR) 1-1.5, and Productivity 11+5 tonnes/ha. The relationship between stocking density and shrimp productivity was not significant. Five cycles of production fluctuate, so it is not possible to determine predictions for the coming year. The prospect of shrimp farming industry in ponds is good enough to improve the economy.

A Correlational Study of TPACK, Grade and English Language Learning Outcomes of Pre-Service Teachers in West Nusa Tenggara

The present study investigated the correlation between TPACK, Grade and English language learning outcomes of Pre-Service Teachers in West Nusa Tenggara. Furthermore, this study's primary purpose is to identify whether there is a significant correlation between TPACK level and grades and its correlation with ELLO. This study is quantitative with a correlational design. The participants were 214 pre-service EFL teachers, determined using stratified sampling. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 to determine the TPACK level's correlation with grades and ELLO. Most Pre-service EFL teachers have moderate TPACK grades, and ELLO was given the respective Mode scores M= 3. Further analysis demonstrates a significant correlation between TPACK, grades, and ELLO. This finding encapsulates that the English Study Program in West Nusa Tenggara has prepared the student teachers' TPACK level properly. Furthermore, the results of this study also suggest that the TPACK levels of the EFL pre-service teachers are significantly correlated with their grades and ELLO.

Sadoh: Profit Sharing System of Bajo in Fishing, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Sadoh is a system of sharing profits from fishing. It is one of the local knowledge that Bajo’s fishermen still apply. Each boat, along with the system, has its way of sadoh. This system involves all stakeholders who are bound to the fishing system. Sadoh is based on the fishing gear used, the fishing system, the type of fish, the crew (sabi), and the captain (punggawa). However, the calculations appear to be the same for sabi and fishing gear, although the system and type of fish can influence them. The method used in this study is linguistic anthropology. Data was collected using direct observation and in-depth interviews in three Bajo villages in West Nusa Tenggara Province. They are Pulau Maringkik village of Keruak of East Lombok Regency, Pulau Bungin village of Alas of Sumbawa Regency, and Bajo Pulau Village of Sape of Bima Regency. The data were analyzed qualitatively using a linguistic anthropological approach. The study results show that the sadoh count for the badang component tends to be the same for all fishing systems and durations. At the same time, material investment in the form of aiai, capital, and honor has a changing distribution component and tends to be more for different fishing systems and durations. Components owned by the badang also have a fixed share value, while investment tends to increase according to the system and duration of the catch. Thus, sadoh, as a profit-sharing system, places greater emphasis on returns on aiai, capital, and honor

Kearifan Lokal Dan Pendekatan Dalam Pemanfaatan Sumber Daya Alam Untuk Ekonomi Desa Sesaot

Local wisdom is a cultural heritage that has been acquired and passed down from generation to generation in a community or society. Local wisdom includes knowledge, values, technology, practices and skills possessed by the community in utilizing the natural resources around them. Wise and sustainable use of natural resources is important in the context of village economic development, especially in Indonesia which has abundant natural wealth. Research Method Observer as an instrument (human instrument) This means that the researcher himself has the function of determining the focus of the research, selecting informants as data sources, carrying out data collection, analyzing data, and making conclusions about his findings. The research results show that local wisdom in the use of natural resources for village economic development, especially in Sesaot Village, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Local wisdom is a cultural heritage that includes knowledge, values, technology, practices and skills passed down from generation to generation in a community. Wise and sustainable use of natural resources is important in the context of village economic development in Indonesia which has abundant natural wealth. The local wisdom approach in the use of natural resources includes the knowledge, practices and expertise possessed by local communities. In Sesaot Village, the community has long developed local wisdom in utilizing the natural resources around them, including in managing forests using a customary system that has existed since their ancestors. By optimizing local wisdom, communities are able to utilize natural resources sustainably while preserving nature through environmentally friendly practices. Utilization of natural resources for village economic development provides many benefits, including increasing income, creating jobs, developing industry, strengthening the local economy, and improving the quality of life of village communities. Political ecology approaches, human welfare ecology, and anthropological perspectives are used to understand and apply local wisdom in environmental management and village economic development

The Practice of Adoption in the Sasak Community and Its Implications for Marriage Law in Indonesia

Adopting a child is a tradition that has long been practiced by Arab society and continues to this day. The practice of adopting children when Islam came was then perfected by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, so that it has a basis in Islamic law. This study explores adoption practices in contemporary Sasak society and their implications for reformulating Islamic Marriage Law. This research uses a normative juridical approach analyzed with the theory of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah. The data analyzed are laws, legal regulations and decisions of religious courts on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara regarding child adoption cases and norms regarding child protection as normative legal material. These data sources are collected through documentation techniques and analysed using data compaction, display, and conclusion-drawing stages, employing analogical and teleological legal interpretation approaches. The study identifies three classifications of adopted children based on marital status and the presence of biological parents: legitimate children, illegitimate children, and children with unclear status. The research upholds the Islamic legal principle that adoption does not sever the child's lineage from their biological parents, even if their existence is unknown, and does not establish a lineage between the adopted child and their adoptive parents. The study has three implications for Islamic marriage law in Indonesia: including adoption provisions in the Marriage Law, eliminating the article that allows polygamy as a solution for childless couples, and adding requirements for marriages involving "unclear children" as authentic evidence to prove no blood relation between the prospective bride and groom, thus preventing invalid marriages.

