Abstract:This study examines the Bau Lolon ritual in Kolilanang Village, Adonara Sub-district, East Flores Regency, focusing on its role as a traditional practice of ancestral veneration. The Bau Lolon ritual serves as a sacred medium…
edium for the local community to express gratitude, seek blessings, and maintain a spiritual connection with their ancestors. Utilizing a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods, data were gathered through field observations, structured interviews with traditional elders (Tua Adat), and documentation of the ritual steps. The findings reveal that the ritual embodies deep philosophical values, including cosmic balance, kinship solidarity, and cultural identity preservation. Furthermore, the Bau Lolon ritual functions as a social mechanism that strengthens communal bonds among the villagers. Despite modern societal shifts, the people of Kolilanang continuously preserve this ritual, demonstrating a resilient synthesis between ancestral traditions and contemporary community life.
Abstract:This research examines the persistence of the Mangrara Banua Tongkonan ceremony in Akung Village through a cultural anthropology approach. As a sacred Torajan ritual, this traditional house consecration ceremony endures…
due to its deep cultural significance for the local community. Anthropological analysis reveals that Mangrara Banua is not merely a physical celebration of a new structure, but a cultural institution rich in symbolic meaning. First, the ritual serves as a collective expression of gratitude to God the Creator. Second, it functions to articulate and legitimize the family's social status (tana') within the community hierarchy. Third, this momentum acts as a unifying medium for the extended family (tongkonan) to reinforce kinship ties. Finally, the ritual embodies sacred reverence for the ancestors. Through an anthropological lens, the continuity of this tradition proves that the Tongkonan remains the cosmic, social, and spiritual center for the people of Akung Village amid modernization.
Abstract:This anthropological study examines the implementation of the 5S culture (Senyum, Sapa, Salam, Sopan, Santun) as a mechanism for character education at State Elementary School 232 Dampang. Utilizing a qualitative ethnographic…
aphic approach, this research investigates how daily cultural practices shape the moral values and behavioral patterns of students within the school ecosystem. Data were gathered through participant observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the 5S culture functions as a vital enculturation process, transforming abstract moral values into lived, daily habits. Teachers act as primary cultural models, fostering a respectful social environment. However, challenges persist, such as the social dissonance between the school's structured discipline and the students' varied external home environments. Ultimately, this study demonstrates that embedding repetitive cultural rituals within educational institutions effectively instills core values of empathy, respect, and social harmony, providing a sustainable model for early childhood character development.
Abstract:Pelatihan digital marketing menjadi kebutuhan strategis bagi UMKM dalam menghadapi transformasi digital yang semakin cepat. UMKM di Kampung Waninggap Mi’raf masih menghadapi keterbatasan dalam literasi digital, penggunaan…
aan media sosial, dan penerapan strategi pemasaran berbasis teknologi. Kegiatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan pelaku UMKM melalui pelatihan digital marketing yang terstruktur. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR) dengan desain one-group pretest–posttest untuk mengukur efektivitas pelatihan. Pelatihan dilaksanakan melalui penyuluhan, demonstrasi, praktik langsung, serta pendampingan intensif selama dua minggu. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada pengetahuan peserta mengenai konsep digital marketing setelah pelatihan. Peserta mampu memproduksi konten digital, menggunakan media sosial secara konsisten, membuka toko pada marketplace, serta meningkatkan interaksi digital dengan pelanggan. Evaluasi pascapelatihan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan aktivitas pemasaran digital dan potensi peningkatan omzet usaha. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa pelatihan digital marketing efektif dalam meningkatkan kapasitas UMKM. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa digital marketing merupakan strategi penting dalam memperluas pasar dan meningkatkan daya saing UMKM di era digital.
