International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding (IJMMU)
Not a member yet
3217 research outputs found
Sort by
Philosophical Meaning in Dhawuhan Tradition in Warujanggan Village Magetan Regency
Get PDFCulture and tradition has become an inherent matter of society. Society acts as a subject that carries, shapes, changes, develops, and maintains the existence of culture and traditions. Strong ideology and meanings are important factors in the preservation of traditions from time to time. Philosophical meaning is one of the elements in a tradition so that society is able to maintain its existence. One of the traditions that still exists and develops especially in Javanese society and contains a very strong philosophical meaning is the village clean tradition. Javanese people, especially in Warujanggan Village, Magetan Regency, call this tradition a Dhawuhan tradition. This study used qualitative data that was analyzed descriptively. Some important things that will be conveyed in this study are certainly closely related to the Dhawuhan tradition itself and the philosophical meaning that contained in a series of Dhawuhan traditions. The Dhawuhan tradition carried out in Warujanggan village as a whole has 20 philosophical meanings which are divided into philosophical meanings in the procession or series of activities and offerings. Overall, the procession or series of Dhawuhan tradition activities carried out in Warujanggan village, Panekan District, Magetan Regency has a function as a form of honoring the ancestors and the procession of these traditional activities also shows modernization. In addition to the procession or series of activities, there are also offerings or offerings used during the Dhawuhan tradition held in Warujanggan village. There are so many kinds of offerings used. The offerings include: coffee, tea or water, market snacks, bananas or fruit, cigarettes, ambeng, tumpeng, sayur lodeh, serondeng, tempeh, coconut, fried noodles, cakes, peyek, and also crackers
Antecedents and Consequences of Corporate Social Responsibility for Tax Avoidance
Get PDFThis study aims to determine the influence of corporate governance and profit management variables on tax avoidance through corporate social responsibility. Tax avoidance is important to pay attention to because it affects state revenues which will be used in the context of community prosperity. The population used in this study were companies registered as participants in CGPI in 2015-201. The sampling method in this study used the purposive sampling method which was then obtained by 71 company samples. The analysis technique used in this study is using the SPSS program version 20.0. The results of this study show that corporate governance has a positive and significant effect on CSR disclosure, but profit management does not have a significant effect on CSR disclosure. In addition, corporate governance and CSR disclosure do not have a significant effect on tax avoidance, while profit management has a significant positive effect on tax avoidance. The mediation results in this study show that CSR disclosure mediates significantly the influence of corporate governance on tax avoidance, while CSR disclosure does not significantly mediate the effect of profit management on tax avoidance
Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Improving Writing Skill at Boarding School
Get PDFThis study employs a quantitative methodology to assess the influence of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on the writing proficiency of 30 students in a boarding school setting. The research involves implementing PBL strategies within the writing curriculum and measuring their impact on students' writing abilities through structured assessments. Quantitative data was gathered through pre- and post-tests, evaluating writing samples before and after the PBL intervention. Statistical analysis, such as paired t-tests, was utilized to determine the significance of improvement in writing skills following PBL implementation. The findings aimed to quantifiably demonstrate the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing writing skills among students in a Boarding School at Parepare, providing empirical evidence to support its implementation in educational settings. The result showed that following a six-week implementation of PBL in the writing curriculum, a second assessment was conducted, revealing a significant improvement. The test results indicated an increased average score of 80 out of 100. Utilizing statistical tests like the paired t-test, the analysis showed a highly significant level of improvement (p < 0.001), confirming that the enhancement in students' writing skills after applying PBL was more than merely by chance. This highlights that PBL has a significant impact on improving writing abilities among students in Boardi g School at Parepare
A Quantitative Case Study of Digital Competency in an Educational Setting