THE CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH CLASSSES : A CASE STUDY IN AN EASTERN INDONESIA CONTEXT

The Merdeka Curriculum is the current Indonesian curriculum that suggests the implementation of Differentiated Instruction (DI) to cater to students with different learning styles, needs, and abilities. This study aims to identify and describe the teachers knowledge of the concept of Differentiated Instruction and the challenges of implementation DI in English Classes. This study used a descriptive qualitative research design. The data of the study were collected through in-depth interviews. The collected data were then analyzed using content analysis. This research was conducted in a government senior high school in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Three English teachers were purposively selected to be the participants of the study. From the results of the study, it was found that the teachers have a good understanding of the basic concept of direct instruction. The study also found several challenges facing the teachers in implementing DI which include the big class size, constraints with time and resources to design and deliver material for different learners. This study suggests that teachers play an active role as a facilitator for students in every learning process and are able to recognize the characters, learning interests of students, and learning styles of different students.

Analysis of The Heavy Metal Cd Content in Ricefield Eel from Rawa Taliwang Lake, West Sumbawa Regency

It is important to carry out research on heavy metal in fish body. The specific aims and targets of this research are: Want to know the metal content of Cadmium (Cd) in Ricefield eels (Monopterus albus) which comes from Rawa Taliwang Lake. The specific benefit is to protect consumers who consume fish from heavy metal contamination. The research was carried out at Rawa Taliwang Lake, namely in an area that is submerged in water. There are 2 research stations, namely in the eastern and western parts of the lake. Data collection method was carried out using traps (Bubu). Four Ricefield eel samples were taken at each station. Next, the rice eel samples were put into a plastic bag and then stored in a sample box. The research samples were then analyzed at the Mataram Uviversity analytical laboratory and at Environmental Laboratory of the Environmental and forestry services West Nusa Tenggara Province. The data analysis method is carried out by taking the tissues from the Ricefield eel muscles, and then analyzed for Cd heavy metal content by using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Measurement of heavy metals in Ricefield eel tissue was carried out by adding concentrated HNO3 and HClO4 , heated at a temperature of 60-70ºC for 2-3 hours until the solution was clear. Samples are ready to be measured with AAS using an air-acetylene flame. The conclusion of this research is that the content of Cd heavy metal in Ricefield Eels (Monopterus albus) originating from Rawa Taliwang Lake ranges from 2.55 - 4.01 mg/kg (ppm).

Role of Fintech on MSMEs Financial Performance with Financial Literacy as a Moderation in West Nusa Tenggara

Role of Fintech on MSMEs Financial Performance with Financial Literacy as a Moderation in West Nusa Tenggara

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi dan Direct Instruction Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ditinjau dari Minat Siswa

This study aims to determine the effect of differentiated learning and Direct Instruction models on student learning outcomes, viewed from the perspective of student learning interest. The research was conducted in one of the Elementary Schools in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province, using experimental methods and a 2 x 2 by-level research design. The results of the study indicate that: (1) The learning outcomes of students who follow the differentiated learning model are higher compared to those who follow the Direct Instruction model, (2) There is an interaction between the differentiated learning and Direct Instruction models with student learning interest towards learning outcomes, (3) Students with high learning interest perform better in the differentiated learning model compared to the Direct Instruction model, and (4) Students with low learning interest perform better in the Direct Instruction model compared to the differentiated learning model

The Role of Technology Use in Moderating the Influence of Social Capital and Work Environment on Teacher Performance

Many things are indicated as the driving force in improving performance, and the success of a graduate at the high school level cannot be separated from an educator (teacher). So this research aims to determine the moderating influence of the use of technology in encouraging performance between social capital and the work environment on teacher performance. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach with primary and secondary data sources. The research population was all teachers in high schools in Sekotong sub-district, West Lombok, namely 91 teachers. Determination of samples using purposive sampling so that 91 teacher informants were obtained. The research instrument used a questionnaire distributed using Google Form. Data analysis method using path analysis and with SmartPLS 4.0 as a processing tool. The results of this research are that social capital is proven to have no significant effect on teacher performance, meaning that a wide and dense network of relationships does not have an effect on increasing teacher performance for high school/vocational school level teachers in Cendi Manik Village, Sekotong District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Meanwhile, the work environment has been proven to have a significant positive effect on teacher performance. This means that the better the work environment, the better the teacher performance will be at the High School teachers in Cendi Manik Village, Sekotong District, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Then technology is not proven to moderate social capital and the work environment on teacher performance. This means that technology must be balanced with other things to support it, for example balancing knowledge with training and updating knowledge.