Abstract:Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat mengenai Pencegahan Stunting Berbasis Edukasi Gizi dan Pola Asuh di Kampung Kwell dilaksanakan sebagai respons terhadap tingginya risiko stunting di Papua Selatan yang dipengaruhi oleh…
eh keterbatasan pengetahuan gizi, pola asuh, sanitasi, serta rendahnya pemanfaatan pangan lokal. Program ini menggunakan metode partisipatif melalui empat tahapan, yaitu: persiapan, pelaksanaan penyuluhan, pendampingan keluarga sasaran, dan evaluasi akhir. Penyuluhan dilakukan melalui ceramah interaktif, diskusi kelompok, dan demonstrasi pengolahan makanan berbahan pangan lokal. Hasil pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pengetahuan peserta mengenai stunting, 1.000 HPK, pemenuhan gizi seimbang, dan pola asuh responsif, dengan kenaikan skor lebih dari 50 poin. Pendampingan intensif memperlihatkan perubahan perilaku keluarga dalam menerapkan variasi menu, pengolahan pangan lokal, praktik kebersihan, serta stimulasi tumbuh kembang anak. Evaluasi tahap akhir menunjukkan terbentuknya jejaring sosial baru melalui kader posyandu dan kelompok ibu gizi yang memperkuat komitmen kolektif masyarakat dalam pencegahan stunting. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa pendekatan edukatif berbasis budaya lokal mampu meningkatkan kapasitas keluarga sekaligus membangun kemandirian komunitas dalam menjaga kesehatan anak.
Abstract:Program kerja KKN ini bertujuan untuk mengimplementasikan pemanfaatan batang pisang sebagai pakan alternatif ternak di Kampung Seed Agung, Distrik Muting. Permasalahan keterbatasan pakan dan melimpahnya limbah batang pisang…
ang menjadi latar belakang pelaksanaan program ini. Metode yang digunakan adalah participatory rural appraisal (PRA) dengan melibatkan 5 peternak sebagai peserta. Tahapan pelaksanaan meliputi survei pendahuluan, koordinasi dengan tokoh masyarakat, diskusi intensif, demonstrasi, dan pendampingan selama satu minggu. Materi yang disampaikan mencakup kandungan nutrisi batang pisang, teknik pengolahan, dan metode pemberian pakan. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta dari rata-rata nilai 45,6 menjadi 82,3. Implementasi program berhasil menurunkan biaya pakan sebesar 35% dengan penghematan sekitar Rp 450.000 per peternak per bulan. Pengamatan terhadap ternak menunjukkan tingkat konsumsi pakan yang signifikan, tidak adanya efek negatif terhadap kesehatan, dan peningkatan bobot badan yang stabil. Program ini memberikan manfaat ganda, yaitu mengatasi permasalahan pakan ternak sekaligus mengurangi limbah pertanian, sehingga berkontribusi positif terhadap lingkungan.
Abstract:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas sistem absensi online E-NTAGO dalam memonitor kehadiran dan meningkatkan produktivitas kerja pegawai Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Merauke. Metode yang digunakan adalah…
h pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif eksploratif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui observai, wawancara dan studi leteratur. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sistem absensi online (E-NTAGO) memberikan dampak positif dalam meningkatkan kedisiplinan dan produktivitas kerja pegawai di Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Merauke. 87% pegawai menyatakan E-NTAGO memudahkan proses absensi, data kehadiran lebih akurat dan real-time dan Sistem GPS dan QR Code dan 65% pegawai merasa lebih disiplin karena absensi dicatat secara otomatis dan terpantau, Produktivitas meningkat karena adanya transparansi dan akuntabilitas. Namun, beberapa kendala teknis seperti sinyal internet yang tidak stabil serta keterbatasan perangkat masih menjadi tantangan. Sumber daya manusia juga merupakan tantangan dalam penerapan sistem E-NTAGO karena beberapa pegawai kurang familiar dengan teknologi mengalami kesulitan dalam menerapkan sistem E-NTAGO. Hasil temuan ini diharapkan dapat dapat menjadi referensi bagi pemangku kepentingan yang berkaitan dengan penerapan sistem E-NTAGO.