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to identify the perception of the senior students at the Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education at a public Malaysian university based on the 21st century model of digital competence which includes skills such as information processing, communication, content creation, security, interactivity, virtual compatibility, hypertextuality, social media and cyber ethics. To this end, 75 Malaysian students participated in this study and a five-point likert scale on digital competency was used to obtain the empirical data. The questionnaire included 55 items and was validated by a number of experts in the field. The descriptive statistical analysis of digital competency found that the value of the virtuality was the highest, while the value obtained for the cyber ethical domain was the least. The participants held that they had mastered digital competencies especially in the aspects of virtuality and interactivity. However, they are rather weak in terms of cyber ethics and hypertextuality. Mastery of digital skills is of overriding importance in the 21st century and digital competency in technology is unimpeachably important in education as it can positively impact different aspects of academic life
Performance and Meaning of Marthen Luther's Napan Dance Make-Up and Costume
Get PDFThis study aims to describe two main things, namely 1) the performance of Napan dance and 2) describe the meaning behind the makeup and clothing of Napan dance in Nabire Regency, Central Papua. This research uses qualitative research methods. Data obtained using observation, interview, and documentation methods. The data analysis stage with data reduction, data presentation, and data verification. Data validity is obtained through triangulation of sources, techniques, and time. The results of the study are 1) the title is taken from the name of the Napan tribe which is the oldest tribe in Nabire, 2) dancers number 20 people or adjust the stage, 3) movements include aro, running ballads, stepping on plates, giving souvenirs, and processions, 4) the floor design used varies greatly, namely rows of two banjars, secure attraction formations, circles, goso-goso, and worship statues, 5) the performance venue is carried out in an open arena, 6) fashion uses si dako and loincloth clothing, 7) makeup uses body painting, 8) dance accompaniment comes from tifa and tabura with dancer vocals, 9) property uses bamboo, arrows, hanging plates, flower garlands, and crowns, 10) has the meaning of songs, colors, and makeup that symbolize various meanings such as a place that is blessed, harmonious, and prayed for safety by God and reflects the cultural identity that exists in Nabire society
Oligarch Domination of Reduced Penalties in Corruption Cases (Study of Case Decision No-14/PID. SUS-TPK/2021/PT DKI)
Get PDFThe criminal act of corruption is the act of someone who abuses trust in a problem or organization to gain profit. This criminal act not only harms state finances but also constitutes a violation of the social and economic rights that exist in society. Corruption has a close relationship with power, because corruption can occur if someone has power. On the other hand, corruption can be a great means to gain power. Power can be defined as the ability possessed by an individual or group to influence other people. Power is found in many sectors, namely economics, politics, the environment and others. Power is the ability of a person or group to influence the behavior of other people, so that their behavior is in accordance with the wishes of the person or group who has power. Oligarchy is defined as the rule of a few people from an organizational group. Oligarchic actors have a basis of power over material wealth that is difficult to divide and equalize. The reach of the power of the oligarchic minority group is broad, systemic and difficult to break down or destroy so that it is able to survive in any form of government. Identification of problems in writing this law are (1) How does oligarchic power dominate the law enforcement of criminal acts of corruption; and (2) What is the influence of oligarchy on the judge's decision on reducing the sentence in the criminal act of corruption case number 14/PID.SUS-TPK/2021/PT DKI. This research is descriptive analytical, a normative type of research supported by empirical research, data collection was carried out using library research and field research methods, and data obtained from the research results was processed using qualitative methods. Concentration of power or ownership of authority is a factor in the formation of oligarchy. Factors that influence law enforcement include legal factors, law enforcement factors, means and facilities that support law enforcement, community factors and cultural factors. The consequences caused by corruption crimes cause slow economic growth in the country, decreased investment, increased poverty and increased income inequality. Corruption crimes committed by the influence of oligarchs' power exacerbate the impacts arising from corruption crimes themselves and make reflection on the implementation of law in Indonesia dull for the rulers. The Panel of Judges at the Appellate Level granted leniency in the form of reducing the prison sentence by 1 (one) year which had originally been determined by the Panel of Judges at the First Level.
Today’s Demand for Working with Applications of Individual and Legal Entities
Get PDFThis scientific work provides information about amendments, recommendations, electronic acceptance and related issues to the law adopted in the new version “On appeals of individuals and legal entities”
Comparative Juridical Analysis of Indonesian and Malaysian Prosecutor's Authority in Handling Cases Crime Corruption
Get PDFThere is a difference in authority between the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Indonesia and the Prosecutor's Office of Malaysia in handling criminal acts of corruption, where prosecutors in Indonesia must temporarily resign from their positions in the Prosecutor's Office while handling criminal acts of corruption, apart from that, in handling criminal acts of corruption, prosecutors work based on orders and act for and on behalf of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The formulation of the problem in this research is what is the Authority of the Prosecutors of the Republic of Indonesia and Malaysia in Handling Corruption Crime Cases? What are the similarities and differences between the authority of the Indonesian prosecutor's office and the authority of the Malaysian prosecutor's office in handling corruption cases? What are the causes and reasons for the similarities and differences between the authority of the Indonesian prosecutor's office and the authority of the Malaysian prosecutor's office in handling corruption cases? The method used is descriptive qualitative. The results of this research are that the authority of the Republic of Indonesia Prosecutor's Office and the Malaysian Prosecutor's Office in eradicating criminal acts of corruption is in accordance with Law Number 30 of 2002 concerning the Corruption Eradication Commission and the Malaysian Corruption Prevention Commission (SPRM) Act 2009. Similarities and differences between the Indonesian Prosecutor's Office and the Malaysian Prosecutor's Office in prosecuting criminal acts of corruption, refer to Article 51 Paragraph (3) of Law Number 30 of 2002 concerning the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Indonesia and Article 60 Paragraph (2) of the Malaysian Corruption Prevention Commission (SPRM) Deed in Malaysia. The authority given to the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Indonesia and the Prosecutor's Office of Malaysia differs in the role of the Prosecutor's Office in eradicating corruption. In eradicating corruption, the role of the Indonesian Prosecutor's Office is as an investigator and prosecutor, this authority is given by the conditions in Article 39 Paragraph (3), whereas in Malaysia, which is the Malaysian Corruption Prevention Commission (SPRM), it can become a public prosecutor on or with permission from the Public Prosecutor, if if permission is not given, then the prosecutor himself remains the public prosecutor as explained in Article 60 Paragraph (2) so this cannot be disputed and is absolute
Maintaining the Existence of Local Language through Technology: Developing Javanese Digital Literature
Get PDFThis study focused on developing Javanese digital literature to keep the existence of Javanese language in east Java. The researcher involved 40 (19 male and 21 female) teenagers in Gresik East Java, Indonesia, as the study subjects of product try-out. The age of them was between 14 until 19 years old. Research and development was used in this study to develop Javanese Digital literature. Five stages of developing materials were used in this study; they were analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating. The result indicated that Javanese digital literature developed participants’ enthusiasm and attractiveness to use the Javanese language in daily communication. Moreover, the involvement of textual and non-textual literature added their interest to learn Javanese language. Additionally, it was appropriate for supplemental materials to learn Javanese language, and it contributed to saving the Javanese language existence
Architecture and Aesthetics of Form in the Main Building of the Al-Mubarok Cultural Heritage Mosque in Nganjuk District
Get PDFThe Al-Mubarok Mosque, located in Nganjuk Regency, is a unique cultural heritage building, not only because of its age but also because of the presence of elements of cultural acculturation. This article formulates and answers the questions of 1) the history of the founding of the main building of the Al-Mubarok mosque, 2) the architectural style of the Al-Mubarok mosque; 3) the aesthetics of form the Al-Mubarok mosque, and 4) the embodiment of cultural acculturation that exists in the Al-Mubarok mosque. The results obtained were that the Al-Mubarok Mosque was founded by Kanjeng Jimat with the assistance of Prince Singosari as a form of spreading the Islamic religion on the basis of tolerance and acculturation, thus creating a unique form. The style used is traditional Javanese architecture in the form of a tajug lawakan lambang teplok with a three-tiered roof. The interior of the mosque is decorated with various floral and geometric motifs in shades of brownish red and gold. The main building is realized as a building that contains aesthetic forms, proven by the principles of aesthetic form according to De Witt H. Parker. The dominant aesthetic principle that emerges is the principle of theme. The overall theme of the building has traditional Javanese characteristics. As a building founded on the basis of acculturation, the Al-Mubarok mosque is equipped with unique tools in the form of yoni-bencet, bedug, and inscriptions