The Influence of Personality and Job Embeddedness on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in the Management of the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Zakat Agency (Baznas NTB)

OCB is a form of behavior that is an individual choice and initiative, which is not related to the organization's formal reward system but rather in aggregate increases organizational effectiveness. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of personality and job embeddedness on organizational citizenship behavior. This type of research is associative quantitative research. This research was conducted in West Nusa Tenggara, where the subject of the research was the Management of the Amil Zakat Agency of West Nusa Tenggara Province. The population in this study were all administrators of the NTB Provincial Amil Zakat Agency, which are 167 people using the 5% slovin formula, namely 117, after which the questionnaire was distributed and 100 questionnaires were returned. The data collection method used by researchers in this study is the survey method. The analysis used is regression analysis with the help of the Smart-PLS software program, which is a tool to predict the value of the influence of two or more independent variables on one dependent variable. The results of this research on personality variables have a positive and significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior. Therefore job embeddedness has a positive and significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior.

Pendekatan Kebijakan Lokal (Local Wisdom): Awig-Awig Dalam Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Pesisir Di Provinsi NTB

Coastal resource management in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province has faced various challenges, ranging from environmental degradation to resource use conflicts. The approach of local policies or local wisdom emerges as a potential solution to address these issues. This study aims to examine how local wisdom can be integrated into coastal resource management policies in NTB. The method used involves observation and literature review. The findings indicate that local wisdom, such as awig-awig in the West Nusa Tenggara Province and interactive communicative strategies in Sumbawa, holds great potential in enhancing ecological intelligence and sustainable coastal resource management.

Optimization of Pengga Reservoir in The Mandalika Special Economic Zone for Irrigation and Water Supply

Mandalika Special Economic Zone is tourism area that is expected to improve the economy in West Nusa Tenggara Province. To support these activities, an allocation of domestic water needs of 200 liters second -1 is needed. The potential availability of water in the Pengga Reservoir is planned to be a source of domestic water needs in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone. Pengga Reservoir has an effective storage volume of 17.26 MCM. Potential water resources in Pengga Reservoir are obtained from reservoir outflow upstream and lateral inflow from several tributaries. The study was carried out to determine the reservoir storage capacity to meet domestic water needs and irrigation water needs covering an area 3189 ha. The cropping pattern used in the Pengga irrigation area is Paddy – Paddy/Secondary Crops – Paddy/Secondary Crops. To optimize the potential of water resources in the Pengga Reservoir, a linear programming optimization method is used. Indicators of the success of optimization calculations are indicated by the value of cropping intensity, k factor and reliability that have met the minimum limit value. The k factor value for irrigation water needs is 0.70 and domestic water needs is 0.85. Based on the optimization results, it is known the largest annual cropping intensity value occurs in the November I planting season. This conclusion can be seen from the comparison of annual cropping intensity values for the November I and November II planting schedules for the dry year inflow discharge scenario of 99.98% and 97.22% respectively. The cropping intensity value in the November I planting season is greater than November II, namely 100% and 97.25%, for the normal year discharge inflow scenario. This study provides an information for policy makers can use the November I planting schedule to obtain values for maximum cropping intensity and domestic water requirements.

Utilization of Fly Ash and Bottom Ash Waste of PLTU Jeranjang on Geopolymer Paving

Waste is produced as fly ash and bottom ash from coal-fired power stations. PLTU in West Nusa Tenggara uses 13,000 tons of coal in one month, so it can be estimated that Fly Ash waste will be produced around 1,950-2,210 tons. Geopolymer concrete utilizes fly ash as an adhesive to replace Portland cement. Fly ash is used to make geopolymer concrete, which is created by polymerization reactions caused by alkali-aluminosilicate reactions that result in materials with strong structures. In this study, the ratio of the composition of the weight ratio of paste (fly ash and alkaline solution) with aggregate was 35:65. The aggregates used are sand and bottom ash. The test object is a prototype paving block with a specific dimension of 10cm x 21cm x 6cm. Mechanical testing using compressive strength and water absorption testing with a specimen life of 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Testing of bottom ash and fly ash characteristics in the form of XRF testing. The XRF test results found that the bottom ash and fly ash of PLTU Jeranjang belonged to class F. The average test result of compressive strength at the age of 28 days for mix designs A, B, and C was 8.54 MPa, respectively; 10.29 MPa; and 16.10 MPa. Quality geopolymer paving can be applied to gardens and other interiors used. Another result of the absorption value of Mix design C of 8% shows the addition of fly ash can be utilized in place of some of the used cement in paving blocks that satisfy SNI 03-0691-1996 Quality C criteria.