Abstract:This study was motivated by the low level of professional competence among elementary school teachers despite the fact that most teachers have obtained certification and adequate academic qualifications. Curriculum changes,…
es, advances in educational technology, and the demands of 21st-century learning require teachers to possess adaptive, reflective, and collaborative professional competencies. The research problem focused on the influence of reflective practice and best practice on the professional competence of teachers at A-accredited public elementary schools in Cilegon City. The study employed a quantitative approach with a causal-comparative design involving 105 teachers selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed through multiple linear regression using EViews 12. The results revealed that reflective practice had a positive and significant effect on teachers’ professional competence, with a t-value of 4.697 and a significance value of 0.000. Best practice also demonstrated a positive and significant effect, with a t-value of 5.065 and a significance value of 0.000. Simultaneous testing indicated that reflective practice and best practice jointly had a significant effect on teachers’ professional competence, with an F-value of 43.72 and a coefficient of determination of 52.2%. The findings confirm that reflective and collaborative cultures are capable of improving teachers’ professional quality continuously through learning evaluation, sharing teaching experiences, and developing innovative instructional strategies. The novelty of this study lies in the simultaneous examination of reflective practice and best practice through a quantitative approach within the context of A-accredited public elementary schools in Cilegon City. The findings also demonstrate that best practice exerts a greater influence than reflective practice on the professional competence of elementary school teachers.
Abstract:Vocational education requires teachers with optimal performance in order to produce graduates who are competent and prepared to face the demands of the workforce. Teacher performance is influenced by various factors, including…
luding principal leadership and teacher workload, both of which are directly related to the implementation of instructional duties and school administration. This study focuses on the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance, the influence of teacher workload on teacher performance, and the simultaneous influence of both variables on teacher performance at SMKN 1 Puloampel. The study employed a quantitative method with a descriptive survey approach involving 55 teachers selected through a total sampling technique. Data were collected through observation and questionnaire distribution using a Likert scale and were subsequently analyzed using the t-test and F-test with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics 24.0. The findings revealed that principal leadership did not have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, whereas teacher workload had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. Simultaneous testing further indicated that principal leadership and teacher workload collectively did not exert a significant effect on teacher performance. These findings demonstrate that teacher performance is more strongly influenced by internal factors such as professional competence, work motivation, teaching experience, and task management abilities. The novelty of this study lies in the finding that a proportionally organized teacher workload is capable of enhancing teachers’ discipline, responsibility, and work effectiveness, while principal leadership has not yet demonstrated a significant influence on teacher performance within the vocational school environment. This study contributes to the development of vocational education management through the strengthening of teacher professionalism and balanced workload management.
Abstract:Twenty-first-century science education requires students not only to master scientific concepts but also to possess critical thinking skills to analyze, evaluate, and solve problems logically. The reality in schools indicates…
cates that science learning is still frequently teacher-centered, resulting in students’ conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills not being optimally developed. This study aimed to determine the relationship between conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills among eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri Karoaipi on the topic of the human respiratory system. The study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational research design. The research sample consisted of 25 students selected through a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using descriptive tests of conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills, while data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics, normality testing, and simple linear regression analysis using SPSS. The findings revealed that students’ conceptual understanding was categorized as good, with a mean score of 77.36, while critical thinking skills were also categorized as good, with a mean score of 78.76. Regression analysis demonstrated a correlation coefficient of 0.045 and an R Square value of 0.002, indicating that the relationship between conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills was classified as very low. These findings suggest that critical thinking skills are influenced not only by conceptual mastery but also by learning strategies, problem-solving experiences, analytical activities, and student engagement during science learning. The novelty of this study lies in the empirical finding that strong conceptual mastery does not necessarily correspond to high critical thinking skills among junior high school students in rural schools, particularly on the topic of the human respiratory